Elana Leonis has been dancing for 19 years, beginning her training in classical ballet. She trained under Mario De La Nuez and Meredith Benson at De La Dance Center, performing in 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 small group that focused on contemporary, jazz, and commercial styles. Throughout her time in the group, she gained experience with choreography, show production, and publicity management. Elana has been with CDP since 2022, and performed with CDP Company for 7 seasons. Through CDP, Elana has expanded her skill set and has had the opportunity to try new styles of dance. Outside of dance, Elana is a corporate meeting planner and travel coordinator.