meet our teachers

Hi all! I am Miss Madeline! I am very excited and grateful to be teaching at BSOTD this year and look forward to meeting everyone! I love being active and you can often find me going for a run, dancing, or doing yoga on my days off.

Hi! I’m Miss Lexy! I am so excited to be starting my fourth year at BSOTD! I am a preschool teacher in Colonie. When I am not teaching dance, I love to perform or stage manage local musicals. I also coach the varsity cheer team at La Salle Institute. I love to spend my free time at home with my husband and my daughter. I am so excited for the year to start and I can’t wait to meet everyone!!

Hello! My name is Miss Jeanna, this will be my fourth year with BSOTD! I am the youngest sibling of three by twenty years. I love meeting new people, I’m excited to see some new and familiar faces this season!

Hi everyone!! I graduated from Siena College in 2025 with my Bachelor’s in Psychology and will receive my masters in school psychology in 2028 from SUNY Albany! I work as a substitute teacher in North Colonie Schools and over the summer I am teachers Aide at BOCES!!! My hometown is Seaford, Long Island NY!! I have been dancing my whole life and love everything about it from performing to costumes and makeup!!! I am so excited to continue to work with students, watching them grow, learn and find joy in dancing as much as I do!

Hi everyone! I’m Miss Livi, and this is my sixth year teaching at BSOTD. I live in Troy, NY and work full-time at RPI. Outside of the studio, I love going on walks with my new puppy, Millie, diving into a good book, experimenting in the kitchen, and tending to my growing collection of houseplants. I’m so excited for another amazing year of dance and can’t wait to grow, learn, and have fun with all of you!

Hi I’m Miss Mackenzie and I am so excited for the 52nd season at BSOTD. This is my 5th year teaching at BSOTD and I am so grateful to be back. I grew up in Slingerlands, NY and have been dancing since I was 2 years old. Dance has always been my passion, but I am also a mental health clinician at a local high school. I enjoy spending free time with my friends and family, exploring restaurants, traveling to new cities, and watching reality TV. I look forward to dancing with you this season and sharing our love for dance!

Hi! I’m Miss Jen! I grew up in Voorheesville and currently live there with my husband Justin, my daughter Giada (also a current BSOTD dancer!) and our sweet dog Ailee. I teach Spanish at Clayton A Bouton High & Voorheesville Middle School and started our middle/high school dance club there, where I have served as the advisor for the last ten years.

Hi! I’m Miss Olivia! Originally, I’m from the area and feel really lucky to now be teaching in the same community that helped shape me. I worked as a school psychologist before shifting into teaching dance full time, and I have both a Bachelor’s and Master’s in psychology-related fields. Supporting kids has always been at the center of what I do—just now in a more creative space. Outside the studio, I love reading mystery novels and spending time with my rescue dogs. I’m excited for another fun and meaningful season ahead.

Hi, I’m Miss Elizabeth! I’m so excited to be both a ballet instructor and the Artistic Director of BSOTD’s new production company. From the time I was little, my parents have supported my love of dance, and their encouragement still inspires me every single day as a teacher. I can’t wait to kick off our 52nd season with all of you—let’s make it an unforgettable one!

Hi! I’m Miss Christina! I started dancing at BSOTD in 2001 and worked as a student teacher while training in ballet, tap, jazz, and lyrical. I continued to dance and choreograph for the Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences dance team for five years. I returned to teaching at BSOTD in 2019 and have since taught ballet, tap, jazz, musical theater, tap:kickline, and fitness. Outside of dance, I work as an Oncology Clinical Pharmacist, teach fitness classes, and stay actively involved in my church community.

Hi!!! I am Miss Carly! This is my fifth season with BSOTD! Dance is my biggest passion and teaching just absolutely fills my heart. Outside of teaching and dancing, I love going to the gym, spending time with friends, or working on some sort of new craft. My favorite artist of all time is Tate McRae, and she’s been my dance idol since I was a kid! I cannot wait for this new dance season to start!

Hi! I’m Miss Rory and I’m so excited for my third year of teaching at BSOTD! I grew up in Delmar and am the youngest of 5. I’ve been dancing since I was 3 years old! I look forward to meeting you and can’t wait to dance with you all this upcoming season!

Hey everyone! I’m Lauren and I am so excited to be back at Barbara’s, but on the other side! I grew up dancing at Barbara’s, starting at age 3! I recently graduated from Loyola University Maryland with a bachelors of science in biology and psychology. I’m now currently studying to attend law school! In my free time I love reading, going for walks or working out, and watching movies 🙂

Hi! I am Miss Grace and I am so excited for the start of BSOTD season 52! This is my fourth year teaching at BSOTD but I have been a dancer at Barbara’s since 2004 when I was 3 years old. When I’m not dancing at the studio you can find me riding horses or spending time with my 2 cats Maverick and Wack. I also enjoy listening to music and watching football (Go Bills!). Looking forward to a great dance year!

My name is Miss Maddy! This is my 4th Season teaching with BSOTD, but my 23rd Season working with the studio. I grew up just a short walk from BSOTD’s old location and danced with them my entire childhood. I went away for college and lived in NYC for a few years, but came back every June to help out with the Recital. When I moved back to Albany three years ago, one of the first things I did was reach out to Miss Caley. My time at Barbara’s was full of support, kindness, and fun and I wanted more than anything to pass that on to the next generation of BSOTD!

Hi! I’m Miss Erika and I love teaching dance and am excited for the new season! When not at the studio my husband and I enjoy live music, comedy, hiking, movies, documentaries, new restaurants to try, and hanging out with our pup Waffles. I have a Bachelor’s in Environmental Policy and Planning from UWGB.

Hi, I am Miss Katelyn and I am so excited to begin teaching with BSOTD! I am so grateful for this opportunity to work with BSOTD, your children, and your families. I grew up just outside of Scranton, PA and have since moved to Albany to pursue my PsyD in School Pscyhology. I love to read, spend time with my family, and hang out with friends! I look forward to teaching and spending time with you this season!

Hi, I’m Miss Gina and I am so excited for my first year at BSOTD. I’m a preschool teacher in an integrated classroom, and I absolutely love working with children. I am currently back in school to work towards my bachelors degree in early childhood education so I can continue growing and providing the best support to all my students. I enjoy spending time with my friends and family, trying new coffee shops and online shopping! I can’t wait to meet everyone and have so much fun dancing together.

Hi I am Miss Isabella. I am so excited to start my first year at BSOTD! I am from Latham, NY and have been dancing since I was 2. I am attending UAlbany for elementary education this fall. I lvoe working with kids and dance has been one of the biggest parts of my life. I am so grateful to ignite the same passion in younger dancers that I’ve had. I love spending time with my family, reading books, traveling and shopping! I am so excited to meet everyone.

Hi I’m Miss Madison and this is my first year teaching at BSOTD. I can’t wait to meet you all. I grew up in Galway, NY and I have been dancing since I was four years old. I went to SUNY Geneseo to study Biochemistry and now I work at Regeneron Pharmaceuticals in Quality Control. I enjoy spending my free time crafting, playing with my cats, and of course dancing! I am so excited to work with you all this year!

Hello! My name is Miss Meg! It’s my first season with BSOTD, and I am so excited to get to know you all! I absolutely love helping to shape the next generation of dancers!

Hi I’m Miss Michaela! I am so excited to start teaching at BSOTD. Although this is only me first year here, I have been teaching dance for 10+ years! You might recognize me from BSOTD summer camps this past summer, or dancin’ around around Albany & Clifton Park! My absolute favorite thing to do is spread the love for dance & express myself through movement! In 2021, I graduated from Roger Williams University with a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering and a Minor in Dance and Performing Arts Studies. I love to travel, paint, and I just started a new passion for skiing last winter! I used to work as an engineer, so I still love to build things, DIY, and design projects!

Hi there! I’m Miss Riley. After growing up right down the road, I am so excited for my first season at BSOTD! I am currently a sophomore at UAlbany studying Human Development and Bioethics. After 3 years as a camp and afterschool counselor, I have grown a love for working with and helping out kids. I am so excited to take my experience into the field of dance!