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jackie bowden
Mini Movers Studio Director & Instructor
Jackie Bowden is the founder and director of Mini Movers Studio. Jackie is a alum of Salem State University were she graduated with honors with a minor in dance. She received the Creativity Award in dance and was awarded an arts grant to study at Broadway Dance Center's Training Program. In August of 2020, she completed the Boston Ballet Adaptive Dance Training Program and continues to take classes to further her studies as a dance educator through programs like BAM Dance, NDEO and Inspire.Create.Educate. In the winter of 2024 she completed her 90 hour children's yoga course through Radiant Child Yoga.
In 2017, Jackie co-founded Kaleidoscope Dance Company where she was co-director until 2019. She was previously signed with Andrew Wilson Agency for commercial acting and modeling, before shifting focus full time to her business. She has danced with OnStage Rep, Boston Community Dance Project Global and OnStage Dance Company. She continues to perform both independently and with companies.
Jackie has had the opportunity to perform at various festivals and shows around the New England area and continues to study under influential teachers and choreographers. In addition to dance, Jackie is a cheerleading coach with over 15 years experience.
While working as a substitute teacher, Jackie realized how there is a lack of movement in the every day life of young children and was inspired to start Mini Movers Studio.
Jackie's mission for Mini Movers Studio is to get kids moving and establish the building blocks of creativity and a healthy lifestyle! She believes in creating an inclusive and welcoming environment for dance students of all levels and that everyone deserves the opportunity to experience a quality dance education!
Tiara - Engagement and Communications Manager
Holistic healing and the arts have always resonated with Tiara. She's a Boston native who identifies with her southern, Caribbean, and African roots and expresses her roots through her creativity to promote diversity and self-love. She recognizes that her ancestry has fueled her artistic gifts and wants to contribute to humanity through her self-expression. With a background in dance, writing, energy-work, and producing, she sees the multi-dimensions within herself. She believes everyone has authentic gifts and she uses her talents in holistic healing to assist others in their own self-discovery processes. Dance is her first love and she enjoys connecting with people through the arts! Her skills and passions greatly benefit Mini Movers Studio's community building efforts -- Her position as the Engagement and Communications Manager has contributed to the studio's mission: to create and execute strategies to enhance community engagement, boost student enrollment, and promote the studio’s brand. This role involves helping to oversee all aspects of communication, from social media to internal communications, ensuring that the studio’s values and passion for dance are effectively conveyed to students, caregivers, and the broader community.
Taylor-Studio Assistant
Taylor Paine (she/her) is an actor and choreographer who recently graduated from Emerson College with a BFA in Theatre and Performance and a minor in Journalism. Originally from Miami, Florida, Taylor's work centers around performing arts both onstage and offstage. Specialties include acting, choreography, playwriting, and arts marketing and administration. She looks forward to working with Mini Movers throughout the year and assisting around the studio!
When Taylor's not at Mini Movers, you can find her choreographing for Rehearsal for Life's Brookline Musical Theatre Troupe, or working at Courageous Sailing as a front desk administrator. In her free time she enjoys being outside, reading a good book, and spending time with the people she loves. Taylor can't wait for the 2024-2025 Mini Movers season!
When Taylor's not at Mini Movers, you can find her choreographing for Rehearsal for Life's Brookline Musical Theatre Troupe, or working at Courageous Sailing as a front desk administrator. In her free time she enjoys being outside, reading a good book, and spending time with the people she loves. Taylor can't wait for the 2024-2025 Mini Movers season!
Victoria-Dance Instructor
Victoria is a dance teacher/choreographer from Boston who grew up dancing from the age of 5 and got her B.A. in dance from Brigham Young University. She is very passionate about teaching dance and spreading her love for it with the younger generation. She has performed for the Walt Disney Company at Walt Disney World and on Disney Cruise Line in both parades and stage shows for the last five years. She has also performed a few musicals including “A Christmas Carol” with Emerald City Theatricals, and has also been a part of local dance companies such as “DanceWorks Boston” and “Boston Community Dance Project.” She is excited to be working with Mini Movers Studio and to teach all the young dancers!
Amanda-Dance Instructor
Amanda Edmunds is from Revere, Massachusetts and has been dancing since the age of three. She danced competitively for 16 years at Sheila Rosanio’s School of Dance and Gymnastics and The Studio Dance Complex. Amanda has earned her BA in Dance at Salem State University with a minor in Education. Here she studied with Michelle Deane, Betsy Miller, Meghan McLyman, Jenna Pollack, Hollis Bartlett, Maria Larossa, Jenny Oliver and Jennette Neil. During her senior year she received the Creativity Award for her capstone solo choreography entitled "The Duet". She has won numerous high score awards along with multiple scholarships from the Dance Masters of New England. She has performed in Debra Mason’s: What The Dickens and she performed in the company Contemporarily Out Of Order with Wendy O’Byrne. She is currently a company member of Dance LAB Creative founded by Libby Bulligner. Being a part of the Dance LAB Creative has inspired Amanda to found her own adult contemporary dance company that goes by the name of Emotion in Motion. Amanda dances to entertain, persuade, and inform her audiences of her thoughts, ideas and passions. She strives to create and perform her dances with immense expression and athleticism. Amanda is currently a dance instructor/studio administrator for many different studios in the North Shore and dances professionally in the entertainment industry. She is fueled by watching her students grow as dancers, humans, and artists. In her free time, Amanda also enjoys reading, pilates, and getting in touch with nature whenever she can.
Ava - 2 Mindful Girls Kids Yoga
Ava is the co-founder of 2MindfulGirls Kids Yoga. She holds a a bachelor’s degree in Elementary/ Special Education & Psychology and a Masters in Social Emotional Learning, and is currently a first grade special education teacher. She holds a 95-hour children’s yoga certification as well. Ava has published two children’s books focused on social and emotional learning (Renee Finds Her Calm & Renee Finds Her Inner Strength). Ava teaches many of our mobile classes in the Boston area and enjoys coming to Central Mass to work yoga & art camps and speciality events.
Kaleigh - Dance Instructor
Kaleigh began her dance training at the age of two years old at her home studio Paula Terenzi’s Dance Complex, where she was a competitive dancer and a studio assistant. She has studied many styles of dance including ballet, pointe, jazz, tap, acro, lyrical/contemporary, and hip hop. While being at her dance studio she has performed in Disney World, Hershey Park, Providence Bruins and various other festivals and shows including Debbie Allen’s off-broadway musical “Brothers of the Knight” in Boston. She has gotten the opportunity to take classes from many professional dancers over the years.
In 2017, Kaleigh graduated from the Dance Teachers Training Course from the Dance Teachers Club of Boston. In 2019, She got the opportunity to train at the University of Buffalo along with Dance Masters of America, the Student Honors Intensive Program.
Kaleigh is currently a dance major at Dean College. Kaleigh is studying all different styles of dance from the basics of ballet, tap, jazz, pointe, as well as Improvisation, Modern, and dance pedagogy. At Dean, Kaleigh is President of the Pom Team where they compete at UDA New England and perform at many shows on campus.
Kaleigh has gotten the opportunity to choreograph and perform in many shows on campus including New Dancers Showcase, Collaboration Showcase, Choreographers Concert and Dance Company.
After school, she would love to continue to teach her love of dance to children and dance professionally.
In 2017, Kaleigh graduated from the Dance Teachers Training Course from the Dance Teachers Club of Boston. In 2019, She got the opportunity to train at the University of Buffalo along with Dance Masters of America, the Student Honors Intensive Program.
Kaleigh is currently a dance major at Dean College. Kaleigh is studying all different styles of dance from the basics of ballet, tap, jazz, pointe, as well as Improvisation, Modern, and dance pedagogy. At Dean, Kaleigh is President of the Pom Team where they compete at UDA New England and perform at many shows on campus.
Kaleigh has gotten the opportunity to choreograph and perform in many shows on campus including New Dancers Showcase, Collaboration Showcase, Choreographers Concert and Dance Company.
After school, she would love to continue to teach her love of dance to children and dance professionally.
Carly-Dance Instructor
Carly Lucas is a freelance movement artist based in the Boston area. Previously based in St. Louis, Missouri, Carly has performed with Pack Dance Company, Space Station Dance Residency, Karlovsky & Company, Anheuser-Busch, and more. Her years in St. Louis also gave her the opportunity to premiere two original choreographic works, "When I Screamed Loud Enough" and "D!3L!V!NG." Carly has spent all of her adult life teaching dance classes at private studios, park districts, community centers and libraries. Her teaching philosophy is centered around inclusivity, accessibility, and creating meaningful arts experiences for all. Though Carly predominantly works in dance, her artistic interests do not stop there. Recently, she was the producer of the children's theatre program at the Jewish Community Center of St. Louis. In this role, she was honored with the "Builds Community Award" for leading the organization's students and staff to success. Carly is a proud graduate of Ball State University in Muncie, Indiana. She holds a BFA in Dance Performance, a Minor in Business Administration, and Academic Honors in Writing. Carly is excited to teach with Mini Movers Studio and spread the joy of dance to the youngest members of our community!
Anna -Dance Instructor
Anna began her dance training at the young age of three, where she found her passion for dance. Growing up attending a local dance studio, she studied a variety of dance styles and was a competitive dancer, competing in Regional and National Competitions up and down the East Coast. She went on to study dance technique, production, theory, and composition at Stonehill College where she received her Bachelor’s Degree in Visual and Performing Arts with a concentration in Dance. There, Anna was a two-time finalist in Team Dance at the National Dance Alliance Collegiate Competition with the Stonehill Dance Team, a dancer and choreographer for the Stoneworks Dance Company, an instructor of the Dance Outreach Program, as well as a two-year performer for the Mayfair Festival of Boston.
As a member of the Dance Masters of New England Chapter 5, she continues her dance education by attending dance classes and conferences instructed by some of the most outstanding names in the dance industry in cities like New York and Boston. Anna continues her dance career by choreographing and teaching at local dance studios for all ages and dance levels. Her choreography has been recognized in multiple dance competitions receiving high scores, special awards, and top placements.
As a dancer, instructor, and choreographer, Anna prides herself in creating a fun, enthusiastic, hard working atmosphere enriched with artistic expression in every class to build a memorable and positive experience for every dancer who walks in. She encourages all of her dancers to dream beyond the stars and is so excited to share her passion of dance with each and every one of them!
As a member of the Dance Masters of New England Chapter 5, she continues her dance education by attending dance classes and conferences instructed by some of the most outstanding names in the dance industry in cities like New York and Boston. Anna continues her dance career by choreographing and teaching at local dance studios for all ages and dance levels. Her choreography has been recognized in multiple dance competitions receiving high scores, special awards, and top placements.
As a dancer, instructor, and choreographer, Anna prides herself in creating a fun, enthusiastic, hard working atmosphere enriched with artistic expression in every class to build a memorable and positive experience for every dancer who walks in. She encourages all of her dancers to dream beyond the stars and is so excited to share her passion of dance with each and every one of them!
Alana-Assistant Teacher
Alana completed the Mini Movers Studio Teacher Training in May 2024. Alana's favorite style of dance is Hip Hop!
Allison -Dance Instructor
Allison (she/her/hers) is a director, choreographer, teacher, and performer based in Cambridge, MA. She has over a decade of experience teaching dance and theatre to all ages, from preschoolers to senior citizens. Allison strives to foster community while inspiring confidence in her students, and she believes the process of making art is just as important as the final product.
Allison has loved dance ever since she began ballet classes at the age of three. She trained with the Northeast Atlanta Ballet and danced in The Nutcracker all the way through college–she has performed almost every role! Her excitement for performing led her to pursue theatre, and eventually directing and choreographing. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Theatre Education from Columbus State University, and a Master of Arts in Theatre Education from Emerson College.
Most recently, Allison was the Director of Education at the Mosesian Center for the Arts and worked on numerous productions for Watertown Children’s Theatre. In 2023 she founded her own company Allison MacLaury Performing Arts, which offers creativity-focused youth and adult programs in the Greater Boston area.
Allison has loved dance ever since she began ballet classes at the age of three. She trained with the Northeast Atlanta Ballet and danced in The Nutcracker all the way through college–she has performed almost every role! Her excitement for performing led her to pursue theatre, and eventually directing and choreographing. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Theatre Education from Columbus State University, and a Master of Arts in Theatre Education from Emerson College.
Most recently, Allison was the Director of Education at the Mosesian Center for the Arts and worked on numerous productions for Watertown Children’s Theatre. In 2023 she founded her own company Allison MacLaury Performing Arts, which offers creativity-focused youth and adult programs in the Greater Boston area.
Jen-Dance Instructor
Jen is the founder and director of OnStage Dance Company, a performance group for adult dancers and emerging choreographers. Her evening-length productions [What Is Love?; Selichot; Heartbeat: A Modern Dance Rock Concert] debuted in various venues in the Boston area, and her short form work has been featured in the Salem Arts Festival, Providence Movement Festival, Southern Vermont Dance Festival, NACHMO Boston & NYC Showcases, Dance For World Community, and more.
Jen's dance films [Satellite; Walk (It Off)] featured in the International Fine Arts Film Festival, From This Earth Film Festival, and Film Fest by Rogue Dancer. Her dance film, "Strange" took home the Audience Choice award at the Boston Dance Film Festival.
Jen is passionate about providing outlets for creativity and collaboration - producing performances, dance festivals and showcases in her local community. She is also a member of the Malden Cultural Council.
A dance educator with over 15 years of teaching experience, Jen has taught on faculties, and as a guest instructor, in dozens of studios throughout the New England area.
Follow Jen's work at @jen_e.k @onstagedanceco
Jen's dance films [Satellite; Walk (It Off)] featured in the International Fine Arts Film Festival, From This Earth Film Festival, and Film Fest by Rogue Dancer. Her dance film, "Strange" took home the Audience Choice award at the Boston Dance Film Festival.
Jen is passionate about providing outlets for creativity and collaboration - producing performances, dance festivals and showcases in her local community. She is also a member of the Malden Cultural Council.
A dance educator with over 15 years of teaching experience, Jen has taught on faculties, and as a guest instructor, in dozens of studios throughout the New England area.
Follow Jen's work at @jen_e.k @onstagedanceco
Courtney - Assistant Dance Instructor
Courtney discovered her love for dance at a young age at her local dance studio, North Shore Dance Academy, studying in tap, ballet, and jazz. She then became a competitive dancer and performed all over the country where she was able to perform and train with professional choreographers. Upon graduating High School, she won many awards and scholarships that allowed her many different training opportunities in New York City and Las Vegas. She received a place as a company dancer with Fuzion Dance Company. At this time, she began assisting in the classroom teaching the younger dancers at her studio.
Courtney continued her dance education after High School in New York City where she lived and studied various dance styles including Classic and Commercial Jazz, Ballet, Modern, Theater Dance and Hip Hop at The American Musical and Dramatic Academy in Manhattan. While in NYC she attended additional classes at Broadway Dance Center and other local studios.
She is currently at the University of New Hampshire and working towards her bachelor’s degree in Dance Theater with a minor in Nutrition. She is continuing her studies in many dance styles as well as choreography and pedagogy courses. Courtney is also a dancer on UNH’s Division 1 Dance Team that allows her to perform locally and compete at a college level at the National College Dance Competitions in Florida.
Most recently dance brought her the opportunity to dance with New Kids on the Block at Fenway Park and the recent Spirited movie on Apple TV.
During the summer months she dances at Zello Dance Studios to continue training while not at school.
Once receiving her bachelor’s degree, she is looking forward to dancing professionally and sharing her love of dance with others.
Courtney continued her dance education after High School in New York City where she lived and studied various dance styles including Classic and Commercial Jazz, Ballet, Modern, Theater Dance and Hip Hop at The American Musical and Dramatic Academy in Manhattan. While in NYC she attended additional classes at Broadway Dance Center and other local studios.
She is currently at the University of New Hampshire and working towards her bachelor’s degree in Dance Theater with a minor in Nutrition. She is continuing her studies in many dance styles as well as choreography and pedagogy courses. Courtney is also a dancer on UNH’s Division 1 Dance Team that allows her to perform locally and compete at a college level at the National College Dance Competitions in Florida.
Most recently dance brought her the opportunity to dance with New Kids on the Block at Fenway Park and the recent Spirited movie on Apple TV.
During the summer months she dances at Zello Dance Studios to continue training while not at school.
Once receiving her bachelor’s degree, she is looking forward to dancing professionally and sharing her love of dance with others.
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