The crew

INSTRUCTORS

Meet the instructors shaping the energy, training, and community at The Lab.

Gerald Lovelace

Gerald Lovelace

Hi, I’m Gerald Lovelace, founder of The Lab Creative Studio. For me, dance has always been a way to connect with people, tell stories, build confidence, and create moments that stick with you long after class ends. My goal with The Lab has always been to create a space where people feel comfortable showing up as themselves while also being challenged to grow. Whether you’re stepping into your first class, returning after time away, or training consistently, I want you to leave feeling more confident, more creative, and more inspired than when you walked in. Outside of teaching, I also work in photography, videography, and creative production, and I love bringing those worlds together to create experiences that go beyond just dance.

Brianna Albanese-Cammuso

Brianna Albanese-Cammuso

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Brianna is a professional dancer, educator, and choreographer based in Connecticut. She is a certified K–12 dance educator and trained in Los Angeles at Millennium Dance Complex (work-study) and Playground, LA. Her credits include performing at the H&M Spring Collection event, Carnival, and Club Jeté, dancing for Jade Starling across multiple states and Mexico, and appearing in multiple music videos, including an OGX Hair commercial to Demi Lovato’s OGX song. She now works bi-coastally between Connecticut and Los Angeles while continuing to teach and inspire dancers through education. Performance quality, musicality, confidence building, choreography, stage presence Fun fact: I taught myself how to play piano at 10

Christina Levesque

Christina Levesque

Bio coming soon.

Charliece Salters

Charliece Salters

My name is Charliece aka Cha from New Haven, CT. I have a BA in theater & dance global performance. I’m trained in several genres, and I teach a variety of dance styles ages child to adult.  Hip Hop & street jazz are my favorite classes to teach, but I love to choreograph modern dance pieces. I have choreographed for a wide range of visuals and performances both independently & for other artists. I love everything about fashion & culture: music, hair, nails, clothes, makeup. I have an additional career as Behavior Therapist.

Fab

Fab

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Fabiana Rendon is a movement artist and strategist who blends dance and storytelling to help students and creatives grow in PURPOSE. Rooted in her faith, she approaches her work with intention, guiding artists to elevate their craft while moving with confidence and authenticity . Specialties: dance instruction, marketing, direction, production, choreography. Fun fact: Fab loves Jesus.

Maddie Moore

Maddie Moore

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Hi! My name is Madison, but everyone knows me as Maddie Moore! I’ve been dancing since I was 7 years old and have experience both training and teaching at several dance studios across Connecticut. I work with dancers of all ages—from 4 years old through adults—and have been choreographing for the past few years. I also had the opportunity to train at the Joffrey Ballet School Hip Hop Summer Intensive in New York. Dance has always been a huge part of my life, and I love bringing energy, swag, and confidence into every class I teach. Fun Fact: I currently attend Quinnipiac University, where I’m pursuing my bachelor’s degree in Biology and working toward my master’s in Molecular and Cell Biology.

Tyquise

Tyquise

A Connecticut native, Tyquise has been dancing since the age of 17. From then on, he spent years traveling and training in different styles such as hip hop, street jazz and many different foundations. Integrating his variety of inspirations, Ty introduces a unique approach to movement!

Sinque

Sinque

Bio coming soon.

Tia Cruz

Tia Cruz

I’m a passionate dancer with a background in modern, hip-hop, and heels. I love blending fluid movement with confidence and energy, and I’m always focused on growing, connecting, and bringing something real to every performance.

Alyssa Pompei

Alyssa Pompei

I’m a creative who’s been dancing since the age of 3. My experience in the dance world has made me passionate about making each dancer feel seen, supported, and inspired. My overall mission is about helping my students / peers grow in all areas, but especially in confidence and self-expression. I also believes that dance should be both challenging and joyful, and I work closely with each student to help them reach their individual goals in class within a safe, supporting environment. My encouraging, down-to-earth approach creates a welcoming space where dancers can thrive, connect & build friendships, and truly enjoy the art of movement. Other specialties include different art mediums, photography / videographer, creative direction & production, as well as social media management. A fun fact about me is that she’s an avid reader and book nerd.

Sydney Champagne

Sydney Champagne

Sydney Champagne is a Connecticut-based dancer, choreographer, and educator from New Hartford, CT. She majored in Dance Education with a specialization in entrepreneurship at Central Connecticut State University, and served as president of its contemporary company Dancentral. She is currently a principal member of CT-based contemporary company Garet&Co, where she performs, choreographs, and teaches. Since 2021, she has taught dancers of all ages across CT. Sydney’s teaching emphasizes not only building strong technical foundations but also resilience, empathy, creativity, and self-awareness. She is passionate about building meaningful connections and creating joyful and respectful spaces within every dance community she serves. Fun fact: I have a pet frog that’s older than me!

Ivan Castillo

Ivan Castillo

Bio coming soon.

Jessena Kellier

Jessena Kellier

I’ve been dancing since the age of 3 and have trained in a variety of dance styles throughout my journey. I was proud to perform as a member of the Connecticut Sun Dance Team during the 2023 and 2024 WNBA seasons. My goal is to create a fun, welcoming environment where dancers feel confident, excited, and inspired to step outside their comfort zones. In each class, we’ll explore a new character and bring it to life through movement and performance.

Tina Torello

Tina Torello

Bio coming soon.

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