United Rhythms Faculty

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”. His teaching credits include Broadway Dance Center, Miss Porters, NADAA,  UHartt along with being a guest teacher for other dance studios.

Moskow – Owner/ Instructor Moskow started her training at a young age in local studios. She then furthered her dance education at Broadway Dance Center, & 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 and 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 and 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. Make sure to check out her Tik Tok account@devonalers

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

Tracey began her journey into the world of dance at seven years old. From that moment on, she knew that dance was her passion. She received a dance degree from the Joan Phelps Palladino School of Dance at Dean College in Franklin, Massachusetts. After graduation, she worked as a dance teacher and certified fitness instructor throughout New Hampshire. She then started her own dance studio where she taught dance (tap, jazz, modern, lyrical, and ballet) and fitness (step aerobics, aerobics, and Jazzercize) classes. Since moving to Connecticut, she continued to teach for many local dance studios. As an experienced gymnast, she coached floor, beam, vault and tumbling for Winninger’s Gymnastics in Manchester, CT. She later created and instituted their entire dance program. She also introduced a dance curriculum for a private academic academy, grades 1-12, in Waterbury Connecticut. Over her thirty-year dance career, she has taught toddlers through advanced dance teams and is excited to see the growth of her students.

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 the Meriden Youth Theater. Priscilla currently is at Quinnipiac College studying Education.

Kiera - Ballet

Nich -Tap

Avery - Hip Hop

Kiera trained and had many years of experience in ballet from the CT Academy of Performing Arts.  She took all styles of dance but her main focus is Ballet and Technique. Keira has performed professionally and has choreographed many musicals. She continues her education and is excited to share her love of dance with us!


Nich is a director/choreographer for Meriden Youth Theater and our local schools.  He has been trained in various styles of dance and has a minor in theater. Nich has attended Broadway Choreographer intensives in NYC and continues he education in theater and tap.  He is dedicated to helping the next generation of performers grow and succeed!