Miss Patty is the town dance teacher and gossip played by Liz Torres on Gilmore Girls. Her full name is Patricia “Miss Patty” LaCosta, and she runs Miss Patty's Dance School in Stars Hollow.
Miss Patty is a recurring figure throughout the original series, appearing as one of the town's most colorful and socially connected residents. She teaches dance to local children and is frequently involved in Stars Hollow's festivals, performances, weddings, and other community events. Her dance studio also serves as a gathering place for town meetings.
The character's gossiping reputation comes from her close knowledge of nearly everyone in Stars Hollow, often shared through lively stories about local relationships and scandals. She is also portrayed as a former dancer and singer, with many dramatic tales about her past career; the show deliberately leaves some of those stories open to doubt. Liz Torres played Miss Patty from 2000 through 2007 and later reprised the role in the revival Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life.