Staff
Lisa Buccino-Eferstein
Owner artistic Director/Choreographer
Lisa Buccino-Eferstein is extremely excited to be beginning a new journey here at Platinum Dance Studio. This has been a dream of hers since she was a little girl and cannot wait to pass on her love for dance to young dancers of all ages. Lisa started dance classes at the age of two and continued with her studio training all through high school. In high school she was a member of the WI Dance Company and took dance classes as an elective in lieu of gym. Her dance education continued as she majored in dance in college. She graduated in May 2014 from Long Island University, C.W. Post with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance Studies and a minor in Business. While at Post Lisa was a member of the Post Concert Dance Company, where she studied various dance styles from ballet, tap and african to forms of lyrical/contemporary and Laban Movement. She was also given the opportunity to study and train with choreographers such as Cara Gargano, Karen Arceneaux, Khaleah London, Cheryl Halliburton, Michael Leon Thomas and Desmond Richardson.
After college she continued her education and training at Broadway Dance Center in NYC. Lisa has been teaching dance for over a decade, both recreational and competition levels. Over the years her choreography has been chosen for outstanding and excellence awards from various judges. As well as her dancers placing in top 10 overalls and scoring platinum awards at competitions all across Long Island. Lisa is looking forward to this new adventure and would like to thank all the parents & students for believing in her dreams. She hopes to inspire students of all ages to believe in themselves and always follow their dreams.
Camryn Kopetic
Competition Teacher/Choreographer
Camryn Kopetic is a versatile dance artist based out of New York. Originally a competitive dancer from Long Island, Camryn began training in various styles at a young age, and as her career transitioned into the city, she studied independently under some of the industry’s best choreographers. Some of her performance highlights include appearing in a promotional visual for Eminem’s The Death of Slim Shady album, and dancing alongside the iconic Jonte’ Moaning in the Broadway Halloween Benefit, I Put a Spell on You. She is also an original member of the Ortizta Dance Company, which has been commissioned to present work throughout the New York City area. Additionally, Camryn has been working as a dance teacher and choreographer in the Long Island/NYC area for the last seven years, and a competitive dance adjudicator for three seasons.
Dana Golashesky
Assistant Director
Danielle DiGennaro
Teacher & Office Staff
Today, she has come full circle—now sharing that same passion as a teacher at a dance studio. In addition to instructing students of all ages, she plays an active role in the studio’s day-to-day operations, helping to create a supportive and inspiring environment for the next generation of dancers. Her teaching style blends technical skills with encouragement, aiming to build not only strong dancers, but confident individuals.
Natalie Copland
Competitive Ballet Teacher
Natalie, originally from Seattle, Washington, trained with Steps on Broadway Summer Study. Her performance credits include contracts with RWS Global’s Step One Dance Company, performing onboard Holland America Cruise Line while traveling throughout Europe, the Caribbean, Canada, Central America, and Alaska. Additional credits include Fosse “Gisele” (featured dancer) and Metropolitan (Justin Prescott). She has also performed in projects with Spotify, Jessica Castro, Benji Schwimmer, Sarah O'Gleby, and more. Natalie has worked with Leg Up On Life and BCEFA, organizations dedicated to raising funds for life-changing care. In addition to performing, Natalie has an extensive background in the competition and convention circuit, serving as Lead Assistant to faculty for Celebrity Dance Convention and REVEL Dance Convention. She is currently signed with CESD Talent Agency.
Juliann Ciolino
Teacher/Choreographer
Juliann has been dancing since the age of 5 and became a competitive dancer at 12. During her years of competition she earned many awards, scholarships and titles. Juliann began teaching at Platinum Dance Studio during her senior year of high school. She has been teaching at Platinum for 5 years, choreographing both recreational and competition dances for various ages. Juliann’s dancers and routines have won various judges awards and overall placements at competitions across Long Island. Juliann is currently studying nursing at St. Joseph’s University. She looks forward to another successful season at Platinum with the best students and staff!