Emily Siagel Jabbawy

Founder and Director of Little Beats, Emily grew up at The Dance Academy of Siagel Productions since her family opened the studio in 1998. Inspired by her father's life's work inspiring families with music, Emily has discovered her life's ambition as an early childhood educator and champion for movement and music-based learning. Emily infuses Little Beats with high energy, passion, and A LOT of love for the LB parents and their children.

---

​Assistant Director:
​
​Ms. Dani

With a background in early childhood education, Dani truly understands the link between movement and learning for students of all ages. A life long love of dance led her to explore other avenues of movement including yoga and group fitness. While working as a traditional preschool teacher, Dani observed the strong connection between body and brain as children develop and felt most fulfilled leading her students through yoga, movement and music activities. Her favorite part of teaching is watching students develop a sense of confidence in themselves and their own abilities. ​

Ms. Sarina

Miss. Sarina has been teaching dance for over 17 years with many ages and levels. She is as warm and fuzzy as it gets and loves nothing more than to watch her students blossom. With a creative, artistic flare, she is always ready to make magic with her young dancers!

Ms. Jenna

Jenna has always wanted to combine her love of the arts and her passion for working with children in a way that Little Beats truly masters. Her lifelong love for dance has lead her to pursue it as a major at Dean College as well as a degree in Early childhood education. Nothing gives her a greater sense of purpose than witnessing a child develop their sense of creativity and confidence through movement and music. 

Andy

Andy is on piano, playing the role of Harmony in the Rock-a-Baby Band. When he isn’t jamming out with Rock-a-Baby, he is head of production at Sidekick Audio, a songwriter, and a Piano Instructor with a Bachelor’s Degree in Contemporary Writing and Production from Berklee College of Music. Andy understands music’s role in guiding young ones to be more curious, more playful, and more engaged with their surroundings.

Ms. Nicole

Nicole began dancing at age 3 and hasn't stopped since! With degrees in Education and Nutrition, she has dedicated her life to working with kids to ensure they live happy and healthy lives. When you walk into Nicole's class, you are sure to find a huge smile and a warm hug! Outside of the studio, she enjoys long walks and
​spending quality time
​with her daughter and husband.

​

Damien

Damien Young Scalise is lead guitarist and plays Rhythm in the Rock-a-Baby band. When not in class, he is a singer-songwriter, and music educator with his Master's degree in Jazz Studies from New England Conservatory. Damien believes in the power of communication through music and has enjoyed brushing up on his dance skills as Rhythm, the band's expert dancer. In Rock-a-Baby, Damien has been inspired by music's ability to help us communicate with little ones who can't yet speak. 

Ms. Gina

Since the age of 2.5, Gina has always had a passion for dance. In high school, Gina was a classroom assistant for Little Beats and TDA and also served as the studio intern in her senior year.  Gina earned her early childhood certificate while at Newton North. Gina is currently a student at Merrimack College studying Human Development and Psychology.  She is excited to "officially" join the Little Beats team and make others happy through the gift of dance.