Lora Davis, is the owner and director of Dance Arts which opened its doors in 1992. Davis received her BFA in Dance Performance and Choreography with a Minor in Music from USM, with undergraduate credit from Duke University. She has had the opportunity to study under renowned teachers in modern, jazz, ballet, tap and conditioning. Davis has a wide range or teaching and choreography experience including dance, dance team, theatre, and show choir, both locally and nationally. Her choreography has received several awards in both the dance and show choir venues.

Davis has served as the choreographer for JCJC's Touch of Gold for over 25 years, and has teaching experience at both the college and university level. She currently serves as the instructor/choreographer for South Jones Bravettes dance team, JCJC"s Touch of Gold and Goldrush dance teams. She has had the opportunity to perform with several great artists including Hank Williams, Jr. and the Beach Boys. She continues to study at Broadway Dance Center and under other leading teachers in the industry. Davis has choreographed for several NFL special events, such as National Anthem Productions, Super Bowl pre-game shows, and events with the New Orleans Saints. In addition she has choreographed for the New Orleans HoneyBees and New Orleans Saintsations.  Davis formerly served as Game Day Coordinator, Coach and Field Team Director with the New Orleans Saintsations for over 10 years.

Lora continues to travel extensively and attend workshops in order to expand her experiences as teacher/choreographer. At Dance Arts Studio, Davis is the director of the award winning Revolution dance team, and also teaches preschool, mini's and advanced dance curriculums in ballet, tap, jazz, hiphop and contemporary.