Cortney Puza | Owner + Director
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Degree / Experience:
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BA '15 | Dance Education, Bridgewater State University
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Bridgewater State Dance Team Alumni, Nuvo Dance Convention Teacher Training, Dance Camp Director of Friends Academy, Acrobatic Arts Certified
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Teaches: Acro, Jazz, Contemporary, Ballet, Conditioning, Technique
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Favorite artists to dance to: James Bay, Lauren Naigle, James Arthur, Lewis Capaldi
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Favorite class to teach: Acro
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Fun Fact: Miss Cortney is a neat freak
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Favorite part of being a teacher at MTDS: The committed students, parents and staff that make up MTDS. It really is magic.
Liz Fournier | Staff Member + Adult Dance Program Director
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Degree & Experience:
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BA '19 | Dance Education, Bridgewater State University
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MS '21 | Marketing Management, Framingham State University
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BSU Dance Team Alumni, Bridgewater State University's National Dance Education Organization, NUVO Dance Convention Teacher Training
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Teaches: Jazz, Ballet, Contemporary, Hip Hop
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Favorite artists to dance to: James Bay, Forest Blakk, Andy Grammar, Patrick Droney
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Favorite classes to teach: Contemporary and Hip Hop
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Fun fact: Lizzie has performed as a dancer in a Disney movie.
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Favorite part of being a teacher at MTDS: The equal dedication from each member of the MTDS community. From the teachers, to the students, to the parents, every effort is a team one (even in our Adult Dance community)!
Alysha Elie | Staff
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Degree & Experience:
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BA '19 | Dance & Elementary Education, Bridgewater State University
Head Coach BSU Dance Team: 2021 DTU College Classic National Champions, Grade 3 Teacher, Nuvo Dance Convention Teacher Training
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Teaches: Ballet, Tap, Contemporary, Jazz
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Favorite class to teach: Tap
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Fun fact: Miss Alysha has been getting her hair highlighted since she was 5
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Favorite artists to dance to: Celine Dion, Kelly Clarkson, Jessie J
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Favorite part of being a teacher at MTDS: the sense of community & family and watching students grow up inside and outside of the dance studio!
Andrea Souza | Staff
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Degree & Experience:
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BS '15 | Psychology, Bridgewater State University
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MS '22 | Social Work, Boston University
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10+ years of competitive dance experience, Bridgewater State University Dance Team Alumni, Static Noyze Dance Company.
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Teaches: Hip Hop, Jazz, Contemporary, Technique
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Favorite artists to dance to: Beyonce, Ben Platt, T-Pain, & Adele.
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Favorite class to teach: Hip Hop & Contemporary
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Fun fact: Miss Andrea started dancing at Motion when she was 14.
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Favorite part of being a teacher at MTDS: The sense of family that has been created at Motion. The relationships that have been built at this studio are irreplaceable.
Hannah Sunderland | Staff
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Degree & Experience:
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BSN '23 | Nursing, Worcester State University
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Worcester State University Dance Team Member, 10+ years of competitive dance experience.
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Teaches: Ballet, Tap, Acro, Hip Hop, Contemporary, Jazz
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Favorite artists to dance to: EDEN, Joji, Anson Seabra, and Marian Hill
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Favorite class to teach: Contemporary
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Favorite class to teach: Contemporary
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Fun fact: Miss Hannah has arm surgery performed by the Patriots football surgeon.
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Favorite part of being a teacher at MTDS: The welcoming atmosphere and the confidence students grow in not only dance, but themselves.
Morgan Oliveira | Staff
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Degree & Experience:
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BSN '22 | Nursing, University of Massachusetts Dartmouth
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10+ years of competitive dance experience
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Teaches: Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Hip Hop, Contemporary
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Favorite artists to dance to: LÉON, Glass Animals, James Blake
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Favorite class to teach: Contemporary
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Fun fact: Miss Morgan has gray hair.
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Favorite part of being a teacher at MTDS: The connections made with students and the overall family environment.