Meet the Staff

Quality Dance Education

The staff at Shawn Terenzi’s Academy of Dance is committed to Quality Dance Education. Each instructor has had extensive training and many have danced professionally. We are Certified by “Test To Teach” and members of The Dance Teachers’ Club of Boston and Dance Masters of America. We strive to help each student reach their individual potential in a happy, progressive atmosphere. Once again, we welcome you to the Academy and hope that your child will develope and appreciate the art of dance and gymnastics. We are looking forward to an exciting year of dance!

Shawn Terenzi | Owner, Director, Teacher, & Choreographer

Shawn has been in the dance and gymnastic fields for over 20 years. He has danced professionally at Busch Gardens, Williamsburg and also toured the world dancing in 4 main stage shows on the Regal Princess Cruise Ship. Shawn has received numerous top score and special awards for his choreography. He has also judged regional competitions and scholarship programs for Dance Ovations, Dance Masters of America, and The National Dance Council of America. Shawn is currently the Treasurer and on the Board of Directors for Dance Masters of New England, Chapter #5. He is also serving on the National Board of Directors for Dance Masters of America. Shawn is also the regional director for Headliners Performing Arts Competition. Shawn is very excited to share his love for the arts with your child.

Jason Hernandez | Assistant Director, Instructor, & Choreographer

Jason is originally from Los Angeles, where he trained extensively in all types of dance. He has had many years of professional experience and teaching dance. His choreography has been awarded many special awards and high score awards. Jason’s other work includes performing in stage shows at Disneyland, touring with Disney throughout Asia, and performing on various cruise ships all over the world. Jason has taught and judged for several dance organizations throughout New England. Jason is also currently on the Board of Directors for Dance Masters of New England. Jason is pleased to be sharing his love of dance, and strives to help students exceed to their potential.

Jeannine Terenzi | Instructor & Choreographer

Jeannine has been dancing for over 20 years. She is experienced in tap, jazz, ballet, pointe, lyric, and acrobatics. Jeannine has toured the world while performing with the cast of Up With People. Jeannine has had many years of experience teaching dance to students in Massachusetts and New Hampshire. She is very excited to share all the fun and rewarding experiences that will benefit your child through dance.

Tina Fosman | Instructor & Choreographer

Tina has been a dance educator for over 20 years. She has always been acknowledged for her versatility and technical aspects in all genres of dance. She takes the most pride in the accomplishments of her students. They have gone on to lead very successful careers through the art of dance. Many of Tina’s students have gone on to dance in NYC, on cruise ships and in theme parks. Some of her students have also opened up their very own studios, so they too can share their love and passion for dance. Tina is looking forward to doing the same for many more and can’t wait to instill the love of dance to a new generation.

Jonathan Merced | Instructor & Choreographer

Jonathan is a recent graduate from Framingham State University. With a full course load, he managed to follow his passion as a dancer by becoming a leader and choreographer for over 100 students in the Framingham State Dance Club. Shortly after graduation, Jonathan started choreographing for Dance2Save, a non-profit organization, raising over $3,000 for Cradles to Crayons. He takes pride in the advancements of his students as both dancers and leaders of their communities. He hopes to inspire young dancers with his choreography just as others did in the past for him. He is a firm believer that dance can save lives, not only as something to do after school for younger students but as a way of life through movement.