About Us
Meet our Staff
Carolyn Coskren - Owner/Director
Laura Cardello

Jillian Calangelo
Jillian Calangelo grew up dancing at Dance Inspirations since she was a toddler and competed on the Dance Inspirations competition team, where she developed a strong passion for performing arts and discipline. After graduating from high school, Jillian decided to pivot her education toward the medical field, pursuing a degree in Ultrasound Technology. Her dedication and precision in dance have translated seamlessly into her work in healthcare, where she applies the same level of commitment and attention to detail in her new career path.
Brady Coskren

Melissa Desrosiers
Melissa has had a deep passion for dance since childhood, beginning her training in ballet at age 7 with Patricia Rousseau in Merrimack, NH. Over the years, her love for dance expanded to include various forms of classical dance, leading her to join Granite State Ballet in Nashua, NH during high school where she learned from esteemed instructors such as Betsy Collins, Clyde Nantais, James Reardon, and Allan Kinzie. Pursuing her dedication to dance, Melissa obtained a BFA in Dance Performance from Butler University in Indianapolis, IN, where she discovered a new love for modern dance under the guidance of Larry White, a former Martha Graham Company dancer.
Throughout her career, Melissa has shared her expertise by teaching a wide range of dance styles, including classical ballet, modern dance, jazz, tap, and choreography to students of all ages. She has taught in southern New Hampshire and northern Massachusetts, and has performed and choreographed for Jennie & Company, a contemporary dance company in Fitchburg, MA. Melissa's teaching experience also includes a 15-year tenure at Southern New Hampshire Dance Theater, where she played a key role in staging productions such as “The Nutcracker” at the Palace Theatre and coordinating the dance school's membership in Regional Dance America.
In addition to her work in traditional dance forms, Melissa has explored aerial fabric arts with Heather Dragoeiscu at Go Ninja in Manchester, NH, and has performed and instructed with the group at the American Youth Circus Organization national festival in Portland, ME. She is a certified Progressing Ballet Technique (PBT)® Instructor and is developing a ballet conditioning program designed to improve muscle tone and movement efficiency for dancers, athletes, and individuals seeking overall fitness enhancement. Melissa has also collaborated with various musicians to create original dance works, showcasing her versatile and innovative approach to choreography.
Addie Granger

Amy Levan
Audrey McFadden

Reanna McGonigle

Julia Michael
Julia Michael is a junior at Merrimack Valley High School, where she shines as a varsity field hockey player. Beyond her own athletic achievements, she is also dedicated to coaching youth players in field hockey, sharing her passion and expertise with the next generation. Julia is enrolled in the CRTC program for Education and Behavioral Science, demonstrating her commitment to learning and helping others. Though she no longer dances, Julia has a deep appreciation for the art, a connection she shares with her younger sister, who currently dances at Dance Inspirations.
Kaleigh Nelson
Damien Saltmarsh
