Premiere Dance Center is proud to be home to a faculty of experienced, talented and passionate dance educators.
Danielle Quinlan, Artistic Director
Danielle is a passionate and accomplished dance educator, choreographer, and artistic director from Medford, Massachusetts. Her love of dance began more than 20 years ago, training at studios throughout Massachusetts and continuing her education under renowned master teachers.
With extensive training in ballet, tap, jazz, contemporary, lyrical, and hip-hop, Danielle brings a diverse and dynamic perspective to her teaching and choreography. She graduated from Roger Williams University with a major in Communications and a minor in Dance, combining her artistic background with strong communication and leadership skills.
For the past decade, Danielle has dedicated herself to teaching and choreographing for dancers ranging from 18 months to 18 years old, inspiring students at every stage to grow not only as dancers, but also as confident performers. Her choreography has earned numerous awards and accolades throughout the competitive dance world, most notably her choreography for “Happy Together,” which was recognized among the Top 5 for Artist of the Year. at Platinum Dance Competition—a remarkable national achievement.
She is committed to creating an environment where dancers are challenged to reach their fullest potential while developing a genuine love and appreciation for the art of dance.
Casey Mack, Artistic Director
From the moment Casey stepped into a dance studio at just two years old, dance became an important part of her life. A Reading, Massachusetts native, Casey spent 10 years competing before continuing her education and training at Roger Williams University, where she immersed herself in a wide range of dance styles and performance opportunities.
Casey’s training spans ballet, pointe, jazz, modern, contemporary, lyrical, and hip-hop. Her education has extended far beyond the studio, including conventions, competitions, and master classes with some of the industry’s most influential choreographers, including Mia Michaels, Brian Friedman, Tyce Diorio, Dave Scott, and Laurieann Gibson. She has also trained and performed with Urbanity Dance Company, adding professional performance experience to her extensive dance background.
While at Roger Williams University, Casey was an active member of the dance team, dance theatre, and dance club. She graduated with a degree in Business Management and a minor in Dance, giving her a unique combination of artistic experience and business-minded leadership.
Casey has been recognized with multiple awards celebrating the creativity and entertainment value of her work. Among her notable achievements are an Apogee Award for “This Ain’t Texas” and an Odyssey Award for “Hey Mickey” at StarQuest Dance Competition. She is passionate about helping dancers discover their own confidence and individuality while creating performances that audiences remember long after the curtain closes.
Alanna Coughlin, Instructor
A Wilmington, Massachusetts native, Alanna has been dancing since the age of two. From her earliest years in the studio, dance has been a constant in her life—not only as a dancer and member of the competition team, but also as an assistant teacher, where she discovered her love for helping young dancers learn and grow.
Throughout her training, Alanna has continued to expand her skills through dance conventions and master classes with accomplished choreographers including Lauren Froderman, Alex Wong, Brandon Bryant, Ellenore Scott, and more.
Alanna graduated from the University of Rhode Island with a degree in Early Childhood Education and currently works as a 2nd grade teacher. Her experience in the classroom, combined with her lifelong passion for dance, makes her a natural and enthusiastic instructor.
Alanna brings her love of movement, creativity, and teaching to Premiere Dance Center, where she inspires her students to find confidence, have fun, and fall in love with dance just as she did.
Lindsay Somerville, Instructor
Lindsay brings more than two decades of dance experience to Premiere Dance Center. A Medford, Massachusetts native, Lindsay began her training at studios throughout the Greater Boston area and went on to develop a diverse background in ballet, tap, jazz, lyrical, contemporary, pointe, modern, and hip-hop.
Lindsay continued her dance journey at Bridgewater State University, where she majored in Dance Education and Early Childhood Education. During her time at Bridgewater, she was a member of the nationally ranked dance team and also performed with the university’s dance company, taking on the additional role of choreographer.
With a career rooted in both dance and education, Lindsay loves helping young dancers discover their strengths while encouraging them to take on new challenges. She currently teaches Kindergarten and brings that same patience, enthusiasm, and creativity into the dance studio.
Lindsay shares her love of dance with students while helping them build strong foundations, lasting confidence, and a genuine appreciation for the art form.
Annabelle Costa, Instructor
Annabelle has been dancing since the age of two and began competing at just nine years old. A proud Premiere Dance Center alumna, Annabelle has grown up in the studio and has continued to nurture her passion for dance through competitions and master classes.
After graduating from Malden High School in 2020, Annabelle continued her education at Bunker Hill Community College, where she is studying Business with the goal of one day owning her own dance studio.
Now an instructor at Premiere Dance Center, Annabelle brings a special perspective to the studio as both a former student and mentor. She works closely with our Baby, Tiny, and Mini dancers, bringing energy, patience, and enthusiasm to every class. As a former Premiere dancer herself, she is a wonderful role model for our youngest students and loves helping them build confidence while discovering the joy of dance.
Alexandria Nunweiler, Instructor
Described by Dance Informa as “grace with power,” Alexandria Nunweiler’s work is permeated by her core belief that movement is for everybody and every body — whether that be in the classroom, on stage, or on the yoga mat. As an educator she utilizes a somatic approach to learning which involves bodily awareness and strength building. As a performer, Alexandria works professionally within The Click in projects led by Angelina Benitez, Kristin Wagner and Lonnie Stanton for stage, screen, and augmented reality app, as well as devising her first evening-length work Edge of Aquarius. Recently, Alexandria has performed in the Philadelphia Fringe Festival (2021), Salem Arts Festival (2022) DanceNOW Boston (2022), and BOOM Charlotte (2022), among others. A lifelong learner, she holds her BA in Dance from Winthrop University (2014), MSc from Hult International Business School (2017), 200-hour RYT from Jenny Lane Yoga (2021) and spent the summer studying at ImPulsTanz International Dance Festival (2022) in Vienna, Austria.
Miranda Quinlan, Instructor
For Miranda, dance has been a lifelong passion. A Billerica, Massachusetts native, Miranda began dancing at just three years old and quickly found her place in the studio. Over the years, she has trained in tap, ballet, jazz, hip-hop, and lyrical, developing a versatile foundation and a genuine love for performing and teaching.
Miranda’s connection with dance goes hand in hand with her love of working with children. She has taught dancers of various ages, creating an environment where students can feel encouraged, confident, and excited to learn.
Outside of the studio, Miranda has pursued a career centered around caring for others. She graduated from Salem State University with a Bachelor’s degree in Nursing and currently works as a Registered Nurse at Mass General Hospital. Her compassion, patience, and dedication shine through both in her nursing career and in the way she connects with her students.
