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It all begins with passion not perfection.
Kelly Maccioli
Miss Kelly grew up dancing at the Ceil Sharon School of Dance in her hometown of
Marlborough, Massachusetts. It was here that she discovered her love for dance and
spent her 14 years at Ceil’s studying Jazz, Tap, and Lyrical.
Entering college as an art student, Miss Kelly took advantage of a full arts program, spending her electives studying Ballet, and quickly fell in love with it. On top of Ballet classes, as an undergraduate at Colby-Sawyer College, she was very active in the dance community, choreographing and dancing for the Dance Club on campus. Over her four years as part of the CSC Dance Club she rose through their ranks to become first a supporting officer in her Junior year, and then President her Senior year. As President she produced 2 shows a year, and managed over 100 dancers, while continuing to choreograph and dance herself. She graduated in 2003 with a Bachelors Degree in Fine Arts (BFA).
Since graduating in 2003 Kelly has taught Ballet, Tap, and Jazz at various at Dance Studios throughout Massachusetts. From 2017 - 2022 she lead the Elementary Dance Program at Absolute Dance School; teaching, choreographing and designing the
curriculum and summer programs for all Tap, Jazz, and Ballet classes for dancers ages 12 and under. She began teaching at Spirit in Motion Dance Academy in 2022, and has been leading the Tap and Ballet programs here since 2024. As part of the Tap program, she is the founder/creator of ‘Tapping for Parkinson’s’ a free community tap class here at Spirit in Motion focused on building strength, balance, and confidence in those living with Parkinson’s and other movements disorders. This program is inspired by her mother’s own life with Parkinson’s Disease.
Kelly is a Pointe Safe certified teacher and certified by Dance Masters of America to teach Ballet, Tap & Jazz. She is an active member of the local chapter, Dance Masters of New England Chapter 5 (DMNE) and the National Dance Educators Organization
(NDEO). She is dedicated to continuing to learn and grow as a teacher and dancer. Taking advantage of her membership to DMNE and NDEO she attends workshops multiple times a year, and was awarded a scholarship to attend the Unity Dance Conference in New York City in the Summer of 2023. She was also a performing member of Dance Movement Worcester, a dance collaborative for adults, from 2020-2022. She will forever be a student of dance, and continues taking Ballet and Tap
classes as regularly as her schedule will allow.
Spirit in Motion Dance Academy really feels like a second home for Kelly and her family, two of her children also take classes here, and one is on the competition team. When she’s not teaching dance Kelly can be found being the loudest cheerleader at her children’s sporting events or on the roads, trails, and track of her hometown training for a marathon, or two, as a Team Fox athlete in honor of her mother.
Travers King
Travers King, a resident of Hudson, Massachusetts, has been studying theatre and dance for as long as he can remember. He began his dance education at various schools, including Hudson Dance Academy, Center Stage Dance Studio, and Ms. Kim’s School of Dance.
In 2009, Travers received his Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Dance from The University of Hawaii at Manoa, where he concentrated on Contemporary and Ballet Techniques. He also studied at The London Contemporary Dance School, one of the most prestigious dance conservatories in the United Kingdom.
An award-winning choreographer, Travers has performed works by renowned choreographers including Paul Taylor, Murray Louis, Bebe Miller, Siobhan Davies, Shapiro and Smith, Gregg Lizenbery, and Jeff Rubudal. Before returning to the mainland in 2011, he worked professionally with Honolulu Dance Theatre and Ballet Hawaii, while also teaching for The Movement Center, whose mission is “Creating good people through excellent education in the performing arts.”
Travers’ additional theatre credits include A Miracle on Bethel Street, 42nd Street, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Chicago, Red Hot and Cole, and Meet Me in St. Louis. He also serves as the Director of The Melrose Youth Ballet’s Nutcracker.
Most recently, Travers was the Director of The House of Dance in Sudbury and the General Manager of Northern Lights Entertainment. Though he is embarking on new adventures, he is truly excited to bring his passion, experience, and love of dance to Spirit in Motion Dance Academy.
Kaylee Millis (Impavido)
Kaylee was born and raised in Boston, MA. Trained in various styles, Impavido has used her talents to fuse those styles into her very own.
As she grew older, she developed a love for teaching as well as performing, which carried her to where she is today, traveling and teaching in studios and conventions all over the world.
At just 18 years old Impavido finished top 5 on So You Think You Can Dance season 14 and continued on to tour with her season performing all over the country once again.
Impavido has most recently danced for Iconic artists such as Halsey, Janet Jackson, and MC Hammer. Now based out of Boston MA, she continues to create pieces recognized throughout the country.
As of this year Impavido has been choreographing and teaching professionally for over a decade, sharing her wisdom many travel from all over to experience.
Kaylee is driven by a passion for helping students discover their artistry, resilience, and unique creative voices. She believes the heart of teaching lies in balancing discipline with inspiration. In her classroom, students are challenged, supported, and encouraged to take creative risks, experiment with ideas, and discover movement possibilities they may never have considered.
Mentorship is at the heart of Kaylee’s teaching. She strives to create a collaborative and supportive environment where students can think critically, build confidence, and develop their own artistic voices. She guides students not only in refining their movement and technique, but also in navigating the creative process, building professional skills, and approaching their work with confidence and integrity.
Kaylee emphasizes connecting movement to real experiences, helping students create work that is technically strong, emotionally resonant, and uniquely their own.
Cali Lentoni
Cali has been dancing for over 18 years, beginning her training with Jodi Palmieri and proudly following her when Spirit In Motion opened its doors. Throughout her college years, Cali remained deeply connected to Spirit in Motion attending every competition as an assistant. Cali’s journey with Spirit In Motion Dance Academy has truly come full circle. After graduating in 2024, she officially joined the Spirit in Motion faculty. She quickly became an integral part of the competition team, choreographing award winning routines and helping to guide the program. She’s honored to inspire the next generation of dancers.
Dedicated to her own growth as an artist and educator, Cali also believes that the best teachers never stop learning. She continues to expand her knowledge and training by attending conferences, conventions, taking adult classes, dancing with adult collaborative and working toward certifications. Her commitment to professional growth ensures she brings fresh, innovative, and safe teaching practices into the classroom.
In addition to her teaching, Cali has also been Spirit In Motion’s Marketing Manager for over a year, bringing her love of storytelling and design into building Spirit in Motion’s brand and community presence.
Cali genuinely cares about each and every one of her students. As a teacher, Cali believes in more than just teaching steps. She is passionate about shaping confident, resilient, and expressive dancers. She pushes her students to reach their full potential, encouraging them to strive for excellence while always staying true to themselves. Known for her energy, encouragement, and unwavering commitment, Cali is the kind of teacher who never gives up on her dancers and makes every class feel like home.
Taegan Ronan
Taegan began dancing at the age of six, but around age 12 she took her training to the next level and began pursuing dance with a deeper passion and commitment. She continues to advance her training through classes at Spirit in Motion Dance Academy, conventions, master classes, and conferences throughout the year. Taegan regularly trains in Ballet, Jazz, Lyrical, Modern, Contemporary, and Hip Hop.
A competitive dancer since the age of eight, Taegan began her competition journey with Jodi Palmieri Dance Company. Throughout her competitive career, she has earned multiple regional and national titles, as well as numerous scholarships, performance invitations, and judges’ awards in recognition of her performances.
Taegan successfully completed coursework in dance, anatomy, and injury prevention and earned her certification as a dance instructor through the University of Nevada, Las Vegas’ Dance Teacher University.
In 2023–2024, Taegan began choreographing for competition, with her pieces earning special judges’ awards and top-three placements, as well as a National Choreography Award. She continued her success throughout the 2024–2025 season, earning additional regional and national titles at multiple competitions. In 2025, Taegan became an Ambassador for Embody Dance Conference, giving her the opportunity to travel and provide artist-to-artist feedback to competing soloists while gaining valuable experience from another perspective within the dance industry.
As Taegan begins her next chapter at Worcester State University, she is excited to continue her own dance training as a member of the Worcester State Dance Club while also sharing her love of dance as a guest teacher at Spirit in Motion Dance Academy. She is also looking forward to working with Work It Dance Competition, where she will have the opportunity to experience competitive dance from another side while continuing to be involved in a world she loves.
Over the years, Taegan has come to realize what a powerful tool dance can be for those who may struggle to find their voice and for those who simply need a way to express themselves. That is what she loves most about dance. She is especially excited to work with our younger dancers, helping them discover their own passion for dance while building confidence, creativity, and belief in themselves.
Pam Casavoy
I began my dance education at the age of 14, later than most, but from the moment I started, I fell completely in love and never looked back. I began with jazz and added tap the following year, eventually expanding my training to include ballet, lyrical, hip hop, musical theatre, and continued studies in jazz and tap. I have also enjoyed exploring additional styles, including belly dance.
I competed throughout high school and continued competing as an adult. During my high school years, I choreographed and performed in all school musicals, including The Little Mermaid, Alice in Wonderland, and Schoolhouse Rock. I also choreographed and performed as a soloist in a production of Amahl and the Night Visitors with the Thayer Symphony Orchestra.
I competed throughout high school and continued competing as an adult. During my high school years, I choreographed and performed in all school musicals, including The Little Mermaid, Alice in Wonderland, and Schoolhouse Rock. I also choreographed and performed as a soloist in a production of Amahl and the Night Visitors with the Thayer Symphony Orchestra.
In addition, I have had the opportunity to perform with numerous community theatre groups in productions such as Annie, Anything Goes, 42nd Street, Carousel, and The Music Man.
On the teaching side, I have been instructing dancers for 30 years, working with students from age two through adult. I continue to further my own education through teacher workshops and professional development opportunities, including programs with Dance Masters of America.I look forward to sharing my passion, experience, and love for dance with each and every student.
Faith Porcella
Faith discovered her love and passion for dance as a young child and has been dancing since 2003. She trained both recreationally and competitively at Brandi Rae School of Dance and Center Stage Dance Studio, and is especially proud to have been a student of Mr. Travers King for many years.
At 13 years old, Faith began assistant teaching classes at Center Stage Dance Studio, discovering a passion for sharing her love of dance with younger students. At 16, she began teaching her own boys’ hip-hop class. Since then, she has continued to grow as both a dancer and educator, furthering her training through master classes, workshops, conventions, and live performances.
Faith has a deep love and appreciation for all styles of dance and a genuine desire to continue learning and growing within the art. As a teacher, she strives to help her students build strong skills and technique while encouraging them to develop their own genuine and personal relationship with dance. As a mother to a little dancer herself, Faith understands just how special it is to place your child in the care of a teacher. Faith’s teaching style is kind, nurturing, and supportive, making her a positive role model and teacher for the dancers in her classroom.
Faith is so excited to begin this new chapter with Spirit In Motion Dance Academy and looks forward to creating meaningful memories, inspiring her students, and sharing her love of dance with them each year.
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