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 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 and Leap N Learn certified.
Dania Alvarez
Teaching Assistant & Choreographer
Since I was little, dance was my outlet; but my family never had the funds for dance classes. Once I was on my own, I started taking classes at the age of 19. Dance Loud welcomed me with open arms, where i found a love for Contemporary dance. I have always been a natural with hip hop, but the art of technique stole my heart. I have now taken several master classes from many professionals including, Fikshun, Dusty Button, Haley Mac, Angel Roberts, and Dena Rizzo. I competed for the first time at NYLA, recieving an overall award for my lyrical solo. I have danced and choreographed for several music videos. I have also done modeling for a few famous photographers. I plan to continue expanding my dance education teaching at Dance Loud. I am thankful for Mrs. Gwen.
Teaching Assistant & Choreographer
Since I was little, dance was my outlet; but my family never had the funds for dance classes. Once I was on my own, I started taking classes at the age of 19. Dance Loud welcomed me with open arms, where i found a love for Contemporary dance. I have always been a natural with hip hop, but the art of technique stole my heart. I have now taken several master classes from many professionals including, Fikshun, Dusty Button, Haley Mac, Angel Roberts, and Dena Rizzo. I competed for the first time at NYLA, recieving an overall award for my lyrical solo. I have danced and choreographed for several music videos. I have also done modeling for a few famous photographers. I plan to continue expanding my dance education teaching at Dance Loud. I am thankful for Mrs. Gwen.
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
Mariya Okstad
Natale Fanning
3yo started in gymnastics (Tower Gymnastics)
5yo started baton twirling “Bossier City Flashettes” (Shannon Rahm)
7/8yo started dancing (jazz/pom/funk/hip-hop) “Bossier City Jr. Cats”
- modeled after PHS BCR when it was huge & award-winning; same choreographer/teacher (LouAnn McHalffey)
EGE - cheerleader
PHS - BCR
1997 - 1999 Ladies in Gold dancer @ BPCC (2yrs)
(unofficially cheered/taught stunting)
1997 started Mudbugs
1998 became director/choreographer & continued dancing for MUDBUGS
1999 director/choreographer for BPCC 2yrs
2001 Battle Wings came to town - director/choreographer, danced/cheered
2003 opened Rhythm in Motion Dance Studio (owner/operator)
(graduated college same year)
Guest choreographer for almost every school in Shreveport/Bossier over the years
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 started dancing at the age of 5 with Mrs. Gwen. She has danced all styles of dance and is part of Dance Loud Academy Diamond Elite Team and Hip Hop Crew. Gracie is one of the Assistants at Dance Loud Academy.
Gracie started dancing at the age of 5 with Mrs. Gwen. She has danced all styles of dance and is part of Dance Loud Academy Diamond Elite Team and Hip Hop Crew. Gracie is one of the Assistants at Dance Loud Academy.
Rayleigh Freeman
Caroline Donelson
