Our Advisors – Dance Team Store

Shannon Glick

Advisory Board Member

Shannon Glick is a 30-year veteran of the dance world. She began dancing at the Diane Kelley Dance Studios at the age of 2 and enjoyed being a member of their award-winning competition teams for over ten years. As a freshman in high school, she had the opportunity to compete with Team USA at the International Dance Championships in Reisa, Germany. Shannon attended Boston College where she was a member of the Dance Ensemble for four years, serving as the Costume Director as a junior and Company Director as a senior. Upon graduation, Shannon was a member of the inaugural Bacardi Dancers, performing at Boston Celtics games and local establishments. She also joined DanceWorks Boston, a performance-based dance organization for advanced and technically trained dancers, where she choreographed and performed for four seasons. When Shannon moved to New York City, she joined the sister-company DanceWorks NYC, where she choreographed and performed for one season before retiring her tap shoes. Though she is no longer actively performing or attending class, you can find Shannon dancing throughout the day or proudly cheering for her nieces at their dance competitions and recitals.

Tori Crombie

Advisory Board Member

Tori Crombie is a Nationally recognized educator bringing 30+ years of experience to the art form. Growing up right outside of Pittsburgh, her dance career took off at a young age studying Tap, Jazz, Classical Ballet, Modern Dance, Theater (voice/acting), Gymnastics, & Acrobatic Arts. She studied under the direction of Pam Wright with Wright Dance as well as the Morgantown Ballet and the WV Civic Ballet. As a young professional dancer Tori had the opportunity to travel all over the country and perform with the Apollo Theater, American Tap Dance Foundation, the Walt Disney Corporation, Pittsburgh Playhouse, Neil Simon Theater, the Universal Dance Association, at the White House, as well as many various film & stage productions with legends such as Susan Stroman, Ray Leeper, Charles Kelley, Dianne Walker, & the late great Gregory Hines!

After winning a “Diamond Choreography Award ” at the age of 18, Tori’s path for teaching became clear. She attended and holds a degree in Dance Education & Pedagogy, with a minor in Kinesiology, from Kent State University. While in college she performed with the Kent Dance Ensemble, Paul Taylor Dance Company, Parsons Dance, Sean Curran, and received the distinguished Kennedy Center Grant for “Young Choreographer of the Year” at the American College Dance Festival.

Crombie opened the Toriography Dance Company with her incredible Mother, Grace, in 2002 and continues to run it in her honor, proudly celebrating 19 years in business! Under her direction, the studio has been a consistent recipient of “Best of Hartford”, “Hulafrog’s Most Loved Dance School”, and the “ADCC Studio of Excellence”.

As an Instructor Tori raises exceptional young artists. They can be seen touring in regional & national stage productions, on television, in college dance programs, choreographing for dance companies, throughout the pages of magazines & costume catalogs, prestigious tap programs, & more! Her choreography is consistently recognized throughout the country for its unique approach, powerhouse performers, and unparalleled imagination. She has served as a judge/adjudicator for various competitive events throughout New England, teaching master classes & workshops, and is a regular contributor for various dance publications.

Far beyond any awards or accolades, she is most proud to be a part of her students’ lives! From the littlest faces, who are a constant source of light & wisdom to the oldest dancers who spend 15 years of their lives gracefully growing between these walls. Whether or not they plan to pursue a professional career in dance, she takes great care in making sure they leave this program with a voice, a deep appreciation for the arts & music, and the confidence to conquer the world proudly themselves!

Gayle McAuliffe

Advisory Board Member

Gayle McAuliffe has been immersed in the dance world for over three decades. Her daughter began dancing at the Diane Kelley Dance Studios at the age of 2 and Gayle quickly became a dance mom. Little did she know, she would continue in a similar role as a dance grandmother as her grandchildren continue to shine on the stage. Gayle spent many years traveling through New England, the US and the world as her daughter’s team competed at many levels. Her sewing skills were put to good use as she created beautiful costumes and added embellishments. Gayle also served as the studio’s office manager for many years and was able to view the inner workings of a successful studio from behind the scenes. This gave her the opportunity to be involved in the ordering of costumes and studio merchandise. Gayle comes to this role with the understanding of the need for high-quality, customized apparel for all studios and their dancers.

Caroline Voss

Advisory Board Member

Caroline Voss began her dance training at Diane Kelley Dance Studio in West Boylston Massachusetts, around the age of 2. For 16 years, she competed with their award-winning competition team at various competitions across the country. Throughout high school, Caroline attended the Walnut Hill School of Performing Arts, and Bolshoi Ballet Academy summer intensive programs. She graduated from Wachusett Regional High School in 2019 and proceeded to attend Pace University in New York City. As a Commercial Dance Major, Caroline has had the opportunity to work with various established choreographers. In the future, Caroline hopes to pursue a successful career as a performer in the dance world.

Emma Dumais

Junior Advisor

Emma Dumais began dancing at the Diane Kelley Dance Studio in West Boylston, MA at the age of three and dance has been her passion ever since. She is now into her eighth year participating on a competition dance team and she enjoys everything dance has to offer including the amazing friendships she has developed, practicing, teaching, and attending competitions. When she is not dancing, Emma enjoys spending time with her younger sister Ella, swimming, and hanging out with her friends.