| Michelle's Studio of Dance has been providing dance education for over 20 years. We are proud to be located in a state of the art facility which provides dancers with a fun and safe learning environment that encourages our students to strive for their personal best. Our studio is dedicated to helping each and every student realize their full physical and creative potential, while most importantly … having fun!! We offer a wide variety of classes to fit each and every child. We specifically tailor our classes around your child's preschool or kindergarten schedules, as well as later afternoon, evening and Saturday classes to suit the needs of our school age dancers. | MICHELLE LESSARD |  | MICHELLE LESSARD - Michelle is the Director of Michelle's Studio of Dance. She has owned and operated the studio for over 20 years. Michelle is a member of the Dance Teachers Club of Boston and former President of the Greater Brockton Dance Teachers Association. For many years, Michelle has coordinated and directed the Summer Dance Festival held annually in Sturbridge, MA. She has choreographed many award winning routines for local and national competitions and has been recognized as an “Outstanding Teacher” by the Dance Ovation Competition. Michelle is a lifelong resident of East Bridgewater and is married with two daughters. | | | BREE ASCI |  | BREE ASCI - Bree has been dancing at Michelle's since the age of two. She is a 2010 graduate of the Dance Education Training Course by the Dance Teachers Club of Boston. Bree brings her love and dedication of children to her role as an instructor. While studying at Bridgewater State University her love for dance and education continues to grow. | | | | | DANI CENTER |  | DANI CENTER - Dani has been dancing for 22 years and brings her love of dance and musical theater to the classroom. She was a member of the Legacy Dance Company for 10 years and has traveled the country performing at various tap venues. She also was a member of Jeannette Neill's Boston Youth Moves Company where she was trained in ballet, jazz, modern, contemporary, musical theater and tap. She has studied with choreographers such as Thelma Goldberg, Michelle Chasse and Jimmy Viera, along with many more. Her love for musical theater found her in various productions with the Reagle Players in Waltham, MA for the past 10 years. She brings her passion for the art and her love of educating to the classroom and hopes to inspire the youth on the wonderful world of tap dance. Dani is the proud mother of daughter, Talyn. | | | | | JAMIE LOVELL |  | JAMIE LOVELL - Jamie has been dancing since a very young age and has continued her studies in ballet, modern, jazz, hip hop, contemporary and tap. She has recently graduated from Dean College, where she obtained her Bachelor of Arts Degree in Dance and over the past few years has danced with Dean's Dance Company, as well as in other performances throughout Massachusetts and New York. Jamie has taught several master series across the state and has choreographed a number of contemporary compositions. Along with the want of pursuing a performance career, it is also Jamie's ambition to continue educating young artists. | | | | JILLIAN PARENTEAU |  | JILLIAN PARENTEAU - Jillian is a graduate of Dean College with a BA in dance. She has been dancing for 22 years and is trained in Ballet, Modern, Contemporary, Tap, Jazz and Hip Hop. Jillian has studied under Nailah Bellinger, Michelle DaSilva-Ball and Jill Silverman. Jillian has been teaching for six years and has an amazing combination of focus and enjoyment in her work. | | | | | JACQUI REALE |  | JACQUI REALE - Jacqui has been a part of the studio since age 3. She danced and performed as a student for 14 years. After graduating High School she assisted and taught numerous classes. For the past 5 years she has successfully run the studio office. Outside of the studio, Jacqui is in the process of completing a graduate program in Special Education and hopes to pursue a career in education. | | | | | MICHELLE VLACHOS |  | MICHELLE VLACHOS - Michelle has been running the office for Michelle's Studio of Dance during the morning classes for the past 3 years. With her friendly and approachable demeanor, Michelle is able to answer and assist our parents and students with any questions or concerns they may have. Michelle is the mother of three daughters and a graduate of Salem State College where she met her husband Chris and they reside in East Bridgewater. | | | | | CHANTAL LORETH |  | CHANTAL LORETH - Chantal is from the South Shore area. She is a recent graduate of the Dean College of Dance program and has received her Associate of Arts degree. While at Dean, she appeared in many dance performances and her pointe choreography was chosen to be staged in the elite choreographer's showcase. She has been a Principal dancer with The Braintree Ballet Company for the past 6 years and has also trained in many other styles of dance while attending The Dance Studio of Braintree. She has worked as a dance captain, overseeing rehearsals for the ballet company as well as taught and choreographed for the resident studio summer programs. With many years experience in the classroom as well as the stage, consisting of both performances and competitions, Chantal is excited to work with students and share her love of dance and joy for teaching. She brings creativity and inspiration to the world of dance and hopes she can teach dancers how to have a positive attitude and be proud of their dance successes. | MEET OUR ASSISTANTS
Rachel Fox | Andrea Roche | Mollie Sartori | Chanel Mendonca | Chloe Pantano (back to top of page) |
