Teaching Staff
Our staff, along with our Director and Assistant Director, offer a well-rounded and traditional performing arts education.
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Teacher/Receptionist: Lauren Cote

Miss Lauren as worked along side Mrs. Sheri since before TTP opened it's doors in 1999. Together they directed the well-known Kent County YMCA dance camps for 2 years. Upon graduating from URI, Miss Lauren taught at a Pre-school for children with special needs. She now works full time at TTP where she works along side Mrs. Angela at the desk and also teaches all styles of dance. She has performed in many community theatre performances for The Academy Players and Chance to Dance. She has been in such musicals as "A Chorus Line", A Funny Thing Happened On The Way To The Forum", and "Jesus Christ Superstar". She is currently working on the planning of TTP's Hershey Park performance this summer.

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Teacher/Receptionst: Liz Drape

Miss Liz has been dancing for many years. She has an extensive background in all styles of dance. Miss Liz is delighted to be joinging the TTP staff full time this year. Miss Liz is full of light and energy and her students love her. She has choreographed numerous Hip Hop numbers that have been given rave revues. Miss Liz will be teaching a 6 week Hip Hop program at Hope Highlands Elementary in Cranston.

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Teacher/Receptionist: Denise Viti

Ms. Denise has been teaching for over a decade. She first started performing under the direction of of Kathy St. Jean. After starting a family, Ms. Denise continued her teaching career at TTP.  She has traveled and performed locally and nationally. She has competed and consistantly scored at the top off her field. Ms Denise also works for Ocean State Pediatrics where she is a receptionst. She is the proud mom of Natalia.

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Teacher: Jennifer Larsh

Mrs Jen has an extensive background in Ballet , Pointe, and Lyrical. She has been dancing since a very young age. She has been teaching at To The Pointe for 6 years. As well as teaching at TTP, Mrs. Jen is a Pre-K teacher at St. Paul's in Providence. She is the proud Mom of Emma and Ryan.

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Teacher: Tara Calise

Mrs. Tara has been dancing for over 25 years. She has been teaching for over a decade. Along side teaching at TTP, she is a fitness program director at the West Bay YMCA and the Dance Program Director there as well. She has a degree is Exercise Science from U.R.I.

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Teacher/Receptionist: Angel Yeomans

Miss Angel has been dancing with To The Pointe since it opened it's doors in 1999. She is a talented Hip Hop and Jazz dancer. She brings energy and excitement to her classes. She currently attends R.I.C. where she is studying for a degree in Early Childhood Education / Special Ed.

 

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Teacher/Receptionist: Jessica Jozwiak

    Miss Jessica has been dancing all of her life. She is a talented dancer with many ideas and innovations in choreography. Along with her dance experience, she is also certified in Elementary Education and English. Miss Jessica has a warm personality and looks forward to another great year at TTP!

Teacher Trainee: Karina Aspeel

     Miss Karina is a Sophmore at North Providence High School. She is currently in her second year of teacher training at TTP. She has been dancing since the age of 3. She has competed and performed with TTP and her high school dance team for many years and has a passion for teaching dance.