Dick Barker School of Dance Instructors
Jenna Alimberti - Owner/Director
Jenna is the Owner/Director of Dick Barker School of Dance. She was a student of the studio for over thirty years training in tap, jazz, ballet, pointe, hip hop and contemporary. She became an Assistant in 1996, a Teacher/Choreographer in 2003, and Assistant Director in 2011. She graduated from Mount Holyoke College with a degree in Chemistry in 2005 where she studied many dance forms. She attends yearly dance workshops in New York City, taking master classes with professional choreographers. Jenna has also trained at the Massachusetts Academy of Ballet in Holyoke in their summer program. In addition to being a dance teacher, Jenna also works at the Worcester Police Department as the Lab Director of the Latent Print Unit and is a licensed Zumba instructor.
Ana Brown - Teacher/Choreographer/Zumba Instructor
Ana's journey with our studio began over three decades ago in 1994. With 32 years of training at our studio across tap, jazz, ballet and hip hop, she brings a lifetime of passion and deep studio roots into the classroom. Ana expanded her love for movement by becoming a licensed Zumba instructor in 2018, later earning certifications in Zumba Kids & Kids Jr. (2019) and most recently Zumbini. Her warmth and decades of studio experience make her classes engaging for dancers of all ages. Outside the studio, Ana is also a Certified Nursing Assistant specializing in Home Care Services.
Deborah Bednarz - Administrative Assistant
Deb is the Hostess with the Mostess at Dick Barker! She was a student herself for over twenty years and began teaching in 1978. She took over as owner/director in 1988 from her teacher, Dick Barker. Deb brought her dancers to many community service events, including Fitness Day at Paul R. Baird Middle School, Week of the Young Child at East Street School, the Ludlow Senior Center, and various benefits across the state. Deb retired as the owner in 2018 but remains part of the family as the Administrative Assistant.
Patricia Doty - Administrative Assistant
Patricia has been a dance mom (Miss Jenna's!) of the studio for over thirty years. Patricia joined our staff as an administrative assistant in 2018. She is a retired reading specialist who enjoys cooking, working out, and traveling.
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