Terri has danced at Shirley's since age 3. She studied at Dance Masters, Broadway Dance Center, & Kent State University as well as being certified in Acrobatic Arts. Terri has been teaching for 45 years at Shirley's & Janice's Dance Studio. She is married to her husband Vince, LOVES the Cleveland Indians and owner of our Canton Studio

Pam grew up dancing at Shirley's since the age of 3 studying Jazz, Tap, Acro, Ballet & Baton. Currently, she teaches at both studio locations, for our recreational dancers & competition team. Her competitive numbers have earned top awards at regional and national competitions. She has attended classes in NYC at Broadway Dance Center and locally with Dance Masters of Ohio & YSU. She also teaches Tap and Tumbling in Dover, Ohio at Tuscarawas Dance Arts Center. She resides in Canton with her husband Brian!

Shannon has been dancing since she was 3, and has taught all styles of dance. She Currently teaches at Shirley's, 8 Count Performing Arts Academy, Studio 136 Dance Center, & Compass Dance Academy. 

"Get up and get movin' & I'll see you on the dance floor!" -Shannon

Alison started dancing when she was 13 at our North Industry location. She graduated with her CDA (child development associates) in early childhood education. She works at Bolivar community preschool as a teacher. Some fun facts about Alison, her favorite animal is a chicken, favorite color is yellow, and she enjoys traveling and being outside in nature. She also enjoys painting and coffee!!

Erika graduated from the University of Akron and received her B.A. in Dance with a Business cognate. She started dancing at Shirley's School of Dance when she was eight, and loved it from the start. Erika did everything she could get her feet into; Acro, Jazz, Tap, Ballet, Pointe, Lyrical, Baton, Hip-Hop, Stretch and Leap class, Kickline. Erika loves teaching kids of all ages, and has Choreographed for local organizations. She also choreographed for Spring into dance in 2017 and 2018. Erika wants to own her own dance studio someday and help others find their passion for dance. She has also worked with Kora Radella (choreographer and a co-artistic director of BOOMERANG) for one of the past University of Akron Dance Company performances. That was a great experience for her and she hopes to use it in her further career.

Paula has been associated with Shirley's her entire life, owning and operating the North Industry studio for over 40 years. She is an active member of Ohio Dance Masters, Dance Masters of America, and is also certified in Acrobatic Arts.

Kristin started dancing at age 6. She studied at Broadway Dance Center, Dance Masters, as well as many other workshops. She has been teaching for 30 years! Kristin enjoys reading and spending time with her husband Rob, and two children Isabella & Liliana. Along with teaching at both Shirley's locations.

Cassie has been dancing for almost all of her life and has been teaching for over 10 years. She teaches jazz, tap, acro/tumbling, ballet, lyrical, pointe, contemporary, and competitive choreography. Her competition work has been awarded numerous top scores, special awards, and overall placements. Cassie grew up dancing at Shirley's both recreationally and competitively, then attended Kent State University where she danced in various dance concerts and earned her BA. She has expanded her expertise through many conventions, master classes, and workshops in Akron, Cleveland, Athens, and New York City. Now also teaching at Jacckson School of Arts this year! Cassie has a passion for sharing her knowledge and has taught at various studios in the area over the years. Outside of the studio, Cassie enjoys spending time with her husband and kids. 

Elise  has 15 years of dance training under her belt. Three of those 15 years, she competed with Take The Stage dance team. She has been teaching at Shirley's School of Dance for eight years. She has attended multiple workshops too expand her dance knowledge. Her hobbies inclued Art, Music and Reading.  In 2025 she married her best friend.