Quick Facts
Born:
1985-10-18
Birthplace:
Bronx - New York - USA
Credits:
7 Total Roles
Danielle Polanco
Acting
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Biography
Danielle Polanco is an American dancer and choreographer. She is best known for being the leading lady in Omarion's music video Touch and for starring in the 2008 movie Step Up 2: The Streets, in which she portrayed Missy Serrano. Polanco has choreographed for Beyoncé Knowles, Janet Jackson and Jennifer Lopez. She has also appeared as a dancer in numerous music videos for artists such as Beyoncé, Amerie, Janet Jackson, Usher and Kat DeLuna. She is a voguer under the House of Ninja. She appeared in the Broadway revival of West Side Story as one of the Shark girls, Consuela.
Known For
Friends with Benefits
Dancer
Step Up 2: The Streets
Melissa 'Missy' Serrano
Step Up 3D
Melissa 'Missy' Serrano
Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt
Dancer
The Wiz Live!
Ensemble
Back to Business (The Making of Revel)
Herself
Maddie's Secret
Nina
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Maddie's Secret MOVIE | Nina |
| 2015 | The Wiz Live! MOVIE | Ensemble |
| 2015 | Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt TV | Dancer |
| 2012 | Back to Business (The Making of Revel) MOVIE | Herself |
| 2011 | Friends with Benefits MOVIE | Dancer |
| 2010 | Step Up 3D MOVIE | Melissa 'Missy' Serrano |
| 2008 | Step Up 2: The Streets MOVIE | Melissa 'Missy' Serrano |