Lara graduated from Adelphi University with a BFA in Dance. She began her teaching career by age 15 in Tap, Jazz, break dancing and Ballet. At age 16 she performed with an adult dance troupe at clubs, parties and charity events and traveled the US and Canada to judge youth dance competitions. Lara has also taught Modern and Ballet for many years before stumbling upon Ballroom Dancing.  She went through extensive studying in Ballroom and Latin styles, and in 1996 she began teaching and professionally competing in both American and International Ballroom and Latin Styles placing in the top five nationally with her partner. In 2002, Lara began competing in both Swing and Salsa and placed in the top three in nationally and opened her own dance studio a year later.

From January 2008 to July 2009 Lara and her partner Keith Stremmel traveling across the US competing in West Coast Swing.  They won a numerous National Titles in the Classic Rising Star division and came in the top 15 in the US Open Swing Dance Championships.  January of 2009, Lara and Keith moved up to the Open Classic division. Lara is currently continuing her journey of competing all over the United States and making a name for herself while winning numerous titles in both the Jack & Jill and Strictly divisions.

Lara teaches Salsa, Swing, Ballroom, Latin and Country.   She works with many couples not only learning for fun but also those getting ready for their Wedding, Special Event, Ball, or Company Party.  Lara also performs demos and gives lessons at special events, clubs and parties.

Lara is continuing to expand her business and horizons in both dance and all walks of life.

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