Our Team

Chris DiBenedetto, Voice and Piano Instructor
Chris holds a Bachelor of Arts in Music with a concentration in Education from the University of Massachusetts at Dartmouth and is a music teacher in the Revere Public Schools. He is well versed in Musical Theatre, Jazz, and Western Classical. When not teaching, Chris is music directing or performing in shows such as Seussical Jr. (The Academy of the Company Theater), Into the Woods, Little Shop of Horrors, The Wizard of Oz, The Music Man, Footloose, and Willy Wonka (Randolph Theater Company), Spamalot (HCMT), and most recently Young Frankenstein (HCMT). Currently, Chris is studying to earn his Masters Degree in Music Education from Boston University. 

As an educator, Chris believes in a solid foundation in music theory and technique fundamentals that allow for creative expression in lessons and performance.

Colleen S. McDonough, Voice Instructor

Colleen is a graduate of Bridgewater State University with a Bachelors of Arts in Vocal Performance and Music Education.

As an instructor, Colleen specializes in musical theatre and classical styles, focusing on relaxed and healthy singing. Her students have been accepted to a variety of prestigious musical theatre, music and summer intensive programs including Emerson College, Boston Conservatory, Syracuse University, Marymount Manhattan College, Fordham University, and Penn State. 

As a vocalist, Colleen has performed across New England and New York. Highlights include Spamalot (Lady of the Lake), Hairspray (Tracy Turnblad), 25th…Spelling Bee (Olive Ostrovsky), Avenue Q (Kate Monster/ Lucy), Little Shop of Horrors (Audrey), The Music Man (Marian Paroo), and Children of Eden (Yonah). In 2018, Colleen had the privilege of performing under composer and conductor Eric Whitacre at Carnegie Hall. 

When not singing or teaching, Colleen enjoys spending time at home with her husband Christopher and their orange cat O’Malley, playing the ukulele, and planning trips to Disney!

Tanisha Arthur, Dance Instructor

Tanisha’s dance career started when she was three years old, training in ballet, tap, jazz, hip hop, lyrical, and acrobatics. She competed at her studio for over ten years where she won several special awards and titles with her dance team. When Tanisha reached middle school, she became a dance teacher apprentice and continued this throughout high school. Tanisha then found her love for children and teaching dance and furthered her dance education at Dean College, majoring in Dance. During her time at Dean, Tanisha was professionally trained in ballet, tap, jazz, hip hop, and modern. She performed in several student and teacher choreographed shows as well as choreographing her own group pieces and solos. Tanisha began her dance career while attending Dean, teaching jazz, tap, hip hop, and lyrical.

In addition, to dance, Tanisha is a licensed Zumba instructor, teaching dance fitness classes throughout the Boston area. She is also enrolled at Bay State College, working towards becoming a licensed physical therapy assistant.

Tanisha is ecstatic to bring her love and knowledge of dance to Boss Academy. She strives to bring the best dancer out of every student and is thrilled to help educate dancers to be the best they can be!

Olivia Leonard, Dance Instructor
Olivia is a proud alumnus of Boss Academy; she has been with the studio since it’s opening in 2002. During her time as a student, Olivia tried everything Boss has to offer from classic ballet classes to private vocal training. She was apart of Boss’s first competition team and, throughout her years at the studio, went on to win regional titles in both her solos as well as group pieces. She has taken the many skills learned from Boss Academy and applied them to auditions outside the studio, her most recent being for an entertainment position at Walt Disney World.

Olivia is a recent graduate of Bridgewater State University where she studied English Communications with a minor in Education. A former Disney employee, Olivia hopes to return to the company before pursuing a career as a secondary education teacher.

Olivia is thrilled to be back at the studio sharing the many skills instilled into her as a Boss Academy student with the next generation.

Victoria Schneider, Dance Instructor

Victoria is a proud alumna of Boss Academy, where she studied ballet, jazz, pointe, tumbling, tap, hip hop, contemporary, technique, and lyrical for 13 years. She also competed on the Boss dance team for ten years. Victoria began dancing at Boss at the age of four and has grown alongside the studio since it first opened in 2002. She is proud to call Boss Academy her second home.

Victoria graduated from Bridgewater State University in 2018 with a major in Biology and a minor in Biochemistry. She later pursued nursing at the MGH Institute of Health Professions, where she completed their 12-month accelerated BSN program in December 2024. She currently works full-time as a Registered Nurse at South Shore Hospital in Weymouth.

As a teacher and choreographer, Victoria aims to foster a positive and supportive environment where dancers are encouraged to express themselves while building strong technique. She is passionate about helping students grow, both as dancers and individuals, and loves being part of their journey.

Brianne Taber, Acting Instructor

Brianne has been part of the Boss Academy of Performing Arts family since the age of seven, training extensively in acting, voice, and dance. After graduating in 2014, she returned to Boss as a teacher and has been proudly leading acting classes ever since. Throughout her career, Brianne has performed in numerous productions both at Boss and beyond. As a former competitive dancer, she earned several top honors—including the prestigious title of Miss Starpower. She brings that same passion, focus, and dedication to every class she teaches.

Brianne’s goal is to help students tap into their authentic selves, develop strong technique, and gain the confidence to take creative risks. She draws from a variety of acting methods to meet each student where they are—whether they are just starting out or preparing for the stage. Boss has shaped who Brianne is, and now she is honored to help shape the next generation of performers.

Felicia Rembert, Dance Instructor
Felicia grew up as a competitive dancer for over two decades and has trained at studios including Broadway Dance Center, STEPS on Broadway, Alvin Ailey, and her local NJ studio. Felicia was a member of the nationally ranked Rutgers University dance team. She has modeled for Dance Spirit magazine, Bodywrappers, and the Dance Teacher Summit fashion show. She appeared on TV shows including The Apprentice, The Rachel Ray Show, Aeropostale commercial, American Gladiator, and many nationally televised news specials.

In 2008, Felicia appeared on MTV’s Season 2 of America’s Best Dance Crew. Following that, she became a member of the NJ Ironmen and New Jersey Devil Dance Team and was part of the New Jersey Devils Dancers for six years. In 2013, Felicia appeared in the Kelly Clarkson, “Stronger” music video. She also has worked closely with many choreographers such as Mia Michaels, Mandy Moore, Shelia Barker, Talia Favia, Sonya Tayeh, and Tabitha & Napoleon. Felicia can also be found backstage or judging for well-known competitions and teaching at dance studios around the country.

Stephanie Wnek, Dance Instructor

Stephanie trained under some of the country's top instructors as a member of the national award winning Jill Justin Dance Alliance Hip Hop Company. Stephanie choreographed and starred in several music videos by up and coming artists. Her choreography has won many high score awards at regional and national competitions; as well as Choreography and Entertainment Awards. On top of being an enthusiastic teacher, she enjoys judging around her home state of New Jersey. She has recently started traveling nationwide to share her award winning choreography and passion for this art at dance studios and conventions.