Jackie Bowden is the founder and director of Mini Movers Studio. Jackie is a alum of Salem State University were she graduated with honors with a minor in dance. She received the Creativity Award in dance and was awarded an arts grant to study at Broadway Dance Center's Training Program. In August of 2020, she completed the Boston Ballet Adaptive Dance Training Program and continues to take classes to further her studies as a dance educator through programs like BAM Dance, NDEO and Inspire.Create.Educate. In the winter of 2024 she completed her 90 hour children's yoga course through Radiant Child Yoga.

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In 2017, Jackie co-founded Kaleidoscope Dance Company where she was    co-director until 2019. She was previously signed with Andrew Wilson Agency for commercial acting and modeling, before shifting focus full time to her business.  She has danced  with OnStage Rep, Boston Community Dance Project Global and OnStage Dance Company.  She continues to perform both independently and with companies.

 

Jackie has had the opportunity to perform at various festivals and shows around the New England area and continues to study under influential teachers and choreographers. In addition to dance, Jackie is a cheerleading coach with over 15 years experience.

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While working as a substitute teacher, Jackie realized how there is a lack of movement in the every day life of young children and was inspired to start Mini Movers Studio.

 

Jackie's mission for Mini Movers Studio is to get kids moving and establish the building blocks of creativity and a healthy lifestyle! She believes in creating an inclusive and welcoming environment for dance students of all levels and that everyone deserves the opportunity to experience a quality dance education!