Our Instructors

Is the current CEO /Owner of Neighborhood School of Dance. Brittany Started dancing at NSD in 1993, and her passion never left. Brittany has extensive experience teaching tap, jazz, ballet, pointe, acrobatic dance, contemporary and modern.

What her students say: “Ms. Brittany is compassionate, understanding and energetic. If you are a new student, she does lots of review, and adjusts her classes to fit all levels of dancers. She also has a bomb playlist!!”

Classes she’s teaching this season:
Port: Adult Tap workshops
Olean: Adult Tap, Advance Tap, Advance Jazz

Trainings she’s completed: Acrobatic Arts Certified, Dance Masters of America Teacher Training School and has trained at world-renowned dance studios in New York City; Toronto, ON; and Rome, Italy. Dance Teacher Network Conference 2018,Toronto Dance Teacher Expo 2019, NSD Teacher Training 2022, and Toronto Dance Teacher Expo 2024.

is the director here at NSD. She has been dancing at NSD since 2012 and has been a teacher since 2019. She teaches at both the Olean and Port Allegany locations. Kyleigh has taught Modern, Ballet, lyrical, Hip Hop, pointe, and Jazz.

What her students say: “Ms. Kyleigh is young, relatable and understanding. She is a good listener and builds strong connections with her students. We love Ms. Kyleigh!”

Classes she’s teaching this season:
Port: Modern, Advance Ballet/lyrical, Advanced Jazz, Pointe. Olean: Jazz, Ballet

Trainings she’s completed: Toronto Dance Teacher Expo 2019, NSD Teacher Training 2022, Dance Masters Jazz Intensive in Boston, MA in 2016, DMA Teacher Training 2023, Attended classes at Steps on Broadway in NYC multiple times, Certified in ballet dance injury prevention, Toronto Dance Teacher Expo 2024.

Has been a part of NSD since 2015. She is our Assistant Director of Children’s Studies. Shelley has many years of experience teaching different styles of dance including Tap, Jazz, Ballet, Modern, Hip Hop, Adult Fitness, and Pre-school classes. She is a board member for Bradford Little Theatre and choreograph for local theatres.

What her students say about her: “Ms. Shelley is Fun, energetic, and loves props. She is amazing at getting on our level, making us feel confident without rushing things. She has seasonal themes to keep class engaging and interesting every week, we love Ms. Shelley!”

Classes she’s teaching this season:
Olean: Twinkle Stars, Rising Stars, Shooting Stars, Cosmic Combo 1/2/3, Jazz Funk, Hip Hop 1, Modern/Musical Theatre, Ballet 1.

Trainings she’s completed: Dance Masters of America Teacher Training School, Dance Teacher Network Conference 2018, Toronto Dance Teacher Expo 2019 & 2024, and NSD Teacher Training 2022

has dancing at NSD since 2020. She has a lot of energy, excitement and always comes to class with a smile! She has taught Rising Stars. She is an avid tapper!

What her students say: “Ms. Kathryn is kind and patient. She has a lot of Energy!”

Classes she is teaching this season:
Port: Twinkle/Rising Stars, Cosmic Combo 1, Cosmic Combo 2

Trainings She Completed: NSD Teacher Training 2022

has been dancing at NSD since 2010. She has taken tap, jazz, ballet, hip hop, modern, lyrical and contemporary. She started teaching in the summer of 2023 and was a long-term substitute in spring of 2023.

What her students say: “Ms. Leigha is relatable, has a passion for her students to enjoy class!”

Classes she is teaching this season: Olean: Acrobatics, Pre-Teen Lyrical, Adult Hip Hop, Advanced Hip Hop, Hip Hop 2, Contemporary, Jazz 1, Tap 1&2 Port Allegany: Acrobatics, Jazz/Funk, Pre-teen Ballet, Pre-teen Tap

Trainings She Completed: Dance Masters of America Teacher Training School 2023 and Toronto Dance Teacher Expo 2024.

has been dancing at NSD since 2014. She is an avid Ballet and Pointe dancer and choreographer. She has taken ballet, lyrical, modern, and pointe. Her focus is on technique.

What her students say: “Ms. Boston is relatable, understanding, and coolest teacher we have ever had. She likes to focus on technique which helps us accomplish our goals!”

Classes she is teaching this season:
Olean: Advance Ballet, Advanced Lyrical, and Pointe

Trainings She Completed: NSD Teacher Training 2022