OUR INSTRUCTORS

Todd Russell - Director Success was something that Todd was destined for his whole life. After graduating from UCONN, Todd attacked the business world looking for the vehicle that would get him to his goals. He tried multiple insurance companies and was even a consultant for an IT company. It was through a family relationship that he met Jonathan Stangel and was introduced to the business of dancing. Todd was part of only the third training class in the young Glastonbury Studio. He found a job that he loved doing and could see the many avenues of success he could take. After taking the plunge and becoming a full-time teacher, Todd’s dancing ability increased by leaps and bounds. Now as the Director of Arthur Murray Vernon, Todd loves teaching and sharing his passion for dance with everyone he meets.

Karri Lundgren Karri is a graduate from the University of Connecticut. She has been dancing since the age of two. She taught dance lessons at Dance Nation in Vernon and at UCONN armory and also has been in a number of shows, incuding an NYC off Broadway show, "Shake the Floor". Her love of dancing is contagious, making her one the best instructors in the area.