About Us | Wolf's Performing Arts

A studio built on focus, not just fun.

Every class runs in professional studio space with a knowledgeable office assistant on hand — never just an instructor and an empty front desk. Weekly newsletters and emails keep parents in the loop on schedules, showcases, and everything in between.

Decisions here start and end with one question: what's best for the student? Alongside technique, we build self-confidence, teamwork, and responsibility — in a room that stays fun without losing its focus.

Studio

Professional Space

Purpose-built studios with staff present at every single class.

Family

Constant Communication

Weekly newsletters keep every family informed, step by step.

Growth

Student-First Decisions

Confidence, teamwork, and responsibility taught alongside technique.

Meet the Studio

Instructors who've lived this stage.

From Broadway-adjacent credits to two decades of twirling with Wolf's, the team teaches from real performing experience.

Directors

Laura Wolf

Director

Founder of Wolf's Performing Arts and Wolf's Twirlers (2000). Penn State grad; 38+ years instructing award-winning dance, guard, and majorette groups.

Amanda Ferguson

Admin DirectorBaton Instructor

20+ years twirling with Wolf's; teaches competitive and recreational baton.

Sierra Gdula

Artistic DirectorBallet · Pointe · Contemporary · Tap · Jazz

Trained at Marymount Manhattan College; performed with Pittsburgh Musical Theater. Founder of Johnstown's Apex Dance Company.

Instructors

Michaela Hanlon

Baton & Dance

20+ years twirling with Wolf's. Coaches every competitive level, cadet through world, and teaches tap, ballet, pointe, and jazz.

Student Instructors

Coming soonStudent instructor bios will be added here.

Office Administration

Brandy Franke

Fundraising Coordinator

Runs the studio's monthly fundraising program that helps families offset tuition, costumes, and travel.

A studio built on focus, not just fun.