Meet Our Instructors
Kathleen Salamone
Kathleen is the owner and artistic director of EDGE Dance Academy, where she has created a space for dancers to grow, learn, and develop a lifelong love of dance. She began dancing at the age of three and later trained at Festival Ballet Providence, becoming a member of their Junior Company under the direction of Mihailo Djuric.
Throughout high school, Kathleen attended intensive programs with Boston Ballet, Festival Ballet Providence, The Gold School, and Valentina Kozlova’s Dance Conservatory NY. A highly accomplished competitor, she was a finalist at the Youth American Grand Prix Ballet Competition in New York City. While at Festival Ballet Providence, she performed in productions including The Nutcracker and Swan Lake, as well as contemporary works by Viktor Plotnikov.
After starting a family, Kathleen shifted her focus from performance to dance education and attended Dean College as a dance major, earning an Associate Degree in Dance from the Joan Phelps Palladino School of Dance. She has taught at numerous dance schools throughout Massachusetts and Rhode Island and has several years of experience as a dance competition adjudicator.
Today, Kathleen continues to share her passion, experience, and love of dance with the dancers of EDGE.
Ashlee Bourque
Ashlee Bourque started dancing at the age of two and continued dancing throughout high school and college. Growing up she trained at various dance schools in MA and RI, concluding her last years of high school at Festival Ballet in Providence, RI. Her passion for dance stretched far beyond the dance studio and she chose to study dance as a major in college, receiving her B.A. in dance from Dean College in 2010. Ashlee’s expertise in dance comes from many years of competing and performing in High School and performing in Ballet and Modern companies in college, as well as being a dance team member at Dean. She has also extensively studied the art of teaching dance. Outside of school, Ashlee has taught at many different professional, recreational, and competitive dance schools. Ashlee currently works at the Newman YMCA in Seekonk, MA and started the Shooting Stars School of Dance Program. Among her credits, Ashlee was also elected as a 2017 New England Patriots Cheerleader. Ashlee has been teaching at EDGE Dance Academy since 2011. Her goal is to share her love, passion, and expertise in dance to all that are willing to learn.
Caitlin Pyron
Caitlin Pyron has taught at many studios within the Southern New England area focusing on tap, jazz, and contemporary. Miss Cait grew up competing in competitions nationwide and transitioned into choreographing for them in her early twenties winning many special and prestigious awards. She is recognized as a Master Teacher with the North East Workshop for Dancers and continues to learn by taking master classes annually. Miss Cait received her bachelors in Business from Rhode Island College in 2010. Her performance history includes being a member of the Rhode Island Independent Performers Group, dancing at the MLS halftime show in 2003, and a member of Taunton’s performance group Heart to Heart productions in 2004. She continues to teach, inspiring creativity and brings out the best in her students while encouraging them to follow their own passion. Miss Cait has been a member of the staff at EDGE Dance Academy for 10 seasons.
Samantha Petrosian
Samantha Petrosian has been dancing for 29 years. Sammi spent most of her time in the dance studio taking ballet, pointe, lyrical, jazz, tap, and acro. She was trained as a high level competitive dancer with Patti Eisenhauer for many years, winning numerous national high score titles. Through the years she has been very fortunate to take master classes with many of dance’s greats. After having her son DJ, Sammi returned to her love of dance. Focusing primarily in hip hop, she studied with New York’s own Rock Steady Crew, The Floorlords, Carl Alleyne, Rommel Childress, Kelly Peters, and many more. Ms. Petrosian is a USAG (USA Gymnastics) professional member and certified coach, certified in safety and risk management and certified in the fundamentals of gymnastics instruction. Sammi has been teaching for the past 12 years and has been with EDGE Dance Academy since 2008. One of her greatest prides has been watching her students grow into beautiful dancers. She looks forward to many more wonderful years to come at EDGE Dance Academy.
Caitlyn Hart
Caitlyn Hart is from Coventry, RI, where she grew up to become devoted to dance. She is an occupational dancer mainly in the Greater Boston area. After studying for four years at Dean College, Caitlyn soon received her Bachelor’s Degree in Dance and Fine Arts in May of 2016. She has been holding onto her passion of teaching dance to others as well has her proud role to be a performer. Caitlyn currently works as a pre-school teacher at Farmhouse Pre-school in Rhode Island, as well as a part time pre-school teacher at The Sunrise Montessori School in Massachusetts. She has been a dancer for United Styles Production and is a member of the United Techniques Dance Company. In the summer of 2016, Caitlyn had the pleasure of holding a spot on the Boston Cannons Dance Team. Being a part of a military family, Caitlyn has participated in several volunteer events and homecomings for military personal. She also takes her time to appreciate the outdoors and continues to stay active. Caitlyn is proud to announce that she has achieved her dream and has now taken her dance career to a higher level by becoming a rookie for the 2017-2018 New England Patriots Cheerleading Squad.
Amy Wool-Kettell
Amy Wool-Kettell has been a dedicated dance teacher and choreographer for over 20 years, working with studios across New England. Her passion for dance began at the age of four in the Lakes Region of New Hampshire. After high school, she pursued her love for dance at Dean College in Franklin, Massachusetts, where she earned an Associate of Arts degree.
During her time at Dean, Amy was recognized with several prestigious awards, including the Gregory Hines Tap Scholarship, the Carrie Grant Chilson Award for Excellence in Music and Dance, the Dean College Trustees Award for Dance, and the Franklin School for the Performing Arts Showcase Scholarship. She then continued her education at the renowned University of the Arts in Philadelphia, majoring in modern dance. In 2000, she made history as the first recipient of Dean College’s Bachelor of Arts degree in Dance.
Amy has trained at the Gus Giordano Dance School in Chicago and studied under nationally recognized dance instructors in New York City. With the privilege of working with students of all ages and skill levels, she has dedicated her career to fostering talent and inspiring a love for dance. Her innovative choreography consistently earns top awards at competitions throughout the Northeast, a testament to her creative vision and commitment to excellence.
Passionate about nurturing dancers, Amy continues to instill artistry, discipline, and confidence in her students, ensuring that the joy of dance remains at the heart of her teaching.
Kaylee Powers
Kaylee is so excited to be teaching at EDGE Dance Academy! She had been dancing since the age of two and joined EDGE at the age of 6. Along with taking classes, Kaylee was also a member of the competition team. During high school she also took part in her high schools dance team and was selected to be captain her senior year. After high school, Kaylee studied at the Joan Phelps Palladino School Of Dance at Dean College, where she graduated with her Associates Degree in Dance. Post grad, Kaylee began teaching dance in several different styles and has also choreographed productions for Triboro Youth Theater. Kaylee is also on staff with Sophisticated Productions as a dance competition judge. She is looking forward to continue sharing her love for dance at EDGE, now as a teacher.
Maddie Frechette
Maddie is a graduate of Dean College, where she earned B.S. degrees in Marketing and Business Management, along with an A.A. in Dance from the Joan Phelps Palladino School of Dance. She began dancing at age two and has over 20 years of performance experience across recreational, competitive, and collegiate levels.
During her time at Dean, Maddie focused on jazz, modern, ballet, and tap and had the opportunity to work with esteemed professionals including Jill Silverman, Kristina Berger, Todd Shanks, and Lindsey Klein. She also performed in numerous productions and served as Dance Captain of Jazz Company.
Maddie has several years of teaching experience and has been on staff at EDGE Dance Academy since 2020. She is a member of the National Dance Educators Organization and serves as an adjudicator for Work It Dance Challenge. She is passionate about helping dancers grow in confidence, technique, and their love for dance.
Kayla Morrison
Kayla Morrison has been dancing competitively since the age of three and recently graduated from CLI Conservatory, where she completed a 10-month program under the direction of Teddy Forance.
During her time at CLI, Kayla gained experience through photoshoots, video projects, auditions, performances, and professional training. She has also trained with industry-leading artists including Martha Nichols, Billy Griffin, and Chaz Buzan, and toured with Revel Dance Convention as an assistant.
Kayla has been teaching for several years and loves working with dancers of all ages and levels, particularly in contemporary, jazz, and jazz funk. She is passionate about helping dancers build confidence, individuality, and a genuine love for dance.