About Us

OUR STAFF

Carolyn Coskren, Owner and Artistic Director

Owner and director of Dance Inspirations Carolyn holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Plymouth State University in Theater and Movement for Children with a minor in Dance.  Carolyn has taught at several New Hampshire Dance Studios, was an adjunct teacher of tap at PSU and a tap & jazz teacher at the Cary Ballet Conservatory in Cary North Carolina.  Carolyn has been a guest artist at Cleveland Ballet Conservatory.  One of Carolyn's favorite parts of being a dance teacher is working on costumes. Her love of costuming has allowed her to work on "So You Think Can Dance" tours seasons 2009 & 2010 in the costume department. 

Her choreography credits include The Wiz, 7 Brides for 7 Brothers, Joseph and his Technicolor Dream Coat, Anything Goes, 42nd Street, Guys and Dolls, Footloose, Grease, Newsies, & more! For over ten years Carolyn has been a choreographer for the Broken Ground School in Concord NH "Kids in Action" theater group where she has worked with students in 3rd - 5th grade some of her choreography credits include, “Alice In Wonderland", "Beauty and The Beast", "Aladdin", and "Mary Poppins". She is also a choreographer for RB Productions in Concord as well as C.A.S.T at Concord High School.

Carolyn is a member of Dance Masters of America, Dance Teachers Club of Boston and Certified to Teach by Dance Masters of America and holds a certification in Acrodance.  Residing in Concord NH, Carolyn lives with her husband Ryan and 2 children, Brady & Tyler. 

Amy LeVan

Amy LeVan is trained in a variety of styles of dance including modern, contemporary, jazz, and classical ballet. She has been teaching dance in the the Southern New Hampshire area since 2008, and a member of the Dance Inspirations family since 2015. With a background in Early Childhood Education and years of studio experience, Miss Amy is often found teaching our Inspired Kids or leveled ballet and pointe classes here at Dance Inspirations. Amy has also led our Dance With Friends program since 2021, utilizing techniques developed through the Rhythm Works Integrative Dance certification for teaching students with special needs. She works with students of all ages and abilities and promotes a positive and supportive learning environment, while encouraging independence and responsibility that students will carry beyond our studio walls. In addition to her dance training, Amy also holds a Bachelor of Arts in writing and publishing from Emerson College and is currently working on her first collection of nonfiction essays and poetry.

Laurie Tzannos

Laurie Tzannos graduated from Keene State College in 1994, earning a BA in Theatre Arts with a concentration in Dance. She earned a Certificate in Vaganova Ballet Technique in 1996 through the Pennsylvania Academy of Ballet at Bryn Mawr College. For over 23 years, she has taught dance, including owning her own studio for 9 years. She currently teaches a broad range of techniques including Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Modern, Lyrical, Contemporary, Creative Movement, Musical Theatre and much more. Laurie has three daughters Riley, Maija, and Teegan who have all danced at DI competitively.

Kaleigh Nelson

 

Kaleigh graduated from Bishop Brady High School in 2020 and is now studying psychology at Saint Anselm College in Manchester. She has been dancing at Dance Inspirations since she was 3 years old, and has helped with classes for many years. Kaleigh teaches tap, jazz, and ballet at the studio. Kaleigh is also involved in the competition team at Dance Inspirations.

 

Brady Coskren

Brady, daughter of owner Carolyn, has been with Dance Inspirations since birth! Brady began dancing as soon as she could and has been teaching dance classes since she was sixteen. She grew up with the studio and has become an accomplished dancer.  Brady was very active in the Concord acting scene for over ten years, as well as previously working for RB Productions. She was the assistant choreographer and stage manager for Kids In Action at Broken Ground Elementary School for many years. Brady is a teacher at the studio and runs most of DI's social media accounts. Brady graduated with a BS in the Creative & Entertainment Industries, and a dance minor from Belmont University in Nashville, TN. Brady has worked at one of the biggest talent agencies in the world, Creative Artists Agency. Brady now works freelance in Film & Television as well at Dance Inspirations.

Rially Pozzebon

Rially Pozzebon comes to us all the way from sunny Southern California. She graduated from Huntington Beach High School in 2019 and is in the process of getting her business degree at New England College. Rially has been dancing basically since she could walk. Her grandmother used to own a dance studio back in California and its where her love for dance began. Her favorite although has always been jazz. Rially danced for most of her childhood and even competed for a few years. Rially currently teaches a wide variety of classes with us. When she isn’t dancing she’s most likely with her dog Ace.

Reanna Benoit 

Reanna Benoit is from Concord and graduated from Concord High School in 2017. Reanna has cheered for most of her life. She coaches Concord Capitals Cheerleading, works at Christa McAuliffe Elementary School, and teaches tumbling/acro at Dance Inspirations. Reanna resides in Concord with her fiancé Cormick. 

Sue White

Sue White has been a part of the dance world for over 30 years. Her studies have included Ballet, Pointe, Jazz, Tap, Lyrical, Contemporary; Modern, Musical Theater, Hip Hop, Drama and Voice. Born and raised in New York, she began dancing at age 5 under Marya Kennett (stretching coach for Evander Holyfield). After moving to New Hampshire, she continued her studies in local studios and college. She attended Northern Essex Community College majoring in Liberal Arts with a concentration in Dance. While at NECC Sue served as both Secretary and President of the Still Pointe Dance Company & Dance Club. She has continued her studies and teaching in New York, Maryland, Massachusetts, and New Hampshire. While Ms. White has owned her own studios, she has continued to share her love of dance with community outreach programs, local recreational programs, and area studios.

Sue is no stranger to competition. As a multiple first place, overall and Platinum Medal recipient herself, she feels competition is a wonderful way to educate and motivate the dancers. She has received numerous awards for her choreography and was named "New Hampshire Teacher of the Year" and "Dance Hero of the Year". A special award given to honor an amazing student, teacher, guest artist, or dance lover for the amazing love, hard work, & sacrifices that go into making dance possible for everyone. Sue's dancers have been featured in Video Magazine, Boston's Nutcracker as well as numerous National and International events. She was a choreographer and coach for team US at the World Championships of the Performing Arts in Los Angeles California where she was joined by nine of her students who were selected to be part of the team. Sue's dancers have been featured in Dance Spirit Magazine as upcoming stars to watch out for and Ms. White herself was featured in Dance Teacher Magazine. Sue continues to participate in community outreach programs today. Her dancers have gone on to major in Dance, open their own studios, establish their own dance companies and dance professionally. They have participated in the Miss New Hampshire Pageant; Modeled internationally and many continue to teach all over the world today sharing their love of dance. Sue is not only proud of her students for the dancers they have become ... she is even more proud of the people they have grown into and the pleasure of being part of their journey. When not in the studio Sue enjoys being a Real Estate Agent and spending time with her fur babies.

Damien Saltmarsh

Damien Saltmarsh took his first dance class ever at Dance Inspirations in 2014. Damien quickly fell in love with dance and has become an accomplished dancer.  He has won numerous awards and high scores at regional and national dance competitions. Damien graduated from Pembroke Academy in 2023. Damien now continues his dance career by teaching classes at Dance Inspirations and taking classes to further his dance education. 

 

Audrey McFadden

Audrey McFadden is a 2004 graduate of Plymouth State University where she earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business and Dance. While attending PSU, Ms. McFadden was a member of the Contemporary Dance Ensemble (CDE) and performed at many college and state venues throughout NH and Massachusetts. Ms. McFadden grew up in Loudon NH and began her dance training at the age of two where she attended Gen’s Dance Studio studying under the instruction of Gen Woodward concentrating on Acro, Ballet, Lyrical, Jazz, Pointe, and Tap. It was then, while training with Gen, Audrey realized she wanted to follow in her mentors footsteps and become a dance instructor one day.  Ms. McFadden began assisting Gen at the age of 14. While there, she was also a member of the competition team competing at various Dance Competitions throughout Massachusetts, NH and RI, as well as competing in NJ for Nationals three years in a row. Ms. McFadden continues to instill her passion in each and every one of her students specializing in Acro, Contemporary, Jazz, Tap, HipHop, Combo classes as well as Musical Theater. Audrey has taught all ages and levels for over 20 years and continues her dance training at various seminars throughout New England. When not in the studio you can find Audrey working in the salon making her clients hair and skin look beautiful. She enjoys spending her free time with her family and friends, her two doggies, and relaxing at the beach during the summer.

 

 

 

Jen Boyer - Office Assistant and Teacher

Jen has been with DI since her daughter Sydney began dancing over 16 years ago.  Currently, Jen helps out with the office duties while continuing to be a dance mom to her daughter Ally. 

 

Heather Hildum - Office Assistant

Heather has been a dance mom for many years and has recently taken on the role as an office assistant at the dance studio. Heather also teaches fitness classes and resides in Concord with her husband and three children.