Performing Arts Program
January 26th, 2025
The Dance Studio of Wakefield
456 Main Street
Wakefield, MA 01880
9:00 – 9:30 BALLET W/ Lauri Di Napoli Stickney
9:30 – 10:00 MUSICAL THEATRE W/ Greg Kanelos
10:00 – 10:30 LYRICAL W/ Jeana DelloRusso
10:30 – 11:00 TAP W/ Greg Kanelos
11:00 – 12:00 (Members only) Business Meeting
All: Brunch Break!
12:00 – 1:00 HIP-HOP W/ Todd Shanks
1:00 – 2:00 JAZZ W/ Todd Shanks
Session is open to non-member teachers & assistant teachers 16 and above at the rate of $150.00.
Pre-Register for this event at:
https://dtcb.wildapricot.org/event-5908762
DANCE TEACHERS’ CLUB OF BOSTON
Teacher Bio ~ Teacher Workshop ~ January 26, 2025
Lauri Di Napoli has been dancing since the age of 4 in all areas of dance. The love, passion, and dedication she has for dance makes her the teacher she is today. She is a graduate of the DTCB Teacher Training course and is currently a member and has been certified in both Zumba and Zumbatonic (kids fitness program). For over 25 years she has been at the Dance Complex and owes all her knowledge and training to both Paula Terenzi and her mom Eleanor Rubino. She feels knowledge is power and the more training she can soak up the better teacher she can be. She has participated in many dance conventions and has had the opportunity to study with famous choreographers such as Mia Michaels, Tyce Diorio, Chris Judd and David Scott.
Lauri holds a BS degree from Suffolk University in Sociology and a minor in Elementary Education. Married for 22 years she has a 21 year old daughter Gianna, a PTDC Alumni. She plans to continue to educate herself in the art of dance for many years to come. “Never hang up your dancing shoes”.
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Greg Kanelos’ affection for dance started at the age of five and has now garnered more than twenty years of experience within the dance industry. As a performer, Greg has delighted audiences throughout the entire United States. Most recently, Greg has taken the next step in his career and has chosen to pursue his life dream of owning his own dance studio. Studio G Dance Company, opened in January of 2021! As a teacher & choreographer, he has been recognized regionally and nationally for his innovative, unique & stylized choreography.
Continued education is an integral part of Greg’s pedagogy. He continues to pursue master classes with professionals in New York City, Los Angeles, and Boston. Greg’s passion, unique and energetic teaching style, and constant drive for quality dance education have made lasting impressions and connections with his students. He looks forward to continuing his growth as a dancer, teacher, choreographer, and mentor by inspiring others and learning from them.
He has been on staff at the Matta Dance Academy in Brockton, MA for the past five years. Greg has had the honor of teaching at the NEPCAA (New England Patriots Cheerleaders Alumni Association) Wellness Workshop for the past three years. He is a graduate of Bridgewater State University with a major in Health Studies and Business Management. Greg is also an affiliated member of Dance Masters of New England, Chapter 5 and is on the Board of Directors with the Dance Teachers Club of Boston.
Jeana DelloRusso is a passionate and accomplished dancer and aspiring educator from Boston, Massachusetts. At age three, she began her dance training at Paula Terenzi's Dance Complex, where she studied ballet, tap, jazz, acro, pointe, musical theatre, contemporary, and hip-hop for 15 years. In addition to being a dance studio assistant for 6 years. Jeana continued her dance education at Boston Arts Academy, majoring in dance and studying ballet, modern, contemporary, African, hip-hop, pointe, ballroom, and jazz. She has also attended master classes with renowned faculty nationwide, including tWitch, Debbie Allen, E Laura Hausman, Tom Ralabate, Diane Gudat, Sandy Duncan, Sam Fiorello, Levi Marsman, and more.
Jeana's dedication to dance and teaching has earned her several awards and honors. She was named Miss Dance of Massachusetts for the United States Tournament of Dance in 2022 and is also a national dance champion. She has received high scores and special awards as a soloist and competition team dancer. She has completed the Dance Teachers Club of Boston's Dance Education Training Course and is now a member of both the Dance Teachers Club of Boston and Dance Masters of America. She has also performed in various venues such as Disney Performing Arts in Florida, Hershey Park in Pennsylvania, and Debbie Allen's off-Broadway musical “Brothers of the Knight” in Boston.
Jeana is pursuing a degree in Elementary Education/Special Education at Salem State University, expected to graduate in May 2026. Jeana was also a dancer for the NBA G-League Maine Celtics during the 2022-2023 season and hopes to continue dancing and teaching professionally for years to come.
Todd Shanks is a highly accomplished performer, educator, and choreographer with an extensive portfolio. He has garnered recognition in renowned publications such as Dance, Dance Spirit, Dance Studio Life, Dance Teacher, and Dancer Magazines. As a performer, Todd has exhibited his talents in various mediums, including music videos, commercials, industrials, and television programs. Notable appearances include "The Electric Company," Kimberly Clark, "The View," Volvo, Ford Motors, Race for the Cure, Wrigley's, Paramount Pictures, "Good Day NY," Lance Armstrong Foundation, Pilsen Beer, the United Way, UFO Jeans, 1010 WINS, Hope and Heroes, and the Lyme Disease Foundation. Todd has also graced the stage alongside esteemed groups like Synthesis Dance Project, Jette Performance Company, The Westchester Philharmonic, and for events such as SDCF Dance Break, the 2006 Miss Florida Pageant and at Gillette Stadium for the 2015 and 2017 NFL Kickoff shows featuring T-Pain and Flo Rida, respectively.
Todd's choreography has received widespread acclaim in a BIC "Soleil" Razors commercial and the opening number of "Stars, Stripes and Skates," starring three-time National ice skating champion Johnny Weir. His choreographic work has been featured on esteemed platforms such as "The View," ABC Nightly News, The MSG Network, NY1, CW 11, as well as events like NYC's Carnival, Steps on Broadway's Faculty in Performance, Making Strides Boston, Dean College: 50 Years of Gold, Yankee FanFest, and "The Game is in Us" (a Nike spec commercial).
Before his move to Massachusetts, Todd served as a valued faculty member at Steps on Broadway in NYC for over a decade. He has also shared his expertise as a guest teacher at esteemed institutions such as the University of Florida, SUNY Brockport, Boston University, Skidmore College, ACDA, UMass Lowell, HSDF, the Ailey Extension, Ballet Hispanico, Jeannette Neill Dance Studio, Dance Masters of America, Dance New Amsterdam, Florida Dance Masters, and numerous private dance studios across the United States. Currently, Todd is teaching and adjudicating on tour with Revel Dance Competitions, Manhattan Dance Project and Dance Educators of America. Additionally, he holds the positions of Program Coordinator for the Palladino School of Dance, Internship Coordinator for the Schools of Performing Arts and Assistant Professor of Dance at Dean College in Franklin, MA.
