Staff

Dan’s career has taken him through numerous aspects of the dance industry, including teaching, competitive dancing, choreography and Club ownership. Among his competitive accomplishments, he became a United States Champion in the South East. As a member of the International Dance Board of the Arthur Murray organization, he was responsible for the creation of syllabuses, training and examination of professional teachers. His career in choreography included spectacular dance numbers for famous fashion designer shows. Currently Dan is a Dance Master and coach for the whole of the TC organization. He has been an owner of the Baton Rouge TC Dance Club since 1975.

Rick was born in a small town in northeast Mississippi and has always gravitated towards the arts. He started at TC Dance club in 1990 as manager. Rick found he loved it so much he made it a part of his life and became the owner. He has received numerous awards both for Dance and business. Currently Rick enjoys working on innovative teaching methods, choreography, and staff training. Outside of the club, Rick works as the Club promoter, charity event organizer and community relations. In his spare time he enjoys cooking and travel.

Lawrence has always been involved in music and the arts and has over a decade of teaching experience. He received the Russ Ronquillo award for outstanding musical achievement in High school and later majored in Music Education at Southeastern Louisiana University. He was involved in opera productions and theater, performed in the jazz and concert bands, and was the parliamentarian of The Gentleman’s Music Fraternity Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia. Lawrence’s expertise lies in his ability to teach a multitude of difference subjects and began formally teaching dance in 2021.  

Reon grew up in the center of California. Rey began dancing at the age of 4, learning Ballet, Jazz, Hip Hop, and more. By high school, she had already begun choreographing and teaching routines for her dance performance team. Here, Rey won awards such as “Best Choreographer” and ” Most Valuable Dancer”. In college, Rey became an instructor and choreographer for CSU Long Beach’s Salsa Club and performance team and mastered teaching dances such as Salsa, Cuban Salsa, Bachata, Cumbia, Merengue, and other Latin dances. Now Rey enjoys teaching all types of partner dance at TC Dance Club International.