We have an experienced teaching staff,
teaching ALL ages and ALL levels.

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Christine Howshan Belanger: Owner & Director: Tap, Ballet, Jazz, Lyric, Stretch & Strength  
Tracy Quinzani DiJulia: Ballet, Pointe, Lyric
Jacquelyn MacKinnon: Modern, Ballet, Lyric, Recreational- Ballet, Tap, Jazz
Jennifer Hellawell Overbeck: Tap, Ballet, Jazz, Kindergym, Creative Movement
Tara Bowlan Cote: Jazz, Hip Hop
Cathy Howshan Roland
Doug Davis: Ballet, Pointe
Jessica Lee: Tap, Ballet, Jazz
Shelagh Walsh: Lyric, Jazz
Kimberly Corbett: Lyric, Contemporary, Tap, Hip Hop
Thorn Lim: Hip Hop

 

Christine Howshan Belanger

• Trained by Mary Jane Strondak, from age 3
• Began dancing competitively at age 7
• Debut at age 10 at New England Life Hall, Boston
• Attended numerous workshops in New England and New York, training with many top choreographers and teachers
• Graduate of Dance Teachers Club of Boston Training School
• Performed in Disney World October of 1994
• Received many top awards and scholarships for Competitive choreography and students
• 19 Years of teaching and choreographing all levels of dance
• Judged "Jan Davis National Competition", Cape Cod, MA
• Judged "Dance Masters of America" Competition, Worcester, MA
• Received an Associates Degree in Paralegal at Northern Essex
• Owner/Director of the DCU since 1992

Tracy Quinzani DiJulia

• Began dancing at age 7
• Trained in Ballet, Jazz, Pointe and Modern
• Nine years of teaching Ballet, Pointe & Preschool Dance
• Currently teaching in 3 Studios throughout MA & NH as well as running one preschool dance programs
• Won Several Gold Medals and Special Awards for Choreography, including Top Teacher Award
• Judged numerous Auditions
• Performed lead roles and variations such as Swanhilda from Coppelia, Lilac Fairy & Diamond Fairy from sleeping Beauty, Competition Girl from Graduation Ball, Arabian & Sugar Plum Fairy variation, as well as original choreography
• Performed at Walt Disney World, Fl, New Jersey - dance exchange program, American Express Cruise Fest '99, & Jack Karoack Festival
• Danced with Granite State Ballet, Northeast Youth Ballet, Youth Dance Company and SRO Players
• Specializes in Dance Photography and has had photographs used in brochures and advertising

Jacquelyn MacKinnon

• Began dance training in Stoneham, MA
• Studied a variety of dance styles & techniques
• Graduated from Roger Williams University in Rhode Island in 2002 with a BA in Dance & Performance
• Summer 2001-Traveled to Tuscany, Italy for Intensive Summer Dance Program, performing with dancers from around the world
• Worked with jazz choreographer, Danny Buraczeski, Jazz Dance, USA
• Summer 2003-Certified to become one of the first TAG (Teaching with Acoustical Guidance) teachers in the country and was part of the TAG Documentary
• 2003 - Began teaching Modern, Ballet &  Lyric at The Dancing Center Unlimited

Jennifer Hellawell Overbeck

• 20 Years of Dancing in Ballet, Tap and Jazz
• 7 Years of Competitive Dancing
• Major in Early Childhood Education, Concentration in Dance
• Performed in Disney World, Florida
• Member of Repertory Dance Theater & Early Music Ensemble at Salem State College
• Over 11 Years Teaching Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Creative Movement and Acrobatics to 3-8 year old children, youth and adults

Cathy Howshan Roland 

• Over 23 years teaching and choreographing all levels of dance
• "Owner & Director", The Dancing Center Unlimited, Lockhart, TX
• Choreographer for "Interstate Dance Troupe" for 5 years
• Have choreographed for numerous Studios throughout the area
• Have won numerous gold medals as well as several highest overall awards for choreography, performance and costumes
• Graduate of Dance Teachers Club of Boston Training School
• Furthered her Dance education, through classes from many well known choreographers in Boston and New York
• Attended many Dance Conventions to keep up with the latest dance techniques
• Member of "The Jazz Connection", a professional dance company, under the direction of Mary Jane Strondak
• Judged "Dance Masters of America" Competition, Worcester, MA
• Received a B.S. in Education/Sports Medicine from Southwest Texas State

Nationally Certified Athletic Trainer

Tara Bowlan Cote

Began dancing at age 2
Trained under Scott Ranagan and other choreographers
Trained in Ballet, Pointe, Jazz, Lyrical and Hip Hop
Performed with Dance Prism's "Alice in Wonderland", "Cinderella", and "Nutcracker"
Performed with the SRO Players and in other various musicals and shows
2005 Performed at the Boston Celtic's Basketball Halftime Show
Started teaching at age 16
2005 started teaching at the DCU

Kimberly Corbett

Originally from Ashby, MA, Kimberly began her dance training at Tami's Dance Connection in Leominster, MA where she was a member of the nationally recognized competition team. Originally from Ashby, MA, Kimberly began her dance training at Tami's Dance Connection in Leominster, MA where she was a member of the nationally recognized competition team.  She also trained at The Gold School in Brockton, MA under the direction of Rennie Gold.  While a student there, she had the opportunity to study under such notable dancers as Rhee Gold, Naileh Bellinger, Kathy Kozul, Larry Sousa, Kenny Wormald, Tyce Diorio, Chris Judd, and Mia Michaels.  In 2002, Kim was a member of the U.S.A. Dance Team, representing the United States at the World Showdance Championships in Riesa, Germany.  Currently, she can be seen performing and choreographing for Rainbow Tribe: the Dance Company out of Boston, MA under the direction of Mary Mazulli.  In addition, Kim is a member of the 2009 Lady Wolf Pack performing for the Arena Football2's Manchester Wolves.  Kim is also an adjudicator for such national dance competitions as Sophisticated Productions, Turn It Up Dance Challenge, Olympic Miss Dance, and Dance U.S.A.  She is a nationally sought after teacher and choreographer and enjoys traveling the country to work with children of all ages.  Kim is beyond excited to be working with the students at the Dancing Center Unlimited this year and looks forward to an amazing experience! 



  



Dancing Center Unlimited
313 Littleton Road
Chelmsford, MA 01824
Telephone: 978-452-9112 Fax:978-244-9118
Email: dance@thedcu.com