OUR STAFF
NICOLE PURTELL
STUDIO FOUNDER / CEO

Nicole owns Open Space Studio and has overseen the Town of Plymouth Recreation Dance Department for the last 15 years. Nicole deeply cares about her dance families and strives to offer unique opportunities for her dancers.
BRITTANY PURTELL
STUDIO DIRECTOR / ELITE TEAM MENTOR

Brittany has been an instructor for 1l years at Open Space. She instructs teams and recreational classes, as well as manages day-to-day tasks and fundraisers at the studio.
ALYSSA DORE
ACRODANCE PROGRAM DIRECTOR / ELITE TEAM MENTOR

Alyssa has been with Open Space for 5 years and instructs teams, recreational classes, and all acrobatics classes. Alyssa is Acrobatic Arts Certified and has extensive knowledge in rumy styles of dance. Alyssa's classes are fun and high energy.
CARA CULLEN
HIP- HOP PROGRAM DIRECTOR

Cara will be starting her 3rd year at Open Space and instructs hip-hop, preshool, and kinderdance classes. Cara brings thenge for her craft to her classes and the kids love her!
MEGHANN HICKEY
BALLET PROGRAM DIRECTOR

Meghann is starting her 2nd season at Open Space and is super excited to continue working with our talented dancers. Meghann instructs our ballet and beginner pointe classes.
KATELYN CAMERON
TODDLER / YOUTH INSTRUCTOR

Katie will be starting her 2nd official year at Open Space. Katie instructs our preschool and elementary classes, as well as our contemporary classes. Katie brings her positivity, training, and high energy to her classes.
HANNAH MCINTOSH
ALUMNI / ELITE TEAM SOLO COORDINATOR

Hannah is another talented alum-turned instructor at Open Space Studio. Hannah has received choreography awards for her work and our dancers look up to her so much. Hannah sets solos for the competition season.
MADDIE MCWHIRK
ALUMNI / ELITE TEAM MENTOR

Maddie has been faculty at Open Space for 5 years this year! She is a super talented Open Space alum turned instructor. Maddie instructs team and recreational classes at the studio and at the Plymouth Recreational Department
MIRANDA COLEMAN
ALUMNI / HIP HOP INSTRUCTOR

Miranda Coleman is an Open Space Studio alum who specializes in hip-hop and brings passion, energy, and creativity to every class. Miranda is dedicated to helping students grow in skill and confidence through movement and self-expression.

