FERNANDO - OWNER / Instructor Fernando has performed and toured Nationally & Internationally. Some of his performance credits include and not limited to Michael Jacksons Neverland Ranch, MTV, The Arsenio Hall Show, Radio City Music Hall, ShowTime At The Apollo, Mohegan Sun Arena, Foxwoods BB King Lounge, Entertainment Tonight, Inside Edition, Tokyo Japan’s “NTV” & other live television performances and music videos. Other credits include choreographer for the NY Knicks Dance Team, Smilow “Closer To Free” and Keno lottery commercial. Along with being a choreographer for movies and working with artists such as Ed Asner & Donald Faizon, he has performed and worked for artists from MCA, Warner Brothers, Capital & Impact Records. Voice-over credits include MTV, Mohegan Sun and various Radio Stations. Fernando is choreographer for Miss Betty Dee of Freestyle Group “Sweet Sensation”. He is also a dance teacher at UHartt along with being a guest teacher for other dance studios. He also continues to do Motivational Team Building for corporate events
Moskow - Owner/ Instructor
Moskow started her training at a young age in local studios. She then furthered her dance education at Broadway Dance Center, Steps, & Peridance, NY. Dance credits include and not limited to performing at Michael Jackson Neverland Ranch, Foxwoods Resort and Casino “BB King Lounge”, Mohegan Sun Arena “Ultimate Michael Jackson Tribute Tour” , “Gilberto Santa Rosa” and “Leila”, MTV Dancer, Las Vegas “Floyd Mayweather”, Jellybean Productions “Hip Hop Shop” Instructional Dance Video. She is also a backup dancer for Miss Betty Dee of Freestyle performing group “Sweet Sensation” and has recently performed in CA, NY, NJ, FL, Arizona and Mexico. Moskow’s dance teaching include an instructor for Miss Porters, CCSU Dance Department & many local dance studios. Moskow is also certified in Barre Fitness. Commercial/ TV Credits include Smilow “Closer to Free”, Keno Lottery, Bud Light, Five Senses of Fear. Movie work includes choreography for the crime thriller movie “Hustle” .
Modeling work includes Coach Handbags and Clothing, Frye Clothing
and Footwear & Mattel.
Devon - Hip Hop
Jenn -Children's Program and Tap
Lyzbeth - Latin
Devon has been dancing since she was 3. Besides having a gymnast background she studies Hip Hop, Ballet, Contemporary and Latin Dance. She attended Joffrey Summer of Hip Hop NYC and then received a full scholarship to return the following year. Devon is a backup dancer for Miss Betty Dee of "Sweet Sensation" and has performed with Betty Dee in CA, NY and NJ, FL and Arizona. She was a backup dancer or Daytona Rose "Joyride" and appeared as a dancer for Smilow "Closer to Free" commercial and Roger Waters "Pink Floyd" concert and is an also a backup dancer for "La Nena de la Bachata" She continues to study dance at UR and take many master classes from various instructors to further her education in dance. Devon is an also a choreographer for her high school dance team.
Jenn has been with UR for over 25 years dancing and teaching our young ones! She has travelled with UR teachers to further train and take accredited dance courses for children. Dance credits include and not limited to performing at Michael Jackson's Neverland Ranch, Foxwoods "BB King Lounge", Mohegan Sun Area for "Ultimate Michael Jackson Experience" & Vocal Artist "Leila",& "Giberto Santa Rosa" . Backup dancer for Artist Miss Betty Dee of "Sweet Sensation" , "Lamone", and Rhythm Ballroom Troupe. Commercial credits include dancer for Smilow's "Closer to Free" Commercial. Theatre Choreography Credits include and not limited to The Lion King Jr., The Wiz ,White Christmas, Annie , All Shook Up, 42nd Street, Matilda the Musical (Asst. Choreographer)
Lyzbeth, a Latin performer at age of 13 was part of a merengue group in PR called Las Bombones, and with them she traveled the island performing at festivals and TV Shows for years. She performed on well-known TV Shows in Puerto Rico like Vale Mas and El Show de Lubriel, as well as in many festivals thru-out the island and went on to win Best Song at the Festival Iberamericano de La Voz y la Cancion of Puerto Rico. Lyzbeth appeared on a segment on Don Francisco's Sabado Gigante (show on Univision). Lyzbeth is also a backup dancer for Miss Betty Dee of "Sweet Sensation." She shares her love of Latin dance with UR in her fun an upbeat classes!
Marsha - Afro Caribbean
Avery - Hip Hop
Nate - Hip Hop
Marsha has been dancing with UR for over 15 years. Besides dancing in UR, she has trained in New Orleans and Orlando with various instructors in dance and specializing in childhood dance education. Marsha is also a backup dancer for Miss Betty Dee of "Sweet Sensation". Marsha is a school teacher in Meriden where she lives with her husband and two kids.
Avery has been dancing since she was 3 studying various styles of dance. She has appeared as a dancer in the Smilow "Closer to Free" commercial and Roger Waters "Pink Floyd" Concert. She is a backup dancer for Miss Betty Dee of Sweet Sensation and has performed in LA, NY and NJ. Avery is currently a student at Sacred Heart University where she teaches hip hop.
Nate has been part of the UR family for 10 years. He is a backup dancer for both Miss Betty Dee and Lyzbeth “La Nena de la Bachata.” He has performed onstage with Roger Waters of Pink Floyd and in Daytona Rose’s “Joyride” video. For the last five summers, he studied at Joffrey NYC where he was a scholarship recipient and trained in various styles with top choreographers. Nate served as Dance Captain for Cheshire High School’s theater productions, which received a “Best Choreography” nomination at the Stephen Sondheim Awards. Nate has also worked as an actor and model for Hasbro, Hulu, Netflix, Amazon and more. When he’s not in the studio, you can find him behind a drumset.
Tracy - Tap
Emma - Contemporary
Priscilla - Hip Hop
Tracy comes from New Hampshire where she had owned her own dance studio. She taught for many advanced competitive teams and has a vast background in various styles of dance as well as being a gymnastic coach. Tracy later moved to CT where she taught for many local dance studios. She has a dance degree from Dean College and teaches classic and rhythmic tap.
Emma has been dancing for over 12 years and has a background in ballet, contemporary, hip hop and latin. She is a backup dancers for Lyzbeth "La Nena de la Bachata". Emma started off as an assistant teacher and is now sharing her love of contemporary with us. She currently is a student at SCSU where she is studying nursing and working at Yale hospital.
Priscilla has been part of UR for over 10 years and has a background in Ballet, Hip Hop, Contemporary, Musical Theater, Latin and Tap and Jazz! Priscilla is a backup dancer for Miss Betty Dee and has performed in NY, NJ, Arizona to name a few. She also acts and works with children in Musical Theatre groups in Meriden.
Nyara - Children 's Program
Nyssa - Hip Hop
Emma - Hip Hop
Nyara has been involved with theatre and dance at a young age. She has been an assistant teacher and is very active in our UR children's program. She is co-choreographer for Lincoln Middle School's Theatre program. Nyara has even cast ink many of Platt's production. Nyara is also a backup dancer for Miss Betty Dee and for Lyzbeth "La Nena de la Bachata"
Nyssa has been with UR for over 10 years and has a background in gymnastics, hip hop, latin, contemporary and ballet. She has been an active assistant teacher for the past 5 years. Nyssa is a backup dancer for Miss Betty Dee.
