About Our Staff
Gwendoline Cardone
Mrs. Gwen started dancing in 1989. She studied ballet, tap, jazz and lyrical under Kelli Foster at Cricket InCompany in Southeast Georgia. Mrs. Gwen traveled all over the South East Coast performing and
competing as a soloist her last three years of High School. Mrs. Gwen started teaching for Cricket InCompany in 2000 and has been teaching ever since. Mrs. Gwen was a cheerleader for six years throughout her Middle
School and High School career. After being accepted to Northwestern State University with a dance scholarship she left Georgia and moved to Louisiana. Mrs. Gwen was a member of the Demon Dazzlers Dance line in 2004. At Northwestern she studied all levels and styles of dance. Mrs. Gwen has studied with Joshua Legg, Barry Stoneking, Phia Whitt and many more. Mrs. Gwen graduated from Northwestern in 2010 with a bachelors in psychology and concentration in addictions therapy. She is currently in the process of obtaining her Masters in counseling psychology. Mrs. Gwen has taught at several conventions and workshops along the South East Coast and Louisiana. She has traveled all over the United States attending workshops, and conventions; Including: Showstopper, Termaine, LADM and many, more. She is a certified Leap N Learn instructor, Zumbini instructor, International Ballet Barre Instructor and certified fitness instructor for group and youth. Mrs. Gwen is currently on the Dance Loud Production Company at Dance Loud Academy. She is the Dance Director at Dance Loud Academy where she has been teaching since 2011. Mrs. Gwen is the founder of Dance Loud Academy Performing Groups. Mrs. Gwen teaches all styles of dance to all ages. She specializes in Ballet and Contemporary Movement. Mrs. Gwen is also the Children’s Ministry Assistant at Bellaire Baptist Church and choreographer and worship performer at Broadmoor Baptist Church.
“My favorite part of teaching is when you walk into the room and the dancers run up to you and give you a hug; warms my heart!” - Mrs. Gwen
“In Life As In Dance: Grace Glides on Blistered Feet"- Alice Abrams
competing as a soloist her last three years of High School. Mrs. Gwen started teaching for Cricket InCompany in 2000 and has been teaching ever since. Mrs. Gwen was a cheerleader for six years throughout her Middle
School and High School career. After being accepted to Northwestern State University with a dance scholarship she left Georgia and moved to Louisiana. Mrs. Gwen was a member of the Demon Dazzlers Dance line in 2004. At Northwestern she studied all levels and styles of dance. Mrs. Gwen has studied with Joshua Legg, Barry Stoneking, Phia Whitt and many more. Mrs. Gwen graduated from Northwestern in 2010 with a bachelors in psychology and concentration in addictions therapy. She is currently in the process of obtaining her Masters in counseling psychology. Mrs. Gwen has taught at several conventions and workshops along the South East Coast and Louisiana. She has traveled all over the United States attending workshops, and conventions; Including: Showstopper, Termaine, LADM and many, more. She is a certified Leap N Learn instructor, Zumbini instructor, International Ballet Barre Instructor and certified fitness instructor for group and youth. Mrs. Gwen is currently on the Dance Loud Production Company at Dance Loud Academy. She is the Dance Director at Dance Loud Academy where she has been teaching since 2011. Mrs. Gwen is the founder of Dance Loud Academy Performing Groups. Mrs. Gwen teaches all styles of dance to all ages. She specializes in Ballet and Contemporary Movement. Mrs. Gwen is also the Children’s Ministry Assistant at Bellaire Baptist Church and choreographer and worship performer at Broadmoor Baptist Church.
“My favorite part of teaching is when you walk into the room and the dancers run up to you and give you a hug; warms my heart!” - Mrs. Gwen
“In Life As In Dance: Grace Glides on Blistered Feet"- Alice Abrams
BRIDGETT SEPULVADO
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Miss. Bridgett Sepulvado starting dancing in 2008. She was co-captain of her high school’s dance line, The Southwood Silver Spurs, from 2009-2010. Miss. Bridgett is also training in Wushu and Kung-fu at Bellaire Wushu Academy where she has been training for two years. She currently travels around south and southeast regions of the United states competing in Martial Arts tournaments. Miss. Bridgett has plans of extending her competition regions to the west and southwest regions. In 2014 she was South Regional Champion in long weapons at the Lone Star Martial Arts Championship. Miss. Bridgett teaches the Little Ninjas class and assists teaching in the beginners class at Bellaire Wushu Academy. She attended LSUS with her major being in Animation. Miss. Bridgett plans to travel the world and work at various entertainment studios in the art departments. To support this ambition she studies multiple foreign languages in her spare time.
Specialize in: Traditional kick line, Kick techniques and Conditioning “My favorite moments aren’t when a dancer lands a beautiful leap or perfects fouettes. It’s when a dancer tells you they have more confidence in themselves or the way their face lights up when they dance, even with the mistakes. That, to me, is when dancers are truly beautiful.” -Miss. Bridgett Sepulvado “Sure he was great, but don’t forget Ginger Rogers did everything he did backwards... and in high heels!” -Bob Thaves [on Fred Astaire] |
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Paige Vergo
Paige stared dancing at the age of 3; she has trained in over 9 different styles of dance. She has studied under master teachers for years. Paige has competed at several competitions including, Tremaine, Dupree, The Pulse, LADM and NYCDA; where she received top awards such as best showmanship and scholarships to compete at nationals. She also performed in the Moscow Ballet City's touring Nutcracker. Aside from performing, she has shared her love of dance through teaching all ages. To further her career in teaching/performing, she studied at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette as a performing arts major with a concentration in ballet and modern. She has recently moved back to Shreveport to have her son where she will continue her education in dance by working towards her certification in ABT teaching program and many more. Paige lives by the concise quote "mind over matter;" asserting that a dancer is only one holding themselves back when things appear tough in dance.
Paige stared dancing at the age of 3; she has trained in over 9 different styles of dance. She has studied under master teachers for years. Paige has competed at several competitions including, Tremaine, Dupree, The Pulse, LADM and NYCDA; where she received top awards such as best showmanship and scholarships to compete at nationals. She also performed in the Moscow Ballet City's touring Nutcracker. Aside from performing, she has shared her love of dance through teaching all ages. To further her career in teaching/performing, she studied at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette as a performing arts major with a concentration in ballet and modern. She has recently moved back to Shreveport to have her son where she will continue her education in dance by working towards her certification in ABT teaching program and many more. Paige lives by the concise quote "mind over matter;" asserting that a dancer is only one holding themselves back when things appear tough in dance.
Lacy Rance
Started teaching and choreographing at the age of 11 for the Cherokee-Ettes and have never looked back. Started teaching at Power & Grace as a dance instructor and Choreographer at age 18. She has held clinics and trained local dancelines. Mrs. Lacy opened her first studio at age 25 and and has been in the business ever since. Lacy is currently a beautician and permanent makeup artist at Lacy Rance Salon which she opened this past year. Lacy is a former Northwood Falcon Line Captain, Ladies in Gold dancer and choreographer. She trained with the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders and the National Dance Alliance and is a certified NDA judge as well as Zumbini Acrobatic Arts and Leap N Learn certified.
Started teaching and choreographing at the age of 11 for the Cherokee-Ettes and have never looked back. Started teaching at Power & Grace as a dance instructor and Choreographer at age 18. She has held clinics and trained local dancelines. Mrs. Lacy opened her first studio at age 25 and and has been in the business ever since. Lacy is currently a beautician and permanent makeup artist at Lacy Rance Salon which she opened this past year. Lacy is a former Northwood Falcon Line Captain, Ladies in Gold dancer and choreographer. She trained with the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders and the National Dance Alliance and is a certified NDA judge as well as Zumbini Acrobatic Arts and Leap N Learn certified.
Tony Neumann
Mr. Tony has danced professionally with the Mississippi Ballet, Royal Winnipeg Ballet, Milwaukee Ballet, Joffery Ballet, taught at IBC and worked with Cicus Soleil Aviator Shows (just to name a few of his works).
Mr. Tony has danced professionally with the Mississippi Ballet, Royal Winnipeg Ballet, Milwaukee Ballet, Joffery Ballet, taught at IBC and worked with Cicus Soleil Aviator Shows (just to name a few of his works).
Gabriel Gafford
Media Director, Program Designer
Lights and Sound Specialist
Mr. Gafford has been working with Dance Loud Academy since 2013. He is the creator of all our programs, videos and production sets. Mr. Gafford is also a Chemistry teacher at Benton High School and in the Air Force.
Media Director, Program Designer
Lights and Sound Specialist
Mr. Gafford has been working with Dance Loud Academy since 2013. He is the creator of all our programs, videos and production sets. Mr. Gafford is also a Chemistry teacher at Benton High School and in the Air Force.
Lauren Brousard
Lauren has danced for the Herndon Highsteppers, C.E. Byrd Highsteppers, and Northwood Falcon Line. She danced at Diamond Dance under the direction of Lacy Rance. Lauren started teaching in the summer of 2019 at Dance Loud Academy. She is a senior at Northwood High School; upon graduation in 2020 Lauren will be attending ULM for forensic science.
Lauren has danced for the Herndon Highsteppers, C.E. Byrd Highsteppers, and Northwood Falcon Line. She danced at Diamond Dance under the direction of Lacy Rance. Lauren started teaching in the summer of 2019 at Dance Loud Academy. She is a senior at Northwood High School; upon graduation in 2020 Lauren will be attending ULM for forensic science.
Mariya Okstad
Mariya started dance when she was in 7th grade under the direction of Lacy Rance. Mariya was a dancer for her dancelike team in middleschool and became a high stepper her freshman/sophomore year. Mariya is part of Dance Loud Academy's Diamond competition team. She started teaching pre-school classes this summer at DLA.
Mariya started dance when she was in 7th grade under the direction of Lacy Rance. Mariya was a dancer for her dancelike team in middleschool and became a high stepper her freshman/sophomore year. Mariya is part of Dance Loud Academy's Diamond competition team. She started teaching pre-school classes this summer at DLA.
Kylie Dutton
Kylie started dancing at the age of 8 she has danced all styles of dance, she has been on the Dance Loud Elite Diamond Competition team for two years. Kylie is now assisting classes at DLA. "I love ballet, and I enjoy being able to share my knowledge and love for the art of dance with kids who aspire to be a great dancer someday."
Kylie started dancing at the age of 8 she has danced all styles of dance, she has been on the Dance Loud Elite Diamond Competition team for two years. Kylie is now assisting classes at DLA. "I love ballet, and I enjoy being able to share my knowledge and love for the art of dance with kids who aspire to be a great dancer someday."
Gracie Lococo
Gracie has been dancing for 11 years and 8 of those years she has been with Gwendoline Cardone. Gracie has various styles of dance training with a concentration in contemporary. She has been on the Dancers Loud Competition team for 5 years. She has competed at over 20 local and non local competitions. Gracie also cheered for 4 years and was in the short film "Funky Butt" that won Louisiana Film Prize in 2018. Gracie has been on staff at DLA since 2016.
Gracie has been dancing for 11 years and 8 of those years she has been with Gwendoline Cardone. Gracie has various styles of dance training with a concentration in contemporary. She has been on the Dancers Loud Competition team for 5 years. She has competed at over 20 local and non local competitions. Gracie also cheered for 4 years and was in the short film "Funky Butt" that won Louisiana Film Prize in 2018. Gracie has been on staff at DLA since 2016.
Rayleigh Freeman
Rayleigh cheered for 10 years and won the NCA "National Cheer Allstar Competition". She has danced and competed with Dance Loud on various styles of dance with a concentration in hip hop and tumbling. Upon high school graduation Rayleigh is attending LSUS for secondary english education. She began teaching with us in the summer of 2019. Rayleigh has always had a passion for helping kids learn in exciting ways.
Rayleigh cheered for 10 years and won the NCA "National Cheer Allstar Competition". She has danced and competed with Dance Loud on various styles of dance with a concentration in hip hop and tumbling. Upon high school graduation Rayleigh is attending LSUS for secondary english education. She began teaching with us in the summer of 2019. Rayleigh has always had a passion for helping kids learn in exciting ways.
Caroline Donelson
Caroline Donelson started dancing at the age of 4. She has been under the direction of Gwen Cardone since the age of 6. Caroline has studied all styles of dance including ballet, pointe, tap, jazz hip hop, lyrical and contemporary. She has been a member of the Dance Loud Competition dance team since the age of 7. She has competed in all styles of dance at multiple local, state and out of state dance competitions. In addition to her commitment to competitive dance she has also been a member of her school danceline team and is currently serving as Captain of the Eagle Pride Line. In her spare time she enjoys spending time and traveling with her family as well as spending time with her friends.
Caroline Donelson started dancing at the age of 4. She has been under the direction of Gwen Cardone since the age of 6. Caroline has studied all styles of dance including ballet, pointe, tap, jazz hip hop, lyrical and contemporary. She has been a member of the Dance Loud Competition dance team since the age of 7. She has competed in all styles of dance at multiple local, state and out of state dance competitions. In addition to her commitment to competitive dance she has also been a member of her school danceline team and is currently serving as Captain of the Eagle Pride Line. In her spare time she enjoys spending time and traveling with her family as well as spending time with her friends.
