Miss Lia Khan is a proud Dance Gallery Alum! She is well versed in Ballet, Jazz, Modern, and Acro. During her time at Dance Gallery, Lia simultaneously trained with Joffrey Ballet Chicago, Lindblom Dance Ensemble, and student taught honors dance at her high school.
Lia attended Southern Illinois University in Carbondale where she earned her Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science with a minor in coaching. While at SIU, she danced on the Saluki Shakers Dance Team for 2.5 years before joining the coaching staff due to an injury. Lia is a current graduate student at DePaul University obtaining her Masters of Education in Physical Education set to graduate Spring 2025.
During undergraduate Lia had the opportunity to be an instructor at Studio 84 in Murphysboro, IL, specializing in the choreography of solos, duets, groups and production numbers. She also teaches ballet, jazz, tap, and pointe. Lia has many dance pieces that are recognized at the national and regional levels.
Lia is very excited to return back to her roots and continue to foster her love for dance education in the same place her very own career started!