Yulia Lukyanova Moriarty - Ballet, Pointe, Contemporary, Lyrical, Jazz, Acro, Character Dance
Yulia Lukyanova Moriarty was born and raised in Kaluga, Russia. She started her dance training at the age of six. She began her professional career at the age of 18 in the State Company, Cossacks of Russia were she toured extensively throughout Europe and the U.K. Her next professional show was Sultans of the Dance.
Yulia's next endeavor took her to Portugal where she performed with the Ondacruz Show Ballet Company from 2005-2007.
In 2007, she joined Riverdance the Show as cast member of The Moscow Folk Ballet Company. Mrs. Lukyanova Moriarty toured with Riverdance until the summer of 2011. Yulia started her teaching career in 2011 in the states and is Co-Director and Co-Owner of The ML Dance Academy with her husband Joseph. They operate a competitive amd recreational dance academy located in Reynoldsburg, Ohio, U.S.A. They have won numerous regional and national awards including overall winners, choreography and technique accolades. Their academy has competed in the Youth American Grand Prix Finals at the Lincoln Center in New York City and also the World Ballet Art Competition Finals in Niagara Falls, Canada. Their Academy is operating in it's 14th season of dance.
Yulia's next endeavor took her to Portugal where she performed with the Ondacruz Show Ballet Company from 2005-2007.
In 2007, she joined Riverdance the Show as cast member of The Moscow Folk Ballet Company. Mrs. Lukyanova Moriarty toured with Riverdance until the summer of 2011. Yulia started her teaching career in 2011 in the states and is Co-Director and Co-Owner of The ML Dance Academy with her husband Joseph. They operate a competitive amd recreational dance academy located in Reynoldsburg, Ohio, U.S.A. They have won numerous regional and national awards including overall winners, choreography and technique accolades. Their academy has competed in the Youth American Grand Prix Finals at the Lincoln Center in New York City and also the World Ballet Art Competition Finals in Niagara Falls, Canada. Their Academy is operating in it's 14th season of dance.
Joseph Moriarty - Irish Step Dance, Acro, Jazz, Lyrical, Tap
Born and raised in Columbus, Ohio, Joseph started traditional Irish dancing at the age of seven. It was soon obvious he had a natural flair for dancing. Joseph was a Mid-America Regional champion in 1996 and placed in the top 3 at the North American Irish Dance Championships on multiple occasions. Joseph progressed to competing at the World Championships and placed 5th in the 1997 World Championships.
Joseph then joined Riverdance-The Show in the summer of 1997 at the age of sixteen, and was asked to train for a lead position shortly after. Joseph is to date, the youngest male ever to be given the principal role. He was the second North American male to be given the lead role in the history of the show. Joseph was the longest tenured male lead in Riverdance history. Joseph toured with Riverdance for over thirteen years spanning the globe. His career highlights include starring on Broadway, performing in the People’s Hall of China and the Moscow Kremlin State Palace, as well as performances for the Empress of Japan, the President of Ireland and many others.
Joseph is recognized by An Coimisiun Le Rinci Gaelacha as a T.C.R.G. certified Irish Dance
instructor. Joseph has taught extensively throughout his touring career. He has instructed
dance camps in New York and Los Angeles as well as masterclasses in Japan and Colorado.
Mr. Moriarty also performs regionally with the top Irish bands.
Joseph is Co-Director and Co-Owner of The ML Dance Academy with his wife Yulia. They
operate an extremely successful and competitive dance academy located in Reynoldsburg, Ohio,
U.S.A. They have won numerous regional and national awards including overall winners,
choreography and technique accolades. Their academy has competed in the Youth American
Grand Prix Finals at the Lincoln Center in New York City and also the World Ballet Art
Competition Finals in Niagara Falls, Canada. Their Academy is operating in it's 14th season of
dance.
Joseph then joined Riverdance-The Show in the summer of 1997 at the age of sixteen, and was asked to train for a lead position shortly after. Joseph is to date, the youngest male ever to be given the principal role. He was the second North American male to be given the lead role in the history of the show. Joseph was the longest tenured male lead in Riverdance history. Joseph toured with Riverdance for over thirteen years spanning the globe. His career highlights include starring on Broadway, performing in the People’s Hall of China and the Moscow Kremlin State Palace, as well as performances for the Empress of Japan, the President of Ireland and many others.
Joseph is recognized by An Coimisiun Le Rinci Gaelacha as a T.C.R.G. certified Irish Dance
instructor. Joseph has taught extensively throughout his touring career. He has instructed
dance camps in New York and Los Angeles as well as masterclasses in Japan and Colorado.
Mr. Moriarty also performs regionally with the top Irish bands.
Joseph is Co-Director and Co-Owner of The ML Dance Academy with his wife Yulia. They
operate an extremely successful and competitive dance academy located in Reynoldsburg, Ohio,
U.S.A. They have won numerous regional and national awards including overall winners,
choreography and technique accolades. Their academy has competed in the Youth American
Grand Prix Finals at the Lincoln Center in New York City and also the World Ballet Art
Competition Finals in Niagara Falls, Canada. Their Academy is operating in it's 14th season of
dance.
Marilyn Brust - Tap
Miss Marilyn is excited to be returning to The ML Dance Academy for another season! With over 20 years of teaching experience in Central Ohio, she has inspired dancers of all ages through her passion for dance and dedication to quality instruction.
Specializing in Tap, Jazz, and Combo classes, Miss Marilyn is known for creating a fun, encouraging classroom environment while helping dancers build strong technique, confidence, and a love of dance. Throughout her career, she has choreographed numerous award-winning competition routines and has also served as choreographer for a variety of local school musical productions.
When she's not in the studio, Marilyn enjoys spending time with her family, especially her grandson and her two Goldendoodles.
Miss Marilyn is a valued member of our teaching staff, and we are thrilled to have her sharing her experience, creativity, and enthusiasm with our dancers this season.
Specializing in Tap, Jazz, and Combo classes, Miss Marilyn is known for creating a fun, encouraging classroom environment while helping dancers build strong technique, confidence, and a love of dance. Throughout her career, she has choreographed numerous award-winning competition routines and has also served as choreographer for a variety of local school musical productions.
When she's not in the studio, Marilyn enjoys spending time with her family, especially her grandson and her two Goldendoodles.
Miss Marilyn is a valued member of our teaching staff, and we are thrilled to have her sharing her experience, creativity, and enthusiasm with our dancers this season.
Angela Harris - Tap, Tumbling and Musical Theater
Miss Angela is originally from Rayland, Ohio. She relocated with her family 8 years ago to Columbus.
She is currently Co-Owner/Director of The Energy Source Dance Experience. An in-house workshop/intensive with guest artists from all over the US by working with studio owners and teaching at studios in: MI, OH, MO, IL, TX, LA, and MS.
A former adjudicator for a regional dance competition in the midwest and southern regions. The former Owner/Director of The Dance Difference in St. Clairsville, Ohio for 8 years.
Angela has been dancing for 40+ years and teaching for over 30 years. She is trained in most forms of dance.
Miss Angela’s strong belief in age appropriateness, proper technique, positive energy and upbeat personality pulls a quality of movement out of her students that is indescribable and makes her classes a joy to experience.
She is currently Co-Owner/Director of The Energy Source Dance Experience. An in-house workshop/intensive with guest artists from all over the US by working with studio owners and teaching at studios in: MI, OH, MO, IL, TX, LA, and MS.
A former adjudicator for a regional dance competition in the midwest and southern regions. The former Owner/Director of The Dance Difference in St. Clairsville, Ohio for 8 years.
Angela has been dancing for 40+ years and teaching for over 30 years. She is trained in most forms of dance.
Miss Angela’s strong belief in age appropriateness, proper technique, positive energy and upbeat personality pulls a quality of movement out of her students that is indescribable and makes her classes a joy to experience.
