Lori began her professional dance career in New York City performing in several ballet companies including Garden State Ballet, Eglevsky Ballet and The Metropolitan Opera Ballet. She also enjoyed performing in television commercials, shows and films. Lori expanded her interests to include theatrical dance and landed roles in the national tour of On Your Toes and the Kennedy Center production of Carousel before becoming an original cast member of The Phantom Of The Opera where she remained for 15 ½ years.  In addition to  her role in the Ballet Chorus of Phantom, Lori understudied the role of Meg Giry as well as all female ensemble roles. Additionally, Lori was made Assistant Dance Captain for the production.