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Faculty

Joan Kelly - Artistic Director, Owner, Instructor, Choreographer:

Joan Kelly founded Dancesteps Etc. in July of 1989. Originally employed as an engineer while teaching dance on the side, she decided to follow her dream and open her own dance studio In Epson, NH. With extensive dance, performance, and instructional experience in the fine arts of ballet, tap, jazz, modern, hip/hop, lyrical and musical theatre, Joan continues to educate herself by attending workshops and classes whenever possible at such schools as Steps on Broadway and Broadway Dance Center. She is active in local theatre, choreographing and even performing in the shows whenever possible. Joan has studied under such greats as Savion Glover, Edward Villella, and Steven Boyd; a certified Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) and Dance Masters of America (D.M.A.) instructor. Many of Joan’s student’s achievements have been realized in the form of awards, certificates, various medals, scholarships, and college degrees in dance.

Jamie Tisbert - Instructor:

Jamie is beginning her 7th year as an instructor at Dancesteps Etc. Blessed with natural ability and talent, she started her dance career with Miss Joan at the age of 3 and has become a successful choreographer of 9 years, winning numerous awards at the regional and national level. She also has the title of dance team advisor for Pembroke Academy’s Dance Team. Jamie’s students find her energy to be endless and feel her “no nonsense” approach during class brings out the best in them.

Amanda Cavanaugh - Instructor:

This is Amanda’s first year as an instructor for Dancesteps Etc. After being a student of Miss Joan for 6 years, she is now enrolled in the high honors program at Southern New Hampshire University. Amanda was one of the instructors for our summer camp program and had a special chemistry with the students……they loved her! Welcome Amanda!