Dana, a native of Winter Park, Florida, pursued a career in violin and viola performance. She earned her undergraduate degrees from the University of Florida and taught in public schools in Melbourne until 2002. After her daughter’s birth, she dedicated herself to private instruction.

In 2013, Dana became the violin and viola professor at Florida Technological University (Florida Tech) and earned a master’s degree in violin performance from the University of Central Florida.

She performs regularly with the Brevard Symphony Orchestra, substituting for the Orlando Philharmonic and Ocala Symphony Orchestra, and joined Disney’s Candlelight Processional in 2008. Dana’s repertoire includes collaborations with renowned artists like Johnny Mathis, Bernadette Peters, Bebe Neuwirth, Ann
Murray, ELO, Yes, Seal, David Foster, Rod Stewart, Kelly Clarkson, Dennis DeYoung, Duran Duran, Ne-Yo, Mannheim Steamroller, and Sting.