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OUR STAFF

NICOLE PURTELL

STUDIO FOUNDER / CEO

Nicole has been dancing since age 3 and began dancing competitively at 8. She always knew she wanted to be a dance teacher and began student teaching at the age of 12. Nicole studied dance in the Renaissance Arts Program at North Quincy High School. She has studied Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Lyrical, Contemporary, Hip Hop, and Musical theatre. Nicole holds certifications through CLI Studios, as well as USA Gymnastics Preschool Program and Acrobatique. She is currently a member of the accessibility committee for Liberate Artists ensuring inclusive, accessible dance experiences regardless of economic boundaries.

Nicole has choreographed Cinzi Lavin’s original musical "Paragon Park—Where the Fun Begins" and several musical theatre pieces that performed at the World Dance Championships. In addition, she holds several certifications working with children with special needs. She oversees the Town of Plymouth Recreation Department dance program for 13 years. Nicole has a wonderful reputation for building long-lasting relationships with her dance families and offering unique opportunities to her students.

BRITTANY PURTELL

STUDIO DIRECTOR / ELITE TEAM MENTOR

Brittany has been dancing since the age of 2 and was a member of several competition teams competing in hip-hop, tap, pom, and jazz. Brittany joined the OSS team in 2014 and instructs elite teams, holds technique workshops throughout the year, coordinates events in the studio and out in the community, teaches adult drop-in classes, manages social media, and more. 

Brittany is a Licensed Certified Social Worker (LCSW) and uses her expertise in the field to take a mindful approach in her classes and with dance families. Brittany has been featured in Dance Teacher Magazine for her work and has received choreography awards for her pieces. Brittany continues to train throughout the year and is a member of the GBDTA. 

ALYSSA DORE

ACRODANCE PROGRAM DIRECTOR / ELITE TEAM MENTOR

Alyssa is so excited for her 5th year with Open Space! She has a Bachelors degree from Bridgewater State University specializing in Dance education and Musical Theatre Performance. She has been dancing since the age of 2 and was lucky enough to begin competitive dance at the age of 9. At the age of 15, Alyssa had begun teaching dance in the public and private sector and has even choreographed for Whitman-Hanson's High Frequency show choir and the Medway high school production of Anything Goes! She has been in numerous productions such as Beauty and the Beast, West Side Story, Newsies, Fame!, and more. Alyssa has taught numerous master classes over the years and is an active member of the National Dance Education Organization. She was even invited to teach an integrated dance curriculum at The Sage School for gifted children. Although she is well versed in genres such as Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Hip-Hop, Modern, Lyrical, and Contemporary, she specializes in acrobatics, and is acrobatic arts certified. She is so excited to be taking on a larger role at the studio, and can not wait to get back into the studio for the new dance season!

CARA CULLEN

HIP- HOP PROGRAM DIRECTOR

Bio Coming Soon!

HANNAH MCINTOSH

ALUMNI / ELITE TEAM SOLO COORDINATOR

Hannah graduated from Plymouth South High School and will be a sophomore this year at Springfield College in the Physician Assistant program. Hannah has been dancing since she was 2 years old and competed for 7 years on the studio's Senior Elite team. Hannah has won many awards for her talent over the years and is a fabulous role model for our students. Hannah was a member of her high school's dance team for 4 years and was captain her senior year.

MADDIE MCWHIRK

ALUMNI / ELITE TEAM MENTOR

Maddie has been part of the Open Space family for many years. She was a member of the senior elite competition team, during which time she won numerous awards for her technique and skills. She additionally assisted in the teaching of other classes before graduating from Plymouth South High School in 2020. Before graduating, she was a member of the Plymouth South Dance Team, and had the opportunity of being a captain for both the fall and winter season of her senior year. Maddie is now a sophomore attending Bridgewater State University studying Elementary Education and Sociology, and is continuing dancing on the BSU dance team. She is so excited to be back at Open Space Studio to hopefully give the students the same love for dance that the teachers she had gave to her.

MIRANDA COLEMAN

ALUMNI / HIP HOP INSTRUCTOR

Miranda Coleman is an Open Space Studio alum who attends Dean College with a major in Dance and minor in marketing. She 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.

SARAH GALVIN

BALLET INSTRUCTOR

Miss Sarah grew up dancing and she is currently is an instructor at Denise Buote Dance Studio in Brockton, MA. Miss. Sarah loves to form strong bonds with her dancers, supporting them in being their best selves as dancers. In college, Sarah was a part of Bridgewater State University’s Hip Hop team, Kinetic Edge, as well as their POPS dance organization, serving as an executive board member her senior year.



During the summer of 2026, Miss Sarah studied with the National Dance Institute of New York where she trained with other dance instructors, learning new techniques and ways to teach young dancers. Miss Sarah holds a Master’s in secondary education and mathematics, as well as holds a preschool/ toddler teacher license. Outside of dance, you can find Sarah working as a high school teacher, spending time with family and friends, or taking care of her two cats, Ally and Cheddar.

Address

101 KINGSTON COLLECTION WAY

KINGSTON, MA 02368

Email

©OPEN SPACE STUDIO INC. 2026

Phone

​781-929-7141

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