Lisa Kaplan Barbash

Lisa has owned and directed The Dance Studio since 1981. A certified member of Dance Educators of America, Lisa is certified by test with high honors to teach all dance subjects on all levels. Lisa majored in Dance at Emerson College and has performed for the National Screen Actors Guild, as well as professional dance companies. Lisa has also done commercials for national television. As a choreographer, Lisa has won top choreography awards from Dance Educators of America, StarPower, Starquest, Showstoppers, International Dance Challenge, Starbound, and many more. Her students have gained National recognition becoming National Dance Champions across the United States, in Maryland, California, South Carolina, Virginia, New Jersey, Florida, New York, Rhode Island and Massachusetts. Most importantly, Lisa loves sharing her knowledge of dance with her students, and takes great    pride in all of her students and their accomplishments.

Kelly Peters

Kelly Peters is a choreographer, a master teacher and a NYC-based professional igniting the fire within performance groups and recording artists nationwide. Learn everything from locking and popping, breaking to graffiti, fashion to form. Kelly is currently on the faculty at world famous NYC dance studios, Alvin Ailey, Broadway Dance Center and STEPS on Broadway. Kelly Peters has worked wih Columbia recording artist Carly Simon as well as pop group Naked Brothers Band, Jim Jones and Salt N Pepa. Kelly has appeared on Fox's Good Day New York, as well as a guest host on ESPN II, where he critiqued end zone celebrations from Chad Johnson to Tyrell Owens. TDS is proud to welcome Hip Hop Master Teacher Kelly Peters!

Lynn Vasseur 

Lynn is a graduate of Dean College where she majored in Dance and holds a bachelor of Fine Arts Degree. She is passionate about dance and choreography, and specializes in Contemporary Dance as well as Tap, Jazz and Modern. Lynn is a teacher at Academy of Performing Arts New England and Dance Productions and has studied under Jill Silverman, Joan Palladino, Nailah Bellinger and Charlie Holbrook. We welcome Lynn to The Dance Studio.

Pia Lalli

Pia Arnone Lalli has been in the entertainment, fitness, and dance industry for 20 years. She has performed at Gillette Stadium, The World Leadership Conference Series featuring Mikhail Gorbachov, the Hatchshell and The Roxy.. In 2008, Pia made her national television debut on Morgan Spurlock’s Emmy nominated series “30 Days” on FX. Pia is also a CPR / AFAA certified fitness instructor. She has appeared in numerous fitness videos for Comcast On Demand and has also worked as a fitness model for Cybex and Reebok. Pia is excited to continue sharing her unique mixture of jazz & hip hop choreography with her students at TDS!

Shawna Lemelman                       

Shawna is a graduate of the University of the Arts in Pennsylvania, and holds a BFA in dance. Shawna specializes in Modern Dance and has studied Graham, Horton and Limon extensively. Shawna danced professionally with Philadelphia based modern dance company WAVES as well as PHILANDANCO. Following her professional career, Shawna continued her modern studies in New York at the Alvin Ailey Dance Theatre. Shawna's talents are evident as she teaches and her love for dance is an inspiration to all of our TDS students.

Jessica Nerbonne

Jessica is a graduate of Dean College and holds both a dance degree as well as a BA in Arts and Entertainment. A three year Dean Dance Team member, Jessica studied under Nailah Bellinger and has extensive training in Modern and Contemporary dance as well as Tap, Ballet, Jazz and Acrobatics. During her childhood and teen years, Jessica received her dance training at The Dance Studio (TDS) and was a twelve year student as well as a member of our competition team. Jessica is delighted to join the TDS faculty and looks forward to a fun filled and educational dance season!