Meet the Directors…

Together, sisters Lisa Bires and Tricia Bires hope to energize and inspire their students, not just by themselves, but with their amazing staff. The directors selected each teacher for the unique style and presence they bring to the classroom ensuring students are receiving well-rounded training at all levels.

Dancing since they could almost put on shoes, each director has developed a style of her own. When combined, their styles have resulted in numerous awards throughout the studio’s history.

Through the work of both directors, RDA's competition team has won many accolades and prestigious awards over the past 23 years.

Tricia Bires - Director

Tricia originates from Linda Diamond's Academy of Dance in Ohio where she was a faculty member and assistant to the director. Tricia continues her training as a teacher and choreographer and recently attended the Dance Teacher's Summit in New York. She gets her inspiration from studying with professionals such as Anthony Morigerato, Nick Bowman, Mike Minery, and Laurie Johnson.

Off the dance floor, Tricia serves as a finance director for a large health care system in Cleveland. Tricia received her undergraduate degree from Youngstown State University where she graduated magna cum laude earning a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration with a major in accounting and a double minor in management and communications.

Revolutions Dance Academy

A Unique Teaching Style

Students become an active part of the teaching process through participation in learning games, question and answer, demonstrating steps, displaying their own choreography, and assisting other classes. Students are also rewarded in various ways for learning, practicing, and participating in the classroom. This teaching style allows students to be themselves, build self-confidence and become creative.

Our Mission

The focus of Revolutions Dance Academy is to provide professional dance training while creating a positive and nurturing atmosphere. Students will be inspired to perform as they develop skills, build self-confidence, and meet new friends.

A Family Atmosphere

RDA is a family owned business with over 40 years experience in the dance industry. Siblings Lisa, Tricia and Laura all work closely together with their mother Patty to create a studio that has a welcoming and supportive environment, allowing students to reach their full potential.

Lisa Bires - Director

Lisa originates from Linda Diamond's Academy of Dance in Youngstown. She began her professional training in Los Angeles at the age of 19. Lisa was a scholarship student at the Joe Tremaine Dance Center and also trained at the Professional School for the Arts and the Edge Performing Arts Center.

Professional credits for Lisa include: "New Pollution" Beck, "Conspiracy Theory" feature film, Holland America cast member, Sea Gaia Ocean Dome cast member Miyazaki, Japan, "Anything Goes" South Bay Civic Light Opera, "Michael Jackson" Review Tai Pei, Taiwan, and instructional break down videos. Lisa also has appeared in several print campaigns and commercials for Fisher Price, American Greetings, Best Buy, Rite-Aid, Proctor & Gamble, Evenflo and Jo Ann Fabrics.