Dayna learned to love and appreciate dance through the Ludovici Dance Academy.  Under the direction of Kelli Ludovici-Grady and Tracy Syphard-Shaner, Dayna studied all forms of dance and received many awards from dance conventions such as the New York City Dance Alliance.  She has also had much experience performing in many musicals such as Sweet Charity and 42nd Street.

Dayna is now involved in Whiplash, Penn State University's hip-hop/modern dance company, for whom she has performed and choreographed.  She is also an active dancer and Audition Chair for Tapestry, Penn State University's tap company.