

jackie bowden
Mini Movers Studio Director & Instructor
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 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.
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!

Jasmine graduated from Salem State University in 2019 with a double major in dance and a minor in business. She had great joy being a member of Repertory Dance Theatre, where she was a dancer, choreographer, and the club’s Public Relations Manager. Jasmine was also a part of Salem Dance Ensemble, where she was also a dancer and choreographer.
Jasmine’s passion for the arts came directly from the biggest influence in her life, her godmother and role model, Sheila Rosanio. Growing up in her studio, Jasmine was able to see and be inspired by many dancers from different cultures and backgrounds.
Jasmine’s mission is to encourage aspiring dancers that nothing is impossible. She believes that everyone deserves to be seen and heard and to have a creative outlet. Jasmine strives to build a community that provides programs that will help develop self-esteem, confidence, and respect for themselves as well as others.

Samantha has taught lyrical, ballet, tap, jazz, Acro, and hip hop classes to students of all ages at many different levels. She graduated from the Dance Teacher’s Club of Boston and the American Society’s Dance Education Training Course as the valedictorian of the class, receiving the Lila Frances Viles Award. Her passion for dance really shows whether she is on stage performing or teaching in a classroom. She wants to be able to share her passion with others and can’t wait to show her love of dance to the world.


Growing up, she trained at Nritya Natya Kala Bharti Dance Academy under the guidance of Smt. Kumud Savla and at North Atlanta Dance Academy under the guidance of esteemed dancers Ms. Christina Simkovich, Ms. Stacey Slichter, Ms. Tatiana Makarova, and Mr. Michael Garrison, among others. She continued on to college to study computer science with a focus in biology at Olin College of Engineering in Needham, MA. Throughout college, she’s continued dancing with several local collegiate dance teams, co-founded Olin Dance Ensemble to create an inclusive space for movement, and served as choreographic director for Olin’s theater troupe during several musicals including Mamma Mia and Addams Family. Post-graduation, she dances with Pantos Project Dance Ensemble, Tess Saoirse Dance Company, and Collective Moments Dance Company. She also loves to teach various ages and styles of dance at several studios across the greater Boston area!
Throughout her journey, Shirin credits her teachers for cultivating a safe environment to help her achieve the impossible – from finding her self identity to growing from the worst in the room to dancing alongside professional dancers. She strives to impart that same environment on the next generation of dancers. In her dance career, Shirin prioritizes creating an environment that upholds her core values of passion, wellbeing, collaboration, and individual creativity. She places a strong emphasis on having good technique and injury prevention, while also empowering students to try new things and to just enjoy movement. She is beyond excited to be joining the Mini Movers team as a Musical Theater teacher in Somerville public schools!

Bailey is extremely grateful for all the opportunities provided to her through her dance teachers, dance professors, peers, and Dean College. She truly believes in taking advantage of each opportunity and that value can be found in any experience. Under the guidance of Joan Phelps Palladino, Bailey has written and self-published her own book, Dance Brings Joy to Terminally Ill; a Journey of Healing through Dance and Dance Therapy as told by Ella’s Story.
Amidst excelling in technique, composition, creative movement and pedagogy courses at Dean College she has also been teaching and choreographing for several local studios. Bailey loves to continue her dance education beyond and is always interested in learning further, often attending dance conventions around the country. Bailey is an active member of the National Dance Educators Organization where she will be presenting work at their 2022 National Conference. She has found a passion for working with young students and being able to share her own love of dance with the next generation of dancers.

As a member of the Dance Masters of New England Chapter 5, she continues her dance education by attending dance classes and conferences instructed by some of the most outstanding names in the dance industry in cities like New York and Boston. Anna continues her dance career by choreographing and teaching at local dance studios for all ages and dance levels. Her choreography has been recognized in multiple dance competitions receiving high scores, special awards, and top placements.
As a dancer, instructor, and choreographer, Anna prides herself in creating a fun, enthusiastic, hard working atmosphere enriched with artistic expression in every class to build a memorable and positive experience for every dancer who walks in. She encourages all of her dancers to dream beyond the stars and is so excited to share her passion of dance with each and every one of them!

Allison has loved dance ever since she began ballet classes at the age of three. She trained with the Northeast Atlanta Ballet and danced in The Nutcracker all the way through college–she has performed almost every role! Her excitement for performing led her to pursue theatre, and eventually directing and choreographing. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Theatre Education from Columbus State University, and a Master of Arts in Theatre Education from Emerson College.
Most recently, Allison was the Director of Education at the Mosesian Center for the Arts and worked on numerous productions for Watertown Children’s Theatre. In 2023 she founded her own company Allison MacLaury Performing Arts, which offers creativity-focused youth and adult programs in the Greater Boston area.

"Meg Arrington developed her passion for teaching dance when she was assisting dance classes at her local dance studio, DNE School of Dance, where she grew up dancing. She continued her dance education and earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Dance as well as an Associate of Science degree in Business from Dean College. Meg is trained in styles of ballet, tap, jazz, hiphop, modern, contemporary, and Irish step. She also has experience teaching and choreographing in these styles at Dean and local studios.
Meg is a member of the National Dance Educators Organization. She enjoys continuing her education and wants to be the very best dance teacher she can be. In Meg’s classes she encourages having fun, expressing oneself creatively and staying healthy through physical activity. She loves to see how much her students can grow and improve throughout the year. Meg prides herself on the safe space that she creates in all her studios, which allows her students to reach their full potential as dancers and people."


Now Natalia is continuing her dance journey and studies as a dance minor at High Point University in North Carolina. Natalia is also a marketing major and social media marketing minor as well. When not in school she continues to train at Zello Dance Studios over the summer. She is excited to join the team at Mini Movers and continue to share her love for dance!


Courtney continued her dance education after High School in New York City where she lived and studied various dance styles including Classic and Commercial Jazz, Ballet, Modern, Theater Dance and Hip Hop at The American Musical and Dramatic Academy in Manhattan. While in NYC she attended additional classes at Broadway Dance Center and other local studios.
She is currently at the University of New Hampshire and working towards her bachelor’s degree in Dance Theater with a minor in Nutrition. She is continuing her studies in many dance styles as well as choreography and pedagogy courses. Courtney is also a dancer on UNH’s Division 1 Dance Team that allows her to perform locally and compete at a college level at the National College Dance Competitions in Florida.
Most recently dance brought her the opportunity to dance with New Kids on the Block at Fenway Park and the recent Spirited movie on Apple TV.
During the summer months she dances at Zello Dance Studios to continue training while not at school.
Once receiving her bachelor’s degree, she is looking forward to dancing professionally and sharing her love of dance with others.

In 2017, Kaleigh graduated from the Dance Teachers Training Course from the Dance Teachers Club of Boston. In 2019, She got the opportunity to train at the University of Buffalo along with Dance Masters of America, the Student Honors Intensive Program.
Kaleigh is currently a dance major at Dean College. Kaleigh is studying all different styles of dance from the basics of ballet, tap, jazz, pointe, as well as Improvisation, Modern, and dance pedagogy. At Dean, Kaleigh is President of the Pom Team where they compete at UDA New England and perform at many shows on campus.
Kaleigh has gotten the opportunity to choreograph and perform in many shows on campus including New Dancers Showcase, Collaboration Showcase, Choreographers Concert and Dance Company.
After school, she would love to continue to teach her love of dance to children and dance professionally.
