DancEnergy Collaborative

August 29, 2020

This is a group of dancers at DancEnergy who help our Dance teams to be successful recreational dancers. The following are the dancers that are a part of the DancEnergy Collaborative and the responsibilities they have agreed to uphold as a part of the collaborative.

Camryn Santiago, Danielle Sullivan, Pam Quinn, Colleen Hood, Cyndi Milne, Isabel Sweeney, Margaret Hawking, Mareena Carlson

The members of the DancEnergy Collaborative:

  • Can be leaders of the Dance Teams
  • Can be in charge backstage at competitions when the dancers are getting ready (can give direction with make up, hair, costumes, and any dance team rules including the use of cell phones)
  • Can help choreograph team and solo routines
  • Can be in charge of practices and team events should Lisa not be available
  •  Can be there to support the teams

It is agreed that the members of the Collaborative will not deal with any parent issues. All parents should address their concerns to Lisa only. All dance team members will be told of Dance Team rules and will know that those who are a part of the Collaborative have been asked to reinforce the rules. Changes to the DancEnergy Collaborative can be made throughout the dance season and all changes will be shared with the team members and their families as they occur.

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Camryn Santiago:

Camryn Santiago will be going into her eighteenth year as a dancer at DancEnergy. She has assisted Lisa in all of her dance classes as an instructor and choreographer, as well as a mentor. This past dance season Camryn took on many dance classes as the lead teacher. She was the choreographer for many solos, duos and team numbers that were created this past summer. She also took on the role of sending out reminders for the dancers for all dance class and dance team commitments. She is attending Rivier University, pursuing a degree in Elementary Education.

Danielle Sullivan:

Danielle Sullivan started dancing at DancEnergy in 1989 and has been dancing here since! (yes, that 35 years...she loves dancing with Lisa that much!). She enjoys being part of the annual recital, choreographing for the competition teams, community service and so much more. Danielle taught third grade in the Billerica Public Schools for 18 years. She recently just began her new role as an assistant principal in the Lowell Public Schools. Outside of dance, she enjoys traveling, serves as secretary for the Greater Lowell Road Runners and sings in the adult choir at St. Michael's Church in Lowell. If you ever have questions about traveling to Walt Disney World, she can answer them and may invite herself on your trip!

Pam Quinn:

My name is Pam Quinn and I’ve been part of the DancEnergy family for the past 20 years.  I’ve been part of the dance team and collaborative for the past several years.  I am the 'Miss Fix-it' at the studio and also take care of the music and the sound system at the yearly shows. When I'm not at the studio I work as an associate director for an Early Enrichment center.  I’ve have happily worked there for the past 12 years.

Colleen Hood:

Colleen Hood has been a part of the DancEnergy family since she was 3 years old. Although she has taken a step back from performing on stage, she enjoys being in class dancing with the Thursday night adults and supporting all dancers during classes and performances. She enjoys helping to choreograph dance team numbers, being backstage to help out with costumes, make-up and cheering everyone on. Colleen truly enjoys watching everyone shine doing what they love and soaking up all of the positive energy. Colleen loves spending time with her family. She's often on the football, soccer or baseball field cheering on her big kids all while chasing around her baby boy Noah. She is a Special Education Teacher in the Tyngsborough Public Schools and also provides in-home behavior services for children in need.

Cyndy Milne:

My name is Cyndy Milne and I have been part of the DancEnergy family since the beginning.  The motto “Self Confidence Through Dance” is tattooed on my wrist.  I could not think of a better more inclusive environment than DancEnergy for my girls to develop a love and appreciation of dance. When I am not dancing or competing with DancEnergy I work as an Educational Coordinator for a child care center in New Hampshire.  I am also enrolled at Granite State College pursuing my bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education/ Early Childhood Special Education.

Isabel Sweeney:

Isabel Sweeney has been a part of the DancEnergy family since 2004. She can be found helping choreograph numbers, advising makeup, costume, and music choices and volunteering at dance related events to support the dancers. When she isn’t dancing or helping other dancers backstage, she works for MillTown Plumbing as their trainer.

Margaret Hawking:

Margaret has been a member of our studio for over 30 years. Her involvement in the studio is helping to run The Recital Ticket Day sales. Plus managing & coordinating the dancers backstage during dress rehearsal & both nights of the show. During the day she her works in a Podiatry office in Chelmsford.

Mareena Carlson:

Mareena has been a part of the DancEnergy family for 35 years and still loving it. She has found great joy in growing as a dancer, sharing every step of the journey with the friends she’s made along the way. The relationships she’s built and the experiences she’s shared have been significant and dancing is something she looks forward to every Thursday evening. Around the studio, you can find Mareena helping with choreography, sharing input in class, fishing an old dance costume out of "storage", or taking backstage photos at the recital. When Mareena is not at dance, she enjoys spending time with her family and friends whether it be an at home dinner, day out, vacationing, or just relaxing together. She is an 8th grade teacher in the Lowell Public Schools system and coaches soccer, basketball, and volleyball.