Lucia, the daughter of a jazz musician-father and painter-mother, began dance and vocal training at an early age in Madrid, Spain, studying dance at the Professional Dance Conservatory of Madrid while also studying music at the school of Musica Creativa. At the age of 18, Lucia returned to her birthplace, New York, after being accepted into The Alvin Ailey School. Lucia has been a member of several professional dance companies, including FJK Dance, Dardo Galletto, and Tango for All, and has performed at Lincoln Center, City Center, BAM and Jacob’s Pillow, as well as toured throughout China.

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As a jazz singer, Lucia has performed with various jazz bands in New York City, playing at well-known venues such as Iridium, Zinc Bar, and Shapeshifter Lab as well as touring with her debut album in Russia and Israel. As an experienced teaching artist, Lucia shares her wide- ranging musical, theatrical, and dance talents with her students, teaching and choreographing works that incorporate elements of ballet, modern, tango, flamenco, jazz, and contemporary movement.

Dannys Gonzalez
(Director/Instructor)
Ballet/Partnering/Boys Technique

Dannys, a native of Cuba, trained and graduated from the Cuban National Ballet School in Havana, and began his professional career in the Cuban National Ballet directed by the famed ballerina, Alicia Alonso. In 2009, Dannys became a soloist in the Ballet de Cuba Company. His classical repertoire includes major roles in Swan Lake, Coppelia, Don Quixote, La Bayadére, La Sylphide, La Fille Mal Gardée, Paquita and The Nutcracker. Dannys has toured internationally with “Ballet Revolucion” as well as with other dance companies.

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After moving to New York City, Dannys joined the Alvin Ailey School and thereafter performed with various ballet and contemporary companies. Dannys is an exuberant, passionate, and committed teaching artist and choreographer who celebrates each student’s individuality, artistry, and creativity.

Brianna Gill
(Instructor)
Hip/Hop

Brianna Gill was born and raised in Stamford, CT where she would feel the beat and move naturally whenever she heard music. Brianna and her mom soon realized that dancing was Brianna's calling, and she started training intensely. At 10 years old, she began working and performing with choreographer Alexander Cobb, and performed around the tri-state area.  Brianna also became a choreographer and by 2017, she put together her own dance company. Under Brianna's direction, the company danced in shows around Connecticut and New York with great success. The group allowed Brianna to connect with other young dancers to inspire, motivate, and encourage them to pursue their dreams. 

In May 2019, Brianna decided to take the leap and auditioned for Generation 8 of Team Leggoo, a professional dance company in Connecticut directed by Paul Herman. She loves the energy behind training and performing with the company and being a part of music and concept videos with up and coming artists. Her ultimate goal is to work towards owning her own studio and company one day.