Dance on the DL | Darien CT

Dance Studio

Staff

Freddy "Frenzy" Munoz

Owner/Managing Director

Wilfredo "Freddy" Munoz, a native born dancer out of Bridgeport, CT, originally started his training in the hallways of Central High School. Overtime he has been mentored by dance industry icons including, Rhapsody James (Motivating Excellence S4), Luam Keflezgy (Rock The Industry), United OutKast and Galen Hooks (The Galen Hooks Method). He is now represented bi-coastly by Clear Talent Group in both Los Angeles and New York. While maintaining time in the Commercial industry he also stays true to his Hip hop Underground scene upbringing as Bboy Frenzy.  Notable work within the dance industry by Freddy "Frenzy" Munoz include The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, NFL 47, Target, In the Heights, Comedy Central, The New York Knicks, and more.

 

Susan Rodriquez

Studio Manager/Instructor

Susan was raised in Danbury, Connecticut and began teaching Hip-Hop, Street Jazz, and Social Latin styles in 2008 at a local dance studio. While pursuing her degree, she earned the opportunity to dance and choreograph for both the Fairfield University Dance Ensemble and the Spanish-American and Latino Student Association. Soon after, she worked extensively with the directors of Double Up Company & Entertainment, and assisted in the development of dynamic training programs. She has proudly worked with the Liberate Artists Dance Education Movement as an apprentice for its FOCUS LA event and as a faculty member for its Phoenix Fire '19 event in NYC. Today, Susan continues to teach all ages in Fairfield County and Hartford County, and continues to train and perform with Flux Momentum Dance Company, directed by Ashley Anderson. Susan is inspired by the way dance lessons and life lessons often overlap, and strives to teach her students how to be exceptional humans that move exceptionally.

 

Brianna Gill

Instructor

Brianna Gill was born and raised in Stamford, CT and has been dancing since the age of 5. At the age of 10 years old, choreographer, Alexander Cobb took Brianna under his wing, training her in dance performance. In 2017, Brianna put together her own dance company performing shows around Connecticut. Brianna now enjoys teaching and sharing her passion for dance with her students. She is also a proud member of Team Leggoo, directed by Paul and Brian Herman.   

 

Jennifer Segovia

Instructor

Jennifer Segovia was born and raised in Stamford, CT, and holds a BFA in Dance from Montclair State University. Professionally, Jennifer has performed in venues such as Jacob’s Pillow, San Diego State University and The Ailey Citigroup Theater/Joan Weill Center for Dance, all while dancing for Freespace Dance. She has also performed with Classics Dance Theatre Company and Peter Pucci Plus Dancers at Bryant Park. In addition to DL Studio, Jennifer currently teaches at Locust Performing Arts Center in Stamford, CT under the direction of Jimmy Locust, and is the Performing Arts Dance Instructor/Choreographer at King School in Stamford, CT.

Imani Loarca

Instructor & Assistant

Born and raised in Fairfield County,  Imani always had a hidden passion for dance and got the opportunity to train at a real studio at the age of 13.  She was trained and quickly excelled in hip hop, jazz, modern, ballet, and contemporary for 5 1/2 years. Halfway through training she got the opportunity to combine her other passion of teaching with dance where she began assisting classes and helping around the studio part time.  She is currently working towards a  bachelor degree in communications and is back in the studio training and assisting classes.  Imani has hopes of always giving back to the dance community because of how the dance community has changed her life.

 

Christoper Saavedra

Instructor

Christopher Saavedra, also known as "Popz" is an experimental freestyle dancer. Christopher represents "Bang Squad," a freestyle dance crew based out of Las Vegas.  He has trained for the past 12-15 years in hip hop and other street dance styles.  He has traveled to multiple cities to compete in Hip-hop "Open Style" and "All Styles Battles." Chris has also performed & booked various projects in Las Vegas, such as the Netflix movie "Sarkar," The 2018 Latin Grammies, EDC Festival 2019, Diggs Deeper.  His crew, and himself performed for the Jabbawockees Christmas party in 2020.  As well as "Carnival 2020" Las Vegas.  Chris is a very passionate instructor/mentor and his mission is to help young dancers cultivate their craft.

Vanessa O'Connell

Assistant

Vanessa O' Connell was born and raised on Long Island, NY and has been dancing for 17+ years.  At the age of 12, she joined the competitive dance team at JHL Dance Dynamics.  Through out her high school years, she served as a captain of The Wheatley School's Varsity Dance Team.  Vanessa is currently a senior at Sacred Heart University and a proud member and student Choreographer for the Dance Ensemble.