Teaching Faculty

Layla Delong

Layla developed a passion for ballet at a young age. Over the years, Layla expanded her repertoire to include lyrical, contemporary, pointe, jazz, and technique, with a foundation in Cecchetti, Classical, Contemporary, and Vaganova ballet. Currently training in the Cleveland Ballet’s pre-professional program, Layla has also had the opportunity to perform in Cleveland Ballet productions of The Nutcracker and Sleeping Beauty at Playhouse Square. In addition to her own training and performances, Layla has a love for sharing the joy of dance and inspiring the next generation of dancers. She brings several years of teaching and choreographing experience in the styles of ballet, jazz, and contemporary.