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| The Regency Dance Academy Faculty |
Tracy Crouch (Tap) is the owner and director of Regency Dance
Academy. She has been dancing, performing, and involved with dance for
over forty-five years. She attended Radford University with an emphasis in
Dance and Education, finishing with an Education degree. Tracy is an
experienced teacher, choreographer, and performer in all levels of Tap, Jazz,
and Ballet. Regency Dance Academy is celebrating it's 22nd successful year
and has been voted "Best Dance Studio for Children and Adults" by Richmond
Magazine.
Tracy is particularly proud of her adult dance department at the studio. Adult
students number over 200 at Regency Dance Academy, studying and
performing all styles and levels of dance. Tracy personally ensures that all
students, ages three to eighty-three enjoy a positive and exciting experience
at Regency Dance Academy.
Additionally, Tracy conducts numerous award-winning Showtroupes which
compete regionally and nationally, consistently bringing home multiple
Platinum, Gold and Specialty awards. Tracy is very proud of her students and
teachers, and looks forward to many more wonderful years as Director of
Regency Dance Academy.
Academy. She has been dancing, performing, and involved with dance for
over forty-five years. She attended Radford University with an emphasis in
Dance and Education, finishing with an Education degree. Tracy is an
experienced teacher, choreographer, and performer in all levels of Tap, Jazz,
and Ballet. Regency Dance Academy is celebrating it's 22nd successful year
and has been voted "Best Dance Studio for Children and Adults" by Richmond
Magazine.
Tracy is particularly proud of her adult dance department at the studio. Adult
students number over 200 at Regency Dance Academy, studying and
performing all styles and levels of dance. Tracy personally ensures that all
students, ages three to eighty-three enjoy a positive and exciting experience
at Regency Dance Academy.
Additionally, Tracy conducts numerous award-winning Showtroupes which
compete regionally and nationally, consistently bringing home multiple
Platinum, Gold and Specialty awards. Tracy is very proud of her students and
teachers, and looks forward to many more wonderful years as Director of
Regency Dance Academy.
Arthur Purslow (Jazz, Lyrical, Tap) has been a member of Regency Dance
Academy's faculty for seventeen years. Arthur teaches Jazz, Tap, and Lyrical classes for all ages and
levels. Arthur is a native of Boston, Massachusetts where he began dancing at the age of twelve. He
has been professionally involved in the dance field for over 20 years. Arthur hails from a very musically
talented family, and his mother owned and operated her own dance studio. His experience
encompasses Jazz, Lyrical, Tap, Ballet, Ballroom Dance, and Musical Comedy.
Arthur has contributed his talents to the Regency Dance Academy Showtroupes, winning multiple First
Place awards and several choreography awards and honors. Arthur is truly an asset to Regency Dance
Academy and we are blessed to have him as a member of our faculty.
Academy's faculty for seventeen years. Arthur teaches Jazz, Tap, and Lyrical classes for all ages and
levels. Arthur is a native of Boston, Massachusetts where he began dancing at the age of twelve. He
has been professionally involved in the dance field for over 20 years. Arthur hails from a very musically
talented family, and his mother owned and operated her own dance studio. His experience
encompasses Jazz, Lyrical, Tap, Ballet, Ballroom Dance, and Musical Comedy.
Arthur has contributed his talents to the Regency Dance Academy Showtroupes, winning multiple First
Place awards and several choreography awards and honors. Arthur is truly an asset to Regency Dance
Academy and we are blessed to have him as a member of our faculty.
Lauren Morris (Ballet) graduated Virginia Commonweatlh University cum laud with a
BFA in Dance and Choreography and was honored with the Outstanding Performer Award. Lauren
had the opportunity to perform under the direction of Leah Glenn, Scott Putman, Gesel Mason, Rob
Petres, Judy Steel, Jill Brammer Ware, Rodney Williams and Gerri Houlihan.
In 2005 she traveled to San Jose, Costa Rica to study Modern dance, Choreography, and Automated
lighting design where she presented her work at the Audiorio National. Lauren served as head
instructor for the Universal Dance Association and her choreography for Northern Virginia high school
dance teams won numerous awards at regional and national levels.
Lauren has applied her choreography expertise through instruction in Ballet, Modern, Jazz, and Hip
Hop at local dance studios in Richmond and Northern Virginia. She also had the opportunity to teach
at the Virginia Commonwealth University Summer Dance Intensive, The Concert Ballet of Virginia, The
Institute for Dance Dynamic Movements, and the Performing Arts High School in Denver. Colorado.
Lauren performed with the Starr Foster Dance Project and with Amaranth Contemporary Dance here
in Richmond. Lauren is currently an adjunct dance instructor at the College of William and Mary and is
a member of the Gravity Optional Dance Company.
BFA in Dance and Choreography and was honored with the Outstanding Performer Award. Lauren
had the opportunity to perform under the direction of Leah Glenn, Scott Putman, Gesel Mason, Rob
Petres, Judy Steel, Jill Brammer Ware, Rodney Williams and Gerri Houlihan.
In 2005 she traveled to San Jose, Costa Rica to study Modern dance, Choreography, and Automated
lighting design where she presented her work at the Audiorio National. Lauren served as head
instructor for the Universal Dance Association and her choreography for Northern Virginia high school
dance teams won numerous awards at regional and national levels.
Lauren has applied her choreography expertise through instruction in Ballet, Modern, Jazz, and Hip
Hop at local dance studios in Richmond and Northern Virginia. She also had the opportunity to teach
at the Virginia Commonwealth University Summer Dance Intensive, The Concert Ballet of Virginia, The
Institute for Dance Dynamic Movements, and the Performing Arts High School in Denver. Colorado.
Lauren performed with the Starr Foster Dance Project and with Amaranth Contemporary Dance here
in Richmond. Lauren is currently an adjunct dance instructor at the College of William and Mary and is
a member of the Gravity Optional Dance Company.
Nikki Laudani-Davis (Children's Classes; Ballet, Tap,
Jazz) has been dancing with Regency Dance Academy for over 14 years and is thrilled to be
teaching in the Children's Department. She still continues her studies of Jazz, Tap, Lyrical, and Ballet
within the studio. She has performed for over 5 years with the nationally accalaimed Regency Jazz
Showtroupes and continues to perform in the annual spring show.
Currently, Nikki lends her talents as the coach of Mills Godwin's Dancin' Eagles Dance Team, of which
she was also a member during her high school years. Post high school, she worked with university
dance programs as well as the Universal Dance Association (UDA) camps which mentor high school
dance teams.
Having taken 7 years away from studio dancing to attend the University of South Carolina and the
University of Maryland to pursue a degree in Marine Biology as well as have a family of her own, it was
an easy choice for her to return to the studio and the dance family she loves. She is looking forward
to the most amazing year and couldn't imagine being a member of a more talented faculty then the
one right here at RDA!
Jazz) has been dancing with Regency Dance Academy for over 14 years and is thrilled to be
teaching in the Children's Department. She still continues her studies of Jazz, Tap, Lyrical, and Ballet
within the studio. She has performed for over 5 years with the nationally accalaimed Regency Jazz
Showtroupes and continues to perform in the annual spring show.
Currently, Nikki lends her talents as the coach of Mills Godwin's Dancin' Eagles Dance Team, of which
she was also a member during her high school years. Post high school, she worked with university
dance programs as well as the Universal Dance Association (UDA) camps which mentor high school
dance teams.
Having taken 7 years away from studio dancing to attend the University of South Carolina and the
University of Maryland to pursue a degree in Marine Biology as well as have a family of her own, it was
an easy choice for her to return to the studio and the dance family she loves. She is looking forward
to the most amazing year and couldn't imagine being a member of a more talented faculty then the
one right here at RDA!
Jennifer Lowry (Children's Classes, Jazz, Tap)received her BA and
MA in Speech Language Pathology from the University of Florida. She has been dancing for 20 plus
years and teaching for 10 years at various prestigious dance schools across the Southeast.
She has performed with Armed Forces Entertainment all across Europe while cheering with the NFL
Atlanta Falcons Cheerleaders(2006-2008). She also had the privilege of dancing with the NBA
Washington Wizard Girls (2008-2009).
Jennifer specializes in Jazz, Tap, Hip Hop, and Children's dance instruction. She is excited to be here in
Richmond and thrilled to be teaching with the dynamic faculty at RDA!
MA in Speech Language Pathology from the University of Florida. She has been dancing for 20 plus
years and teaching for 10 years at various prestigious dance schools across the Southeast.
She has performed with Armed Forces Entertainment all across Europe while cheering with the NFL
Atlanta Falcons Cheerleaders(2006-2008). She also had the privilege of dancing with the NBA
Washington Wizard Girls (2008-2009).
Jennifer specializes in Jazz, Tap, Hip Hop, and Children's dance instruction. She is excited to be here in
Richmond and thrilled to be teaching with the dynamic faculty at RDA!
Andrew de Fiesta (Hip Hop, Modern, Adult Jazz) began
dancing at the University of Mary Washington while studying Theatre & Music (concentration in
voice).
While under the teaching of former Alvin Ailey dancer, Eugene Roscoe, Andrew transferred to
Virginia Commonwealth University to pursue a degree in Dance & Choreography. Andrew has
taught at over a dozen studios on the East Coast reaching as far north as Broadway Dance
Center in N.Y.C. In addition to teaching Hip Hop and Jazz, Andrew's roots lie in modern and
contemporary styles.
After receiving the Bessie Schonberg scholorship from the American Dance Festival at Duke
University. Andrew looked to be heading into a life of full time dancing. Andrew continued to
teach and perform, eventually becoming the Associate Artistic Director of an international
dance company, however, in contrast to his dance aspirations, Andrew ended up joining the
U.S. Army and served multiple deployments to Iraq as an Infrantry Squad Leader.
Having recently returned to Richmond with his wife and 3 boys, Andrew is thrilled to be
teaching at Regency Dance Academy!
dancing at the University of Mary Washington while studying Theatre & Music (concentration in
voice).
While under the teaching of former Alvin Ailey dancer, Eugene Roscoe, Andrew transferred to
Virginia Commonwealth University to pursue a degree in Dance & Choreography. Andrew has
taught at over a dozen studios on the East Coast reaching as far north as Broadway Dance
Center in N.Y.C. In addition to teaching Hip Hop and Jazz, Andrew's roots lie in modern and
contemporary styles.
After receiving the Bessie Schonberg scholorship from the American Dance Festival at Duke
University. Andrew looked to be heading into a life of full time dancing. Andrew continued to
teach and perform, eventually becoming the Associate Artistic Director of an international
dance company, however, in contrast to his dance aspirations, Andrew ended up joining the
U.S. Army and served multiple deployments to Iraq as an Infrantry Squad Leader.
Having recently returned to Richmond with his wife and 3 boys, Andrew is thrilled to be
teaching at Regency Dance Academy!