Kimberly Kelliher graduated Cum Laude in 2002 from Emerson College with a BFA in Dance, with a minor in education. She was the President of the Emerson College Dance Company. Kim has traveled to Edinburgh, Scotland to perform aerial dance in the annual Fringe Festival. With over 15 years of teaching experience, she as well as her students, have won several high score prizes throughout the country as well as many choreography awards. Kim continues to enrich her dance education by taking dance classes, gymnastics, workshops and judging talent competitions. She brings excitement and energy to every student when teaching her love of dance and acrobatics.
Jeannie Wozniak graduated from the University of New Hampshire in 2000 with a BS in Child and Family Studies. With a minor in Theatre and Dance. Throughout her college career she continued her dance training as a member of the dance team. She choreographed dance routines and competed in National College Dance Competitions. With over 10 years teaching experience, she continues her dance education by taking classes and workshops. Jeannie brings her passion to the studio through her enthusiam and love of dance.
Lauren Crellin is a graduate of Dean College with a Bachelor of Arts in Dance. Lauren's honors include acceptance into the Alvin Ailey School in NYC, soloist with the Dean Dance Company, and The Franklin Performing Arts Scholarship 2003. Lauren has trained with many artists such as, Missy Zimmer, Andrew Hubbard, and Denise Jefferson, as well as captured the attention of professional adjudicators across the country. She is a current member of the She-figured Dance Company. Lauren has been teaching for many years and has found the experience to be both enriching and honoring. Her students have competed both regionally and nationally, receiving many high score awards. She is currently continuing to expand her education in dance with master classes and is looking forward to a great year.
Bobby Downey is a business major at Quincy College and has been dancing in the Boston area and Providence night club scene for several years, winning dance contests and battles, as well as being feautured on their stages and web sites. Bobby has been teaching martial arts and working with children since he was 11 years old. He is responsible for training, choreographing and mixing all the music for his 3 martial arts demonstration teams. Bobby brings his love for music and dance to edge studio hoping to inspire and motivate young dancers.
Courtney Galanis graduated from Stonehill College with a BA in Early Childhood Education. She currently teaches Pre-Kindergarten in Brockton, where she also launched a Hip Hop afterschool program for the school's upper campus. Courtney has taught dance for the past 3 years. Courtney continues her dance education by attending workshops and taking open classes with the Boston Ballet.
Paula Harvey has danced for many years and has a previous performance background with Kim and Jeannie. Paula is trained in Jazz, Lyrical Jazz, Hip Hop, Acrobatics and Fitness Dance. She was also a member of Jam'nastics and Emotion Dance Companies in Cambridge, MA. As a part of her years with Jam'nastics they travelled to the world famous Apollo Theater in Harlem, NY and won first place in Amateur Night. Her passion for dance continues as she now choreographs for Regional, National and International Fitness competitors and Champions. Paula also works for and is a Certified Baron Baptiste Yoga teacher in Brookline and Cambridge, MA. "I am very excited to get back to my dance roots and have fun with these students. I am going to push the envelope of expression and creation with them. My goal is to teach them that they can do anything if they put their mind and dancing body to it."
Erika Haydon has come to The Edge Studio of Dance with extensive knowledge in all forms of dance. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Dance from Dean College, where she was a member of the Dean Dance Company for 4 years. Erika brings high-energy and creativity to all dance classes. Her choreography has been recognized on both regional and national levels. She continues her own dance education by taking intensive classes in both NYC and the Boston area. Erika hopes to motivate and inspire all of her students.
Renae Maccioli-McLeod is a dedicated teacher with over 20 years of professional, performing and teaching experience. She holds a B.F.A. in Dance from The Boston Conservatory with formal training in ballet, modern, jazz, tap and modern pedagogy. Renae is a passionate teacher with a special flair for motivating her students. She has been on the faculty of several Ballet schools in the Boston area and in New York. Renae has also been a principal soloist with the Boston Dance Company, The Chambers Ballet Company and the American Dance Repertory Theatre. Renae's credits also include the Nutcracker, Pas de Quatre, Cinderella, Balanchine's Valse Fantaisie and Serenade and works by Anna Sokolow to mention a few. Renae brings a great deal of experience not only in ballet, but in many other forms of dance.
Kelly Spencer is a graduate of Stonehill College. She has been trained in jazz, lyrical, tap, ballet, and acrobatics. Kelly has taught dance for a number of years to all ages. " I have been at home raising my children, but now I am ready to jump back into the dancing world. I am excited to join the Edge team." We welcome Kelly and are so excited to have her here at Edge!
Julie Watstein began her love affair with the performing arts after her first dance class at the age of four.� She has been dancing for twenty-five years, six of those years professionally. Julie attended Emerson College and graduated with a BFA in dance in 2002.� She was subsequently awarded a scholarship from the Edge Performing Arts Center in Hollywood, CA, which prepares professionals in both commercial and concert dance. Julie has worked with choreographers such as Tabitha and Napolean, Mandy Moore, and J.T Horenstein. Julie is a member of the Screen Actors Guild and worked on the television shows American Dreams, VH1�s Rock Bodies, and Days of our Lives.� After sustaining several injuries early in her career, Julie was introduced to Pilates on account of its effectiveness for rehabilitation. Julie�s training background is traditional Pilates and physical therapy. Julie brings energy, excitement and passion to all of her students.
Kimberly Kelliher graduated Cum Laude in 2002 from Emerson College with a BFA in Dance, with a minor in education. She was the President of the Emerson College Dance Company. Kim has traveled to Edinburgh, Scotland to perform aerial dance in the annual Fringe Festival. With over 15 years of teaching experience, she as well as her students, have won several high score prizes throughout the country as well as many choreography awards. Kim continues to enrich her dance education by taking dance classes, gymnastics, workshops and judging talent competitions. She brings excitement and energy to every student when teaching her love of dance and acrobatics.
Jeannie Wozniak graduated from the University of New Hampshire in 2000 with a BS in Child and Family Studies. With a minor in Theatre and Dance. Throughout her college career she continued her dance training as a member of the dance team. She choreographed dance routines and competed in National College Dance Competitions. With over 10 years teaching experience, she continues her dance education by taking classes and workshops. Jeannie brings her passion to the studio through her enthusiam and love of dance. 
Lauren Crellin is a graduate of Dean College with a Bachelor of Arts in Dance. Lauren's honors include acceptance into the Alvin Ailey School in NYC, soloist with the Dean Dance Company, and The Franklin Performing Arts Scholarship 2003. Lauren has trained with many artists such as, Missy Zimmer, Andrew Hubbard, and Denise Jefferson, as well as captured the attention of professional adjudicators across the country. She is a current member of the She-figured Dance Company. Lauren has been teaching for many years and has found the experience to be both enriching and honoring. Her students have competed both regionally and nationally, receiving many high score awards. She is currently continuing to expand her education in dance with master classes and is looking forward to a great year. 
Courtney Galanis graduated from Stonehill College with a BA in Early Childhood Education. She currently teaches Pre-Kindergarten in Brockton, where she also launched a Hip Hop afterschool program for the school's upper campus. Courtney has taught dance for the past 3 years. Courtney continues her dance education by attending workshops and taking open classes with the Boston Ballet. 
Paula Harvey has danced for many years and has a previous performance background with Kim and Jeannie. Paula is trained in Jazz, Lyrical Jazz, Hip Hop, Acrobatics and Fitness Dance. She was also a member of Jam'nastics and Emotion Dance Companies in Cambridge, MA. As a part of her years with Jam'nastics they travelled to the world famous Apollo Theater in Harlem, NY and won first place in Amateur Night. Her passion for dance continues as she now choreographs for Regional, National and International Fitness competitors and Champions. Paula also works for and is a Certified Baron Baptiste Yoga teacher in Brookline and Cambridge, MA. "I am very excited to get back to my dance roots and have fun with these students. I am going to push the envelope of expression and creation with them. My goal is to teach them that they can do anything if they put their mind and dancing body to it." 
Erika Haydon has come to The Edge Studio of Dance with extensive knowledge in all forms of dance. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Dance from Dean College, where she was a member of the Dean Dance Company for 4 years. Erika brings high-energy and creativity to all dance classes. Her choreography has been recognized on both regional and national levels. She continues her own dance education by taking intensive classes in both NYC and the Boston area. Erika hopes to motivate and inspire all of her students. 
Renae Maccioli-McLeod is a dedicated teacher with over 20 years of professional, performing and teaching experience. She holds a B.F.A. in Dance from The Boston Conservatory with formal training in ballet, modern, jazz, tap and modern pedagogy. Renae is a passionate teacher with a special flair for motivating her students. She has been on the faculty of several Ballet schools in the Boston area and in New York. Renae has also been a principal soloist with the Boston Dance Company, The Chambers Ballet Company and the American Dance Repertory Theatre. Renae's credits also include the Nutcracker, Pas de Quatre, Cinderella, Balanchine's Valse Fantaisie and Serenade and works by Anna Sokolow to mention a few. Renae brings a great deal of experience not only in ballet, but in many other forms of dance. 
Julie Watstein began her love affair with the performing arts after her first dance class at the age of four.� She has been dancing for twenty-five years, six of those years professionally. Julie attended Emerson College and graduated with a BFA in dance in 2002.� She was subsequently awarded a scholarship from the Edge Performing Arts Center in Hollywood, CA, which prepares professionals in both commercial and concert dance. Julie has worked with choreographers such as Tabitha and Napolean, Mandy Moore, and J.T Horenstein. Julie is a member of the Screen Actors Guild and worked on the television shows American Dreams, VH1�s Rock Bodies, and Days of our Lives.� After sustaining several injuries early in her career, Julie was introduced to Pilates on account of its effectiveness for rehabilitation. Julie�s training background is traditional Pilates and physical therapy. Julie brings energy, excitement and passion to all of her students.