Elana has been dancing for 20 years, beginning her training in classical ballet and modern. She trained under Mario De La Nuez and Meredith Benson at De La Dance Center, performing in full length ballets such as The Nutcracker, Giselle, Coppelia, and Cinderella. While completing her undergraduate degree at the University of Rochester, Elana was a part of Louvre Performance Ensemble, a student-run group that focused on contemporary, jazz, and commercial styles. Throughout her time with the group, she gained experience with choreography and show production. 

Elana has been a part of CDP since 2022, and performed with CDP Company from 2022-2025. She is excited to be back with CDP Company and to continue to expand upon her technique and artistry. Outside of dance, Elana is a meeting planner and travel coordinator for a mortgage company.