About Us
Mrs. Data Falghou
Owner - Artistic Director -
Choreographer - Instructor
Founded in 1978 by local and nationally known Choreographer and Teacher, Data Falghou, Data's Dance Dynamics & Performing Arts Studio is a cutting edge studio specializing in all areas of dance. Mrs. Data just completed her 40th year in the dance business and started dancing and performing at a very early age. She dedicates her life to teaching and exposing her dancers to all the opportunities available in the dance field. Her creativity and unique style inspires dancers of all ages. Mrs. Data stresses that her studio is designed to develop the full potential of each student, emphasizing on individual attention. She promises to keep our high standards of excellence balancing fun, discipline, and friendship around an educational atmosphere.
Mr. Payton Rivet
Assistant Director
Mr. Payton was born and raised in Harvey, Louisiana. At age six, he began his dance training. After numerous years of teaching and competing, Payton moved to Kansas to pursue a higher education in dance. It was there he attended Wichita State University. In 2007, Payton received his Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance (BFA) from WSU.
While studying dance, he was the WSU adjunct hip-hop teacher. He was a member of the WSU Dance Team and later because the assistant coach. He was a member of the Wichita Contemporary Dance Theatre (WCDT). Through WCDT, he toured nationally and internationally. He has worked with numerous up and coming artistic directors and their companies such as: Janice Garret and Dancers as well as re.dance former by Andrew Palermo and Taye Diggs. With WCDT and re.dance, Payton was cast as the soloist in re.dance's work entitled "beyond words", a piece on the awareness of autism. In May of 2008, Payton traveled to Taiwan to showcase beyond words and other working titles.
To his credit, he toured as a Dance Caravan Kid '96 and was a featured dance in the hit movie, "Ray". Payton has judged and choreographer of the National Dance Alliance (NDA) on the high school and collegiate level. In November of 2012, in conjunction with NDA, he traveled to Tokyo, Jaoan to teach and judge for Japan Cheer Dance Association (JCDA). He has taught for several dance studios, dance teams and competition teams locally and abroad. As a choreographer, his choreography has received numerous awards. Also, he has taught for several local and national dance conventions such as VIP, NTG and Fire and Ice. Currently, Payton in the Assistant Director/Coreographer for Data's Dance Dynamics. Since his arrival back in the New Orleans area, Payton is excited to share his passion and knowledge for dance with others.
Ms. Taylor Tosclair
Principle Instructor
Ms. Taylor started her dance training at the age of 3 in New Orleans, Louisiana. Through out the years, she has trained in Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Lyrical, Contemporary, Modern, and Hip-Hop. After receiving her teaching certification from Data’s Dance Dynamics in 2012, she continued her education at Louisiana State University receiving a Bachelor’s in Business Management with a Minor in Dance. Taylor began her teaching career at the age of 17 and has had several opportunities teaching and choreographing in and out of state. She has choreographed many high scoring, award winning routines while also being recognized and awarded for her choreography. Taylor really enjoys spreading her passion for dance and loves seeing her students grow in their dance training year to year.
Felicia Di Lapi
Felicia Di Lapi
Felicia Di Lapi
Denise Oustalet
Felicia Di Lapi
Felicia Di Lapi
Ms. Denise received critical acclaim as a dancer, choreographer and master teacher. She performed as a principal dancer with Delta Ballet, Santa Fe Opera, Palm Beach Opera and Dallas Ballet. She was recognized by: the National Foundation for the Advancement for the Arts, Louisiana State Arts Council, NOCCA “Distinguished Mentor” and G
Ms. Denise received critical acclaim as a dancer, choreographer and master teacher. She performed as a principal dancer with Delta Ballet, Santa Fe Opera, Palm Beach Opera and Dallas Ballet. She was recognized by: the National Foundation for the Advancement for the Arts, Louisiana State Arts Council, NOCCA “Distinguished Mentor” and Gambit’s “Big Easy Award” – Best Choreographer. She received her BA degree in Elementary Education and was the architect and director of NOCCA’s dance department for 25 years. She has been a consultant for performing and creative arts schools in the USA and Canada. Her expertise includes: classical ballet, pointe, flamenco, modern and jazz dance. Her students dance professionally with the Atlanta Ballet, Miami City Ballet, Alvin Ailey, David Parsons as well as on Broadway and international touring companies.
Mandy Strain
Kalie Cavanagh
Kalie Cavanagh
Mrs. Mandy attended to the University of Southern Mississippi and received a Bachelors of Fine Arts in Dance: Performance and Choreography. Mandy has been on faculty with Data’s Dance Dynamics since 2009. She specializes in teaching Modern Dance, but has a background of teaching Ballet, Improvisation, Lyrical, Jazz, Tap and Dance Theatre.
Mrs. Mandy attended to the University of Southern Mississippi and received a Bachelors of Fine Arts in Dance: Performance and Choreography. Mandy has been on faculty with Data’s Dance Dynamics since 2009. She specializes in teaching Modern Dance, but has a background of teaching Ballet, Improvisation, Lyrical, Jazz, Tap and Dance Theatre. Mandy has performed with local modern dance companies around the New Orleans area. She has had award winning Choreography, including various Judge’s Choice Awards, shown across the Southern Reign. Mandy is an advocate for the Arts. She shares her artistry through choreography and guides her students to discover their artistry through performance and improvisation. Aside from dance, Mandy is passionate about fitness. She is the Lead Teacher for Pure Barre New Orleans and Metairie Road. Mandy was born and raised in Marrero, LA. She now lives with her husband, son and dog in Mandeville, LA.
Kalie Cavanagh
Kalie Cavanagh
Kalie Cavanagh
Claire Jones
Kalie Cavanagh
Claire Jones
Ms. Claire has been dancing at Data's Dance Dynamics for twenty-one years and has trained in a variety of styles such as Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Hip-Hop, Contemporary, and Modern. She has been teaching here for the past five years while attending UNO working on a bachelors degree in elementary education. Ms. Claire has previously danced with
Ms. Claire has been dancing at Data's Dance Dynamics for twenty-one years and has trained in a variety of styles such as Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Hip-Hop, Contemporary, and Modern. She has been teaching here for the past five years while attending UNO working on a bachelors degree in elementary education. Ms. Claire has previously danced with the Walt Disney Company in Orlando, Florida as a parade performer in 2017. More recently, she was a finalist for the 2019-2020 Pelicans dance team.
Lauren Lowe
Ashley Guidry
Maycee Bourg
Maycee Bourg
Ashley Guidry
Maycee Bourg
Ms. Maycee began her dance training at the age of two at Data's Dance Dynamics and continued for the last eighteen years. She is trained in Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Lyrical, Modern, Hip-Hop, Pointe, Pom, Kick, and Theatre. She was a competitive dancer from the age of eight to nineteen winning many regional and national awards including several
Ms. Maycee began her dance training at the age of two at Data's Dance Dynamics and continued for the last eighteen years. She is trained in Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Lyrical, Modern, Hip-Hop, Pointe, Pom, Kick, and Theatre. She was a competitive dancer from the age of eight to nineteen winning many regional and national awards including several scholarships from regional conventions. She has choreographed countless award winning dances for her high school dance team and studio in various styles ranging from Jazz, Hip-Hop, Pom, etc. She was also recently a finalist for the New Orleans Saintsations and the New Orleans Pelicans dance teams.
Ashley Guidry
Ashley Guidry
Ashley Guidry
Ms. Ashley graduated from Gail Gauthreaux and continued her dance studies in college. She has been teaching at Data's Dance Dynamics for four years. Ms. Ashley specializes in our first and second year baby classes, she thoroughly enjoys connecting with students as they begin their dance journey.
Alyssa Guillot
Chelsea Lecompte
Chelsea Lecompte
Ms. Alyssa is from New Orleans Louisiana and is a 2017 Teacher Graduate from Data’s Dance Dynamics and danced for 18 years. As a member of the award winning DDD Elite Competition Team, she has participated and won many local and national awards. She was also a member of the NBA Hornets Junior Hip Hop Dance Team: The Stingers for four year
Ms. Alyssa is from New Orleans Louisiana and is a 2017 Teacher Graduate from Data’s Dance Dynamics and danced for 18 years. As a member of the award winning DDD Elite Competition Team, she has participated and won many local and national awards. She was also a member of the NBA Hornets Junior Hip Hop Dance Team: The Stingers for four years.
While at LSU Baton Rouge she studied the art and history of dance while taking ballet and jazz courses. She will continue her dance studies at local dance conventions and master classes.
She was involved in talented art, music, and theater in High School. Alyssa was also an All-American Varsity Cheerleader and the Cheer Captain for two years. She has choreographed numerous cheer and dance routines and performed lead roles in many local JPAS and JPPSS musical theatre productions, parades, and talent shows.
