Welcome to Dance Track Studio!
Celebrating our 40th season of dance!
Established in 1985 by Marlene and Kelly Russell-Kerr, Dance Track Studio has been the home of dance enthusiasts for over 39 seasons. We're more than just a studio, we're a family that values quality dance education in an environment filled with warmth and camaraderie
Our state-of-the-art studio is a safe and nurturing space where students can grow their confidence, learn teamwork, and master the art of dance. We've created an all encompassing curriculum that caters to all age groups and skill levels.
Whether you are a toddler starting with our 8-week Tiny Dance sessions or an experienced dancer aiming to compete, we have you covered.
Explore a diverse array of dance genres including Ballet, Pointe, Jazz, Tap, Hip Hop, Lyrical, Contemporary, and Acro Dance. Our seasoned faculty, led by owner and director Kelly Kerr, are dedicated to guiding you towards your dance dreams
So, whether you're dancing for fun, fitness, or fame, Dance Track Studio is your perfect partner on the dance floor. Welcome to the Dance Track Family!
Meet Our Dedicated Team of Dance Instructors
Kelly Russell - Director
Owner/Director Kelly Russell started dancing at the age of 2 at her mother's dance studio "Russell School of Baton and Dance" in Malden Mass. Kelly was also a competitive gymnast. She also studied Ballet at the E. Virginia Williams school of Dance and at The Boston Ballet School performing in the Nutcracker for eight years. She trained at the Sherry Golds Dance Unlimited and Rhee & Rennie Gold and became a Gold Dance Company Member. She started teaching at the E. Virginia Williams School of dance and was also the Director/Teacher for Creative Arts for Kids in Reading. Taking a short break from teaching to pursue a professional career Kelly received the Joe Tremane scholarship to dance at their studio in LA. Later moved to N.Y.C and became a dancer for the Singer Mark Anthony & Crissy Ieiss. She also Performed in Dinner Theater in Chicago Illinois in the Marriot Lincolnshire's production of "Funny Girl" and also performed in "Singing in the Rain" at Druary Lane Theater. Performed at Walt Disney's Worlds Pleasure Island as a dancer for six years and competed on the Television show Star Search. Kelly is a certified member of The Dance Teachers Club of Boston, Dance Masters of America, Actors Equity & Acrobatic Arts Certified as well as CPR Certified. Dance Track Studio is a member of the Melrose & Wakefield/Lynnfield Chamber of Commerce. I am so proud of our Dance Track dancers accomplishments over the years dancing at such venues as Walt Disney World, Radio City Music Hall, Boston Garden, Fenway Park, Canobie Lake Park, Topsfield Fair and more.
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Julia Kerr
Julia has been dancing at Dance Track Studio since the age of three. She has competed in numerous dance competitions and has performed at iconic venues including the Boston Garden, Fenway Park, and in The Nutcracker with the touring Dance Prism Ballet Company. Julia received a four-year dance scholarship to Roger Williams University, where she spent her freshman year, before transferring to the University of Massachusetts Amherst. There, she earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Dance, studying Ballet, Contemporary, Jazz, Dance History, Kinesiology, as well as Stage Production and Choreography. She has completed three summers of training with the Dance Teachers’ Club of Boston and is certified in Acrobatic Arts Module One and CPR. Julia is also a proud member of Dance Masters of America, Chapter 5.In addition to her dance training, Julia has completed her Pilates course and is currently working toward full certification as she finalizes her teaching hours and prepares for the exam. Julia is thrilled to be back at Dance Track, sharing her passion and knowledge with the next generation of students!
Nicole Doucette - Assistant Director
Dance Team Director - Nicole Doucette has been dancing since the age of 4. She began with a ballet class and quickly went on to take classes in tap, jazz, hip hop, contemporary, lyrical, pointe, and breakdancing. At age 13, Nicole became an assistant dance teacher and instantly found her love for teaching. It was in this role that she first discovered how much she enjoyed being able to share her passion for dance and pass on the artistry to the next generation of students. During her senior year of high school, Nicole had the opportunity to complete an internship with a local dance studio. As part of this role, she had the chance to see the “behind the scenes” of running a studio, assist in planning an annual performance, and choreograph routines in multiple styles for students of all ages. After graduating from Melrose High School in 2013, she went on to the University of Hartford to study Elementary and Special Education. Determined to keep dance in her life, Nicole auditioned for her university's hip hop dance team. With this team she had the opportunity to take classes from several different choreographers, perform and compete at various events throughout the state of Connecticut, and choreograph diverse routines for her teammates. In addition, she taught dance classes on her college campus as part of the University’s Greek Life philanthropy program. Nicole graduated in May of 2017 with a Bachelor of Science in Integrated Elementary and Special Education. She then went on to receive a Master of Education in Curriculum and Teaching from Fitchburg State University in 2019, a degree that Nicole now uses to design her own dance curriculum for her students. Over the years Nicole has participated in several dance conventions, including Monsters of Hip Hop and The Pulse, taking classes from well known choreographers in order to better herself as a dancer, a choreographer and an instructor. In addition, she continues to participate in dance classes both locally at neighborhood dance studios and nationally via online platforms, such as CLI Studios, in an effort to always be bettering her craft. Since joining Dance Track in 2018, Nicole has had the opportunity to work with students of all ages in both recreational classes as well as on competition teams. Sharing her love and passion for dance in the hopes of guiding students to discover the same sentiment in themselves is what she truly loves to do. Nicole can’t wait to share another great season with the dancers and faculty of Dance Track!
Kayla Ostrowski
Kayla is a performer, dance teacher, choreographer and Massachusetts native. She graduated from Marymount Manhattan College in 2019, where she studied dance with a minor in photography. During her time in NYC, Kayla has performed at the Park Avenue Armory, Dixon Place, Steps on Broadway, Carnival Choreographer’s Ball, Museum of Ice Cream and as a part of the Table of Silence Project at Lincoln Center. She has set her own work on Marymount Manhattan students, Boston Community Dance Project and Refine Dance Company. Kayla currently enjoys teaching and performing throughout the Boston area, most recently making her acting debut in the cast of Rocky Relationships at the Boston New Works Festival. A forever student, she strives to always continue learning and sharing.
Eliana Coppola
Eliana started dancing at the age of 2 at Dance Track Studio. Here, she found her love for dance, along with a supportive community of dancers and faculty. Eliana danced for 16 years at her home studio where she trained in a variety of styles such as ballet, hiphop, contemporary, jazz, and tap before graduating high school in 2020. In addition, Eliana competed on a competition team, assisted teaching dance classes to younger students, and performed at venues such as the Celtics and Red Sox. She went on to study nursing at the University of Rhode Island and joined the Club Dance team where she continued to train and perform in a variety of dance styles, as well as choreograph routines. Eliana is also a trained group exercise instructor, and taught Barre classes at the University. After graduating URI in 2024, Eliana keeps her love of dance alive by taking dance classes at local studios, participating in opportunities such as performing in a Flash Mob at Encore or working backstage at dance recitals, and teaching pop up classes at Dance Track. Eliana is so excited to come back to Dance Track as a faculty member and share her passion for dance and movement with Dance Track students.