Meet Amanda! Artistic Director & Owner of Studio
Amanda is a licensed Doctor of Physical Therapy and holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance from the University of Buffalo. During her Physical Therapy Residency in 2011/2012, she worked with the Joffrey Ballet and River North Dance Company in Chicago.
Her experience as a dance instructor ranges from teaching elementary ballet at childrens studios to teacher assisting for ballet and pointe classes at the University of Buffalo in their BA program. During her time in New York, she performed with the Zodiaque Dance Company for two years as well as choreographed twice for Emerging Choreographers Showcase.
Her favorite style of dance to teach is ballet, as she feels it translate to all other forms of dance. She is also skilled in teaching contemporary, lyrical, modern, jazz, tap, pointe, pilates, and Balanced Body Barre.
Amanda decided to open A-GLOW DANCE & FITNESS when she noted the need for adult dancers to have a place to continue their training after they outgrew their childhood studio. Amanda believes dance should be accessible to anyone at any age. She believes in using the body you have today to the fullest. She welcomes both novice and experienced adult dancers to her studio.
She is a mother to 3 beautiful children, 2 cats and a special needs dog!
Credentials: Doctor of Physical Therapy, Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance, Balanced Body Barre Certified
Meet Jenna! Studio Manager & Instructor
Jenna began dancing at the age of 3. At the age of 13, she was given the opportunity to dance The Nutcracker with the Moscow Russian Ballet! She graduated from the University of Massachusetts Amherst, where she had opportunities to choreograph and perform pieces through UMass Marching Band and Color Guard.
Jenna has experience in a variety of styles but her favorite is tap. She hopes to show her students how much she truly loves dance, and that they will use that energy to smile, have fun, and dance like nobody’s watching. Jenna is a Quality Assurance Manager for DFA overseeing the Friendly’s ice cream brand by day, but loves teaching by night!
Jenna is certified with International Ballet Barre Fitness Association to level 2.
Meet Meghan! Assistant Artistic Director & Instructor
From a young age, Meghan studied ballet, tap, jazz, pointe, lyrical, modern and hip hop. She competed regionally and nationally, took master classes, was an assistant teacher and became a member of the Charlotte Klein Dance Company. After studying and performing ballet and modern dance at Bennington College and Connecticut College, she graduated from Simmons University where she taught hip hop classes to college students and took master classes throughout Boston.
Meghan loves the creative outlet of choreography, and sharing the emotional release that dance provides. She returned to dance after more than a decade away, and is delighted to aid former dancers and brand new dancers on their journeys. Her goal as an instructor at A-Glow is to help dancers find strength, flexibility, resiliency and new ways of using the body that they have.
Meghan is certified with International Ballet Barre Fitness Association to level 2 and holds a Prenatal Barre Certification
Meet Jill! Instructor
Jill graduated in 2019 with her Doctorate of Physical Therapy. As a PT, she has a passion for rehabilitation and injury prevention for dancers and other artistic athletes.
Jill has danced competitively in central, MA throughout her childhood. She studied: ballet, jazz, tap, contemporary, lyrical, and acro. She served as both an assistant teacher and lead teacher for student dancers. She later attended college at the University of Hartford in CT, where she was president of her college dance team for 2 years and a dance team member for 4 years.
She loves teaching dancers of all ages, and sharing knowledge on how to dance safer, stronger, and with more awareness of one’s body.
She is a certified teacher of Progressing Ballet Technique, Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, and has trained in APPI Pilates Matwork.
Meet Shannon! Instructor
Shannon is a proud life-long dancer and is always looking for opportunities to learn and grow as a technician and performer. She trained in ballet and jazz at various studios in Central NY before earning a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology with a Minor in Dance from Penn State University. It was during this time as a member and choreographer of Orchesis Dance Company, Shannon developed a love for modern and contemporary dance styles. Her affinity for dynamic and expressive movement is evident in her approach to classes and workshops. As a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist and working mom of 2 very active kids, Shannon sees dance as her most valued coping skill to manage the stresses of life. A-Glow has provided a welcome creative outlet and she is excited to share her passion for dance with this community.
Meet Julie! Instructor
Julie started dancing at the age of four. She danced competitively throughout her time at Canty Dance Centre, now known as The Dancers Sole. She studied: jazz, tap, ballet, pointe, contemporary and lyrical styles of dance. While attending Bridgewater State University, Julie was part of the BSU Dance Company and performed in numerous shows on campus.
Dance has always been such an important part of Julie’s life and she is excited to share her love for contemporary/lyrical styles of dance with A-Glow!
Meet Sarah! Instructor
Sarah started training at a young age in tap, jazz and ballet. After High School, she still heavily involved herself in art, music, and physical fitness while taking a dance hiatus. Her major and career revolved around print, digital, and environmental design, and she pursued music as a classical pianist and lead singer in a rock band–all while studying yoga, running, and weight lifting to feel confident in her body and expand its capabilities.
After deciding to return to dance as an adult, she is thrilled to have discovered A-Glow! Sarah is excited to not only take classes again, but to teach and share her excitement and knowledge with others. She feels the satisfaction of a dance well done comes from ourselves and is looking to foster that in her classes.
Sarah would like you to know you are not just shaking off the rust when returning to dance as an adult, but that this is an opportunity to find a new dimension of joy from dance—expressing with your body how you feel without being judged for its capabilities.
Meet Krissy! Instructor
Krissy started dancing at the age of 3. She graduated college in 2009 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communications, with a concentration in Dance Education at Bridgewater State College (now Bridgewater State University). She is the co-founder of Kinetic Edge Hip Hop Team, which is the first ever hip hop dance team at BSU and is still in existence today. Hip Hop has always been her favorite style, but she has recently developed an addiction for Heels dancing. She taught Hip Hop at 3 different dance studios after graduating, but didn’t continue due to other opportunities that presented themselves. After a long hiatus, she returned to dance in September of 2022 when she reignited her passion and continues to be dedicated to her growth, both as a dancer and as an instructor. She is looking forward to sharing her love of dance with all of you.
Meet Michelle! Instructor
Michelle grew up in central MA and started dancing at a young age taking ballet, tap and jazz. She studied at Paula Meola Dance Studio in High School. She continued studying at Keene State College, graduating with a BA in Theatre and Dance with a concentration in Performance and Choreography. Michelle has taught ballet, jazz, lyrical, modern and creative movement for all ages for eight years. She spent 2014-2019, teaching and dancing in Washington, DC. During her time there, she was a company member of professional dance companies UpRooted Dance, Next Reflex Dance Collective, a guest artist for Jody Oberfelder, darlingdance, ClancyWorks. Michelle brings a calm and patient presence to her classes and encourages dancers to find their own voice through the techniques and explorations of movement.
