Director

Instructor/Choreographer (Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Streetdance)

Lisa has owned and operated Lisa's Dance Studio for 21 years.  Her approach is to teach the basic fundamentals of traditional dance as well as today's contemporary styles.  As the first studio in the area to offer Street Dance and Video Jazz Classes, Lisa's Dance Studio has earned and maintains the reputation of being "the place to go" for up-to-date choreography.  Lisa's dancers are known for their highly energized routines and enthusiastic performances.  Her dance teams have won outstanding awards in ballet, tap, jazz, street dance, video jazz, lyrical jazz, and modern jazz.  Lisa's vocal groups are always a crowd pleaser!  They have won numerous judges' awards along with the admiration of fellow competitors.  Prior to opening a studio, Lisa worked as a professional dancer, choreographer, and model.   She has performed in numerous  shows including opening act for Tom Jones, Studio 54, and the Boston Emmy Awards.  Lisa appeared in commercials, television shows, and numerous fashion shows.  Lisa also worked in the Music Industry as a choreographer, performer, and manager.  It was her work with young recording artists that inspired her to start the vocal groups within the dance studio.  In addition to working with other choreographers and performers, Lisa regularly studies dance competitions and master teachers classes to keep up-to-date with the latest styles and techniques in the field of dance.
 

Co-Director

Instructor/Choreographer (Ballet, Tap, Jazz)

Helenmarie has been a member of our faculty for the past 18 years.   She is a graduate of the three-year Teacher Training Course given by The Dance Teacher's Club of Boston.  While assistant teaching through her teens, Helenmarie won numerous medals and achievement awards.  A specialist in Pre-School/Children's Dance, Helenmarie's warm, friendly disposition makes her a delightful teacher.  Her expertise in teaching young children is evident in students' enthusiastic, happy response to her teaching methods.  In addition to teaching toddler, preschool, and kinderdance classes, Helenmarie also teaches beginner, intermediate, and advanced level classes.  Helenmarie's pointe and tap choreography consistently receives rave reviews from students, parents, and audience members alike.  Her dance teams have won numerous medals and special judges' awards for excellence in dance.  As the Co-Director of the studio, Helenmarie is also managing many of the studio's day to day operations.
 

Instructor/Choreographer (Ballet, Pointe)

Siobhan was trained in the Cecchetti and Vagonova methods of ballet instruction. She studied with Deborah Pinkney and Irene Merril on Cape Cod. Siobhan taught ballet at the Falmouth and Barnstable Conservatory and she performed with the Mid-Cape Ballet. In addition to ballet, Siobhan has been trained in Ballroom and Flamenco Dance. A graceful dancer with beautiful lines and a love for teaching children, Siobhan is a welcomed addition to our faculty. Siobhan will be teaching the Intermediate and Advanced Ballet and Pointe classes.
 

Instructor/Choreographer (Streetdance)

Jennifer's performances are absolutely amazing. As one of the best female poppers in the Boston area, she has won numerous awards. This summer Jennifer will be representing the United States at the Hip Hop Internationals in Los Angeles. Jennifer has had the pleasure of performing at Jammin' 94.5 and Monster Jam 2006 where she opened for artist Ciara, TI, Chingy, and Lloyd Banks. Recently Jennifer was a contestant on the "So You Think You Can Dance" television show. Currently Jennifer dances with "Phunk Phenomenon", a professional hip hop performance group. To keep up to date on the latest styles of dance, Jennifer regularly attends dance conventions such as the "House Dance Conference" in New York.
 

Instructor/Choreographer (Jazz, Streetdance, Vocals)

Jaime is a graduate of the Teacher Training course given by the Dance Teacher's Club of Boston. A dynamic and energetic dancer, her love for dance is evident in her performances. Jaime studied with the well-known and respected Jeannette Neill Dance Studio in Boston as well as admired Adrienne Hawkins of Impulse Dance Studio. Prior to joining our faculty, Jaime instructed children and adults throughout the South Shore. In addition to being a dynamic dancer and performer, Jaime is also an accomplished singer and songwriter. Jaime will be teaching our Teen Jazz class and Dance Team Vocal Group.
 

Instructor/Choreographer (Vocals, Musical Theatre, Streetdance)

Tracy studied at Les Amis de la Danse in Montreal, Canada where she later became an instructor. Upon moving to Boston, Tracy studied at the prestigious Jeanette Neill Dance Studio in Boston. Tracy has the honor of being one of the original Club MTV Dancers where she performed with numerous well-known artists. In addition to dance, Tracy has extensive training in Acting and Voice. She toured the US and Canada, recorded a live album, and worked in the Music Industry. Tracy has performed in over 20 Musicals, two of which she choreographed, and one of which she wrote herself.

 

Studio Assistants

You will be seeing Amy and Stafanie throughout the year assisting the instructors with their classes as well with the daily operations of the studio.
 

Demonstrators

we have new demonstrators starting this dance year.   they will be helping to demonstrate steps during the classes.