Staff—Dance
Connie Krebs
Connie graduated with a Bachelor of Arts from Baldwin Wallace College after attending the New York State School for the Arts in 1998. Connie is an accomplished vocalist and can sight read in a wide variety of languages. Connie has performed in numerous musicals including 42nd Street, West Side Story, The Music Man, Aladdin, Gypsy, The King and I and the list goes on! In addition to her acting, signing and dancing abilities Connie also teaches and coaches Cheerleading including stunting. Connie is also CPR/First Aid certified.
Elizabeth Pollert
Elizabeth's experience spans the globe from the Mark of Freedom in Hyderabad, India to Yunnan Arts Institute in Kunming, China. Elizabeth joins Rock City Dance with an extensive training and performance background and holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance. With credentials such as being on the Deans list, Elizabeth brings extensive education to our studio. Currently Elizabeth is a member of Inlet Dance Theatre in Cleveland, Ohio. Most recently Elizabeth has traveled and danced during her trip to Easter Island in April 2008.
Emily Wilson
After obtaining her B.S in Elementary Education Emily opened up her own dance studio "Dancing a Dream Centre for Performing Arts" in Beaver Falls, PA. Emily instructed all levels of classes including ballet, tap, jazz, lyrical and musical theater. As the owner of RCD I personally viewed a series of DVD's from Emily's recitals and was astonished by the level of her children's technical abilities. In my opinion her children were technically very advanced for their ages and I was so impressed that I made her an offer to share her expertise and teaching abilities to our studio. Emily has an extensive performing background and has served on a panel of judges at the Henry Mancini Musical Theatre Awards.
Faith Nejman-McNea
Faith is a diverse performer who has extensively trained in all forms of dance for over 14 years. Faith has studied Ballet at The School of Cleveland Ballet. She has appeared on the Howie Mandel Show, television commercials as well as dancing with national recording artists. Faith has been a company member and instructor with Dancing Wheels and has joined Verb Ballet as a company dancer. In March 2008 Faith was selected in a nationwide search on "Big Shot Live" as the most talented dancer and was flown out to Hollywood to meet with various talent agencies and studied with Shane Sparks!
Mardi Zucco
Mardi joins Rock City Dance with over 20 years of experience in all forms of dance and has had extensive performing experience. Mardi bring a wealth of knowledge and support to our studio from being a business owner of Strongsville Performing Arts Centre. Mardi returned back from Las Vegas where she has been extensively studying Belly Dancing over the past several years and sharing her love for this ancient art form. Mardi's personality and teaching ability is nurturing and calming and will put you at ease. She will turn the most reluctant participant believing that with time and dedication your body will adapt to movement and will turn you into a believer that with "no prior dance experience" you can enjoy and master this ancient art form!
Staff—Fitness
Laura Mazucco
Laura’s experience in the realm of health and fitness began over 15 years ago during her time spent in the United States Navy. The physical and mental challenges of the service ignited her passion to pursue her Personal Trainer Certification through NESTA. In March of 2007 she found Zumba and fell in love with the energy it ignited in the class room. She immediately signed up for the instructor workshop two weeks later and has been Zumba'fying the west side of Cleveland area ever since! So, when you are ready to ditch your boring cardio routine and want to burn just many calories as you would for a 5 mile run, join her for Zumba! She'll bring the party to you every time with the HOTTEST new workout that is so fun and energizing that you just may forget you are actually working out! Come get Zumba-fied!
Mari Kudla
Mari joins RCD as a certified Personal Trainer and teaches Boot Camp along with personal training and Healthy Eating Seminars. After attending Ohio State University, Mari started competing in Fitness competitions. Mari talents were recognized early in her career and after seven shows during her first year in competitions Mari received numerous titles. Mari continued her fitness quest and after eight months of giving birth to her daughter, received first place at the Monica Brat Body Rock 2002 Universe competition! This gives all of us ladies who experienced child birth hope. In addition Mari received two metals at the Czech Republic for the World Amateur Body Building Fitness & Figure competition. Mari's vast training and experience not only encompasses fitness but includes information on nutrition in order for students to meet their desired objectives.
Mary Ventrone
Mary joins RCD as a certified Yoga instructor specializing in Hatha Yoga also know as "warming" Yoga. Mary's extensive training allows her to reach out to a wide range of students in various age groups and fitness levels. Her class is taught in a non-competitive manner which allows each student to achieve their physical and mental heath goals. Each class ends using relaxation techniques including deep breathing, visualizations which enable progressive muscle and mind relaxation. Her lavender eye pillows have been an instant hit and compliment the overall Yoga experience!
Tammy Saul
Tammy Saul joins RCD with certifications through AFAA and ZUMBA! Tammy not only brings her extensive fitness background and knowledge to our facility but also a strong dance background. All combinations are carefully choreographed to give each participate not only an excellent cardio workout but she also incorporates dance movement to combine a great marriage of fitness and dance!