"Totally Captivating!" *
"We didn't want to miss a move!" *
"Dana's got what it takes!" -John Mineo; Renowned Fosse Dancer
Internationally respected & sought after, New-York-based Actor, Singer & Dancer, Dana is an up & coming talent destined for greatness!
It all began for Dana with Ballet lessons as a sprightly 3 year old (her Mom's strategy to burn up some of her bountiful energy) She never imagined what it would lead to...
Now, with a professional career that has already taken this Triple Threat Actor/Singer/Dancer & graduate of Neighborhood Playhouse School of the Theatre (NYC) from her hometown in Saskatchewan, Canada, across 2 continents, 3 countries and countless cities including Chicago, Pittsburgh, Milwaukee, Detroit, Vancouver Canada, Osaka, Tokyo and New York City; Dana is sure to continue to have a remarkable career!
As an actor, Dana is a uniquely & deeply creative, courageous, committed & passionate force. Her remarkable talent & versatility combine with the contrasting vulnerability & strength she possesses, complete with immaculate comic timing & dramatic instinct make her the distinct and desirable actor she is. Not to mention, she can sing and dance up a storm!
Notable Roles Include: 'Charity Hope Valentine' in the musical 'Sweet Charity', Tom Jones' Back-Up Dancer in a US National T-Mobile Commercial, the lead in a music video 'Hello, Goodbye' for J-POP star Yuki, lead roles in short plays; 'His Dish' & 'Lightning' part of the 'Metropolitan Operas' by Joe Pintauro & performing 'Heinz 57' a solo, multidisciplinary play she wrote. Dana also sang with 2 bands in Tokyo and attended the Canadian College of Performing Arts in Victoria, Canada. Dana is a proud member of Actors Equity Association.
When not on stage or on camera, Dana spends her days exercising her green thumb nurturing her "Garden Oasis" amongst industrial air conditioners on an NYC roof-top(you work with what you got), at the beach (whenever possible), eating cupcakes and people watching in the most un-creepy of ways.
*Top of Page Quotes about Dana's Solo Play Heinz 57
