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Emily, Founder & DirectorEmily 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 sharing music with the community, 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.
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Dani, Assistant DirectorWith 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.
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Holly, Program Coordinator &
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Sara, Lead Teacher &
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Sarina has been teaching dance for over 20 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. Sarina teaches children of all ages at various studios in the Greater Boston area (but her favorite is of course, Little Beats). You'll see her rocking out at our dance camps, birthday parties, community events, and you may even see her next to you in class with her budding-ballerina daughter. With a creative, artistic flare, she is always ready to make magic with her young dancers!
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Katrine, Lead TeacherKatrine is an artsy mama of three little ones who loves to get creative with kids. She has a BA in Art and Design from The Fashion Institute of Technology and has studied Early Childhood Education at UCLA. Before returning to her home state of Massachusetts, Katrine taught “Mommy and Me” toddler classes as well as process art programs for preschoolers in Los Angeles where she combined interactive music and movement with early literacy and experiential art. Katrine believes so much in the value of learning though play and the importance of child-led creative expression. She is passionate about building imaginative and inviting artistic and sensory experiences for little children and loves watching their faces light up while having so much fun with art.
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Al, Rock-a-Baby MusicianAl is on the piano and playing the role of Harmony in the Rock-a-Baby band! He is a teacher at the School of Rock in Natick, and performs in various groups and events throughout the Northeast. Al studied music education at Berklee College of Music, and plays and teaches numerous different instruments. Starting out as a drummer over 20 years ago, he has added more instruments to his repertoire becoming the musician he is today.
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Nick, Rock-a-Baby MusicianNick plays guitar and performs as Rhythm in the Rock-a-Baby band! He teaches guitar at School of Rock Natick and plays for a variety of bands and ensembles through out New England. Nick studied Contemporary Writing and Production at Berklee College of Music. Nick looks forward to sharing his love of music with all the Little Beats families!
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Brett, Lead TeacherBrett has been a dance educator for over 10 years and enjoys seeing his students shine in every class. He recognizes the benefits that dance and movement have for children, and is connected to teaching dance as a way to build confidence and passion. He is excited to embark on this new chapter with Little Beats and is very excited to meet all the families who are apart of this program. Brett cannot wait to see where this new opportunity will take him.
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Jillee, Lead TeacherJillee is a recent graduate of Bridgewater State University with a degree in Dance Education and a double minor in Childhood Studies and Sociology. She has been dancing since she could walk, and her passion for dance has allowed her to train nationally and internationally. She is also a certified 200-hour yoga teacher. Within the classroom, Jillee is passionate about allowing children to explore movement creation and patterning as well as seeing those “ah-ha!” moments. She has a strong background in body-mind cohesion and loves to watch children’s development through dance, yoga, and music.
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Carmen, Lead TeacherCarmen Rizzo, from São Paulo, Brazil, is a freelance professional dancer and choreographer and passionate about teaching dance at all stages of life. She graduated from Manhattanville College with a Summa Cum Laude and highest honors double degree in Dance and Theatre (concentration: Dance) and Business Management with a minor in Psychology. She is also currently a Pure Barre instructor and sales associate, Ballet and Modern Dance teacher, Boston Dance Alliance’s Operations and Membership Associate, and collaborating with other local artists on individual projects. Her goal is always to help people develop new skills in a way that brings out the best in them.
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Caroline, Administrative & Adaptive Program Assistantbio coming soon!
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