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Samantha McShane CahillOwner / DirectorThe owner/director, Samantha McShane, began her love of dance at the age of two. Samantha graduated from Wachusett Regional High School and continued her education at Dean College as a dance major. She has attended many dance conventions and seminars given by top professional dancers and choreographers, such as Maurice Hines, AC Ciulla, Derick K Grant, Jay T Jenkins and Travis Wall. Also, she was employed as a character at Walt Disney World and was a member of the New England Surge dance team. Samantha has taught in numerous dance studios in central Massachusetts, choreographed for local theater productions, and for three years was the advisor to the Shrewsbury High School dance team. At both regional and national level dance competitions her dances have won both choreography awards and overall top dance awards.
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Devon Tremblay-SterrittInstructor/ChoreographerDevon has been a dancer for the past 18 years, she started her dance training at the Boucher School of Dance under the direction of Judy Boucher. Devon has been teaching dance for the past 8 years at several local studios, teaching a variety of dance techniques to all levels of dancers beginner through advanced. In 2008 Devon graduated from Dean College with a B.A. in Dance.While studying at Dean, Devon trained under the direction of Nialah Randal Bellenger, Jill Silverman, Joan Palladino, and Michelle Desilva Ball. Devon has danced for AC Cuilla, Jay T Jenkins, and Maurice Hines. Devon has performed in many productions such as Jazz Tap Extravaganza! And Dean College Dance Company as a soloist for three consecutive years in jazz and modern. Devon has choreographed for the Worcester State Dance Team at Worcester State University, in addition to Vice-President and Captain of the Dean College Dance Team, Dean College, Franklin, MA. Devon continues to study dance and takes classes at every given opportunity. Through her classes and teaching techniques, Devon wants to influence dancers of all ages with the passion and joy she has for the art of Dance.
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Sarah CroninInstructor/ChoreographerSarah fell in love with dance at the young age of three. Sarah has danced and trained in many dance disciplines but has discovered a true talent and passion for tap. This love for tap was showcased by her title winning dance routine in the Miss Dance Capers Dance Competition when she was fifteen years old. She has attended many dance conventions and seminars given by top professional dancers and choreographers, such as Frank Hatchet and Ray Leeper. Sarah has performed opening numbers at the Boston Celtics and at Disney. During Sarah’s time at Shooting Stars Performing Arts she has choreographed highly competitive and special award winning tap routines. She has a passion for teaching and enjoys watching kids as their love for dance grows from the time they are in the toddler classes to when they are graduating seniors. Sarah also has a bachelor's degree in Human Services and Rehab Studies with a concentration in working with children and adolescents that she received from Assumption College and works part-time with adults with mental illness in Worcester.
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Angelina HoweInstructor/ChoreographerAngelina Howe started dance at a young age and it has been her passion throughout her life. She studied all genres of dance, was a member of her studios competitive team growing up. She won many awards including high overall awards, special judge’s awards, gold awards, and more. When she was just thirteen, she performed with the Five and Dime Band as a dancer in the opening act for Billy Ray Cyrus.
After graduating high school, Angelina went to study dance as a Bachelor of Fine Arts with a concentration in dance. She studied at Bradford College in Haverhill and the University of Massachusetts in Amherst. Since then, she has continued with her dance education, taking dance classes in Boston and attending teacher seminars. She has taught at several local studios throughout the Worcester area for the past nine years. Angelina has also performed with and choreographed for two local dance companies: Dance Company Worcester and Twisted Techniques Dance Company. Among the many performances and local shows with these companies, in 2013 she performed in an opening number for the Boston Celtics. She graduated from Becker College with a degree in nursing and is a registered nurse in MA. |
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Marissa CarlsonTumbling & Dance InstructorMarissa began her gymnastics training at the age of 4. She trained at Gymnastics Learning Center in Shrewsbury MA and was a member of the Junior Olympics team. At 12 years old Marissa decided to pursue dance. She competed with a local dance studio in various styles of dance including jazz, lyrical, hip hop and acro. In high school Marissa was a varsity cheerleader and went on to compete at the national level.
After graduating high school, Marissa received her Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology from Worcester State University, then went on to receive her Masters of Education in School Guidance from Cambridge College. Marissa has trained under many dance professionals including Rhee Gold, Julie Kay Stallcup and Pam Simpson. Marissa's emphasis on fun, with a keen eye toward safety, has allowed her acro students to enjoy themselves while also achieving their acro goals. |
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Kayla Marcelonis
Dance Instructor When SSPA first opened it's doors in 2010, Kayla was one of the first students to enroll. She continued to take a variation of styles throughout her dance education and assisted under Ms. Sam with pre-school classes as she entered high school. After graduating from Wachusett Regional High School, she has graduated from Worcester State University majoring in Early Childhood Education. Kayla's love for dance has not gone unwavered and is continuing her love of performing and growing as a dancer with the competitive Worcester State University's Dance Team! Kayla is excited to join the staff of SSPA and be able to combine her love of kids, dancing, and growing as an educator.
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Lauren Reddington
Instructor/Marketing Lauren began dancing at the age of 3, and hasn't stopped since! Growing up in Northboro, MA - she was trained at a competitive studio in all styles and also took advantage of master classes and conventions. Lauren was on her studios competition team where she had a huge part in their dances winning National recognition at competitions including Starpower and Turn It Up. While being apart of the team, she was also a valued assistant throughout her time at her home studio. Upon graduating Algonquin Regional High School, she entered into Assumption College where she received her bachelor’s in marketing. Not wanting to let her love of dance, performing, and teaching go, she joined the Assumption Dance Team and became apart of the SSPA staff as an Instructor/Aid as a freshman in college. She has loved watching SSPA grow and having a part of it both in the studio and as our marketing professional. Lauren is a valued asset to the SSPA Team and we are so excited to have her continue to grow with us!
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Karin McCarthy
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