Shannon Caffelle

Dance Instructor

Shannon has trained in dance for over seventeen years and spent a decade as a competitive dancer, studying Tap, Jazz, Ballet, Contemporary, Musical Theater, and Lyrical. A longtime member of Hampstead Dance Academy, she spent 15 years training there before stepping into roles as both assistant teacher and instructor. Throughout her competitive career, Shannon earned numerous awards and scholarships while developing a strong passion for both performance and dance education.

She is currently pursuing a degree in Dance at Dean College, with a concentration in Studio Management and Pedagogy and a minor in Business. At Dean, Shannon was selected to join the collegiate tap team, Loose Screws, and was inducted into the Phi Eta Sigma Honor Society in recognition of her academic achievement.

Shannon’s performance experience includes dancing at Walt Disney World and performing with the professional tap companies TapLife and the New England Alliance of Tap. She was also featured in Soaring Heights Magazine for her collaborations with New England dance photographers and continues to expand her portfolio through partnerships with local photographers and brands.

Passionate about sharing her knowledge and love of dance, Shannon is excited to inspire the next generation of dancers by fostering confidence, creativity, and a lifelong appreciation for the art form.