Laurel Zaleski Mangini is a New Jersey-based freelance contemporary and ballet dancer.

She has had the opportunity to dance across the globe, studying and performing with the Royal Danish Ballet, Jacob’s Pillow, Joffrey Ballet, Ballet Adriatico, and in Finland at the Skiing on Skin Festival.

In 2010, she graduated with Honors for Excellence in dance from Tulane University. She is formerly a full-time faculty member with Jersey City Ballet School, and is presently a Guest Instructor and Ballet Mistress.

As of 2024, Laurel was appointed President of Jersey Ballet Theater’s Board of Trustees.