Laura began twirling at age 10 and never stopped.

She twirled for:
Porterville Spinnerettes
Central Valley Diamond Star Twirlers
Burton Middle School
Monache High School
University of Arizona
Laura is proudly coaching the auxiliary team at Burton Middle School, Monache Majorettes, and contributes choreography for GHHS twirlers, and SCHS parade color guard.

Recent Awards

2024 SVWAA Independent Regional A Winter Guard Champions

2023 SVWAA Independent Regional A Winter Guard Champions

2023 SVWAA Show # 1 Independent Regional A Winter Guard 1st Place

2020 SVWAA Show #1 Independent-A Winter Guard 1st Place

2018 SVWAA Scholastic Regional A Silver Winter Guard Champions

2018 SVWAA Scholastic Regional A Silver Winter Line Champions

2018 & 2019 Orange Cover Band Review 1st Place Parade Auxiliary

2017 Visalia Band Review 1st Place Majorette Team

2017 USTA Western Region 1st Place Advanced Presentation Age 8-12

2016 NBTA State & West Region Senior Pom Team Champions

2016 NBTA State Senior Dance Twirl Champions

Our Mission

Spin Academy aims to provide a fun and safe space to develop superior talent in marching arts. We believe in the power of performance and the art of musical expression.

S T A F F

Laura Velarde, Owner / Director

Samantha Ramirez, Instructor / Choreographer

Elyssa Ozuna, Assistant Director

Vincent Aceves, Winter Guard Staff

Spinning proudly since 1997

University of Arizona - Monache High School - Burton Middle School - Central Valley Diamond Star Twirlers - Porterville Spinnerettes