Hi there -

I'm Keli Lesker, Owner & Artistic Director of Studio L Dance Center. My sisters and I grew up in our parent's dance studio in California. The three of us trained vigorously and competed throughout the competitive dance circuit around the Los Angeles area.

In high school, I began choreographing with my sisters within our studio - and I started winning choreography awards. I knew I had found my niche. Our grandfather was always supportive of my love of dance and helped convince me that one day, I'd be able to open a studio of my own.  In 1996, after graduating high school and with the support of my family, I took a leap of faith and spent the summer opening "Dance House" in LA County, CA. We flourished and were blessed to train so many talented dancers, many of which went on to have professional careers within the industry. Dance House remained opened until I married in 2006.

After I moved to Illinois in 2009, I happily embraced my new chapter of life as a wife and mother. However, I knew something was missing. My passion for dance had not faded; I missed the creative outlet that choreographing provided and my passion for making a positive impact on children's lives would forever be who I am. So in 2012, with the support of my husband, I launched Studio L Dance Center. 

I'm honored to carry on my family's tradition with my sisters by my side, as they both, along with my mom, moved to Illinois. In memory of my father, I incorporated one of his favorite sayings into the culture of Studio L Dance and it encompasses who we are at the core: "Dance Because You Love it!"