About Us

Lisa Lamarche is the director/owner of Starz Dance Centre. She received her B.A.
in Early Childhood Education and Mathematics from Worcester State College, MA. She is
certified to teach elementary and high school ages. She danced 24 years at the Boucher
School of Dance under the director, Judy Boucher and taught there for 9 years. It was at
the BSD that she received her recognition for many competition routines. She has danced
and choreographed for routines at Disney Magic Music Days in Orlando, Florida, Carnival
Cruise Lines, and Caribbean Cruise Lines. Lisa is a versatile teacher in that she teaches
all forms of dance including ballet, tap, jazz, hip hop, lyrical, modern, and pointe. She
continues her dance education by attending local dance workshops including Shock the
Intensive Workshop with such choreographers as Tabitha and Napolean from So You
Think You Can Dance.

Deanna Charbonneau is welcomed back for her second year at Starz Dance
Centre. She graduated from UMASS, Amherst with a B.A. in History and a focus on
Education. At UMass, she participated in dance classes and was a part of two
performance groups. She danced at the Cathy Taylor School of Dance for 12 years where
she studied ballet, jazz, tap, pointe, lyrical, and modern and competed nationally at various
competitions in cities such as Virginia Beach, Ocean City, and Boston. Deanna has
performed in the opening number of the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade as well as taken
classes at The Broadway Dance Center in NYC. Deanna is currently in her third year
working as an Instructional Assistant in the Special Education department at Bryn Mawr
School in Auburn, while finishing her teacher certification in Early Childhood Education.

Debbie Lamarche and Dennis Lamarche are the managers/co-owners
of Starz Dance Centre. They presently own and operate a successful Home Improvement
Company called D.E. Lamarche Construction. Debbie is the treasurer of the Friends of
Starz parent organization which raises money for the students at Starz Dance Centre.
Dennis is a selectmen in the town of Oxford and the Secretary of Starz Dance Centre.
They have both been involved in dance for more than 25 years.

Kimberlee Lamarche is a sister of Lisa. She has danced for 16 years and has
taught and assisted for 6 years. She has performed at Disney Magic Music Days in
Orlando Florida, Caribbean Cruise Lines, and numerous competitions and workshops.
Kimberlee will be helping Lisa co-teach this year while attending Worcester State College
and participating in their dance program. She will also be in charge of the Starz website,
music, and helping Lisa with choreography.

Heather Lamarche is also a sister of Lisa. She has been dancing for 15 years
and has taught and assisted for 5 years. She has performed at Disney Magic Music Days
in Orlando Florida, Caribbean Cruise Lines, and numerous competitions and workshops
Heather will be assisting Lisa this year while finishing her senior year at Oxford High School.

Kathy (Lamarche) Wilga is currently teaching gymnastics at GLC in
Shrewsbury, MA. She will be teaching some basic tumbling and strengthening at Starz
Dance Centre.

Karen Roberto-Lamarche is currently a choreographer in Los Angeles, CA.
She has performed and worked for Disney World in Orlando, Florida and Tokyo, Japan,
Disney Land in Los Angeles, CA, the Rockettes in Boston and Mexico, and choreographed
dance combinations for many movies. She will be teaching periodically at Starz Dance
Centre.