Collette Fratangelo
Owner and Artistic Director
​Collette is a dedicated dance educator with a strong foundation in both movement science and the performing arts. She graduated from West Chester University with a degree in Exercise Science, a focus in Pre-Physical Therapy, and a minor in Dance. While at West Chester, she was a valued member of the University Dance Company, serving as both a performer and choreographer. Collette has continued her professional journey as a member of Balance Dance Company, Catalyst Dance Company, the Lady Hoofers Tap Ensemble, Prov Dance Ministry, and Convergence Dance Project (company member and choreographer). She is also the founder of Collaborative Motion, an adult dance collective rooted in creativity and community. Collette is deeply passionate about teaching confidence and self-love through dance and is committed to equipping her students with a strong technical foundation, artistic expression, and professionalism, empowering them to continue evolving as both dancers and individuals.
Jorja Quirk
Instructor
Jorja began her dance training at the Kelly Richards School of Dance in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, where she danced competitively from a young age. She currently attends West Chester University where she is pursuing a degree in Sports Medicine and a minor in Dance. She is a member of the University Dance Company and West Chester University Dance Team and has represented the university at national competitions in jazz, hip-hop, and game day. Jorja is an experienced teacher in Hip Hop, Contemporary, Jazz, Ballet, and Pom. She is excited to bring her expertise and passion to the students at The Dance Pursuit.
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Latosha Mitchell
Instructor
Latosha earned a B.S. degree in Legal Studies from John Jay College of Criminal Justice in NYC in 2004, but realized her passion for dance after taking a dance class at Broadway Dance Center. What started as a class for fun, turned into years of training in various genres, including jazz, modern, African, hip hop and street stilettos. She has had the opportunity to teach and perform for different events, including SpringUp Festival at Cedar Crest College. She is the creator of Femmeography in Heels LLC, a company that provides heels class instruction and performance opportunities. She is a member of GPC Entertainment, an NYC-based cabaret company that performs nationally and internationally, and Mika Romantic & Company, a PA-based burlesque company. Her goal is to bring forth positivity and inspiration to others through dance.