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Meet our Staff
Lori Putnam Hurley--Owner/Director/Teacher
--Ballet, Pointe, Tap, Jazz, Lyrical
Lori has been enjoying the art of dance since the age of three. With over 40 years of dancing and teaching experience, Lori maintains her love and dedication of mastering the art of dance, and continues to enjoy working with children and sharing her knowledge and expericence.
"It has been my experience in teaching all forms of dance that every student is a unique individual, and as such, it is my goal to take that student's talent and develop it to it's fullest potential. Through physical conditioning and mental discipline, I strive to build self-confidence and achieve a high level of self-esteem in all of my students."
Prior accomplishments:
Quincy School of Ballet, Boston Ballet, Filenes Fashion Model - Dance attire, Braintree Dance for Fun Clinics, Quincy Community Theatre, Highland Elementary School Variety Shows
Kelli Lin Smith-Teacher
Ballet, Pointe, Tap, Jazz, Modern, Lyrical, Hip Hop, Dance Team Coach
Kelli has been dancing for 24 years and began assisting dance instructors in 1995. She was an eight season member of the Braintree High School Varsity Dance Team. Kelli has trained at the Boston Ballet School in Norwell, Massachusetts , and has had training with the Dance Teachers Club of Boston . In July of 1999 she was chosen to become a member of The Universal Dance Association “All-star” Team, with an invitation to dance in Paris , France at the New Years’ Eve Millennium Parade. She was also selected to tour China in the summer of 2000 as a member of a Dance Team to promote the upcoming Olympic Games. Kelli has been instructor has worked in various Recreation Department Cheerleading/Dance and Theatre programs on the South Shore . Kelli has been accepted into the prestigious Alvin Ailey Summer Dance Program in New York City in 2003 & 2004. She was a member of the BHS Musical Theater Guild for three years, in which she performed in numerous musicals. Kelli received her Bachelor of Arts Degree in Dance in May of 2005. She adopted the Creative Movement Class for 2 1/2 - 4 yr. olds at our studio in 2001, and that program will continue again this season as well as beginning Hip Hop and Modern Dance sessions in 2002. Kelli currently is also an instructor for Dance Out in Canton, where she teaches the Ballet program. Kelli is lovely young women, a talented dancer, and an inspiration to all.
Loyola Pasiewic-Irish Step Dance Teacher
Loyola Pasiewicz began Irish step dancing at the age of 3, in Chicago, Illinois. She began her studies with Sheila Tully and went on to study with Tim O'Hare and then the Mullane Irish Dance Academy. She competed in Irish Dance until she was 16. Loyola has also studied jazz as well as ballet, and is a competitive ballroom dancer in the amateur circuit. Currently she studies both traditional Irish Step dancing and sean-nos style with Kieran Jordan and performed in the Boston Celtic Music Festival in 2010.In addition to her dance experience, Loyola has a Master of Arts in Teaching from Boston University and teaches chemistry and coaches track at Milton High school.
April Nieves-Dance Company Tap Teacher
Bio Coming Soon…
Ashley Harvey-Zumba Teacher
Bio Coming Soon…
Ashley Boyle-Assistant Teacher
Ashley has been dancing with us for 13 years! She is an incredibly talented young lady. She studies ballet tap, jazz as a member of our Dance Company, pointe & modern. She was also on our Dance Team for 5 years. Ashley is a very strong dancer and young lady. She has a genuine way of working with all of our students, whether it is her own classmates or assisting the younger students. Ashley is easy to like and truly an asset to our studio. Ashley is a sophomore at Braintree High School & is on the Varsity Dance Team.
Caroline Cross-Assistant Teacher
Caroline has been studying dance with us since the age of three-. She is currently taking ballet, tap & jazz as a member of our Dance Company, pointe, modern & is also a member of Dance Team. She is a very diverse dancer who strives for perfection. She is mature for her young years. Caroline is excellent at spotting technique corrections and is instrumental in helping to advance the younger students she teaches.
Kelley Venuti-Assistant Teacher
Bio coming soon!
Rebecca Patts-Substitute Teacher
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Daniell Paul-Substitute Teacher
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