Teachers
Sharon Parillo (Owner)
Sharon has been the owner and director of the MFM Dance Studio since 2000. She stepped into the role when her mother, Mary Flynn Murphy, retired after more than 40 years of ownership and leadership. Sharon brings over 35 years of experience teaching children to dance and carries forward her family’s longstanding commitment to quality dance education.
Sharon began dancing at the age of three at the MFM Dance Studio. As a young dancer, she trained for several years with the Boston School of Ballet and continued her studies with renowned teachers such as Harriett Hoctor, Gene Murry, and Madame Rojue. She performed for multiple seasons in Boston Ballet’s The Nutcracker and was selected to perform with the Bolshoi Ballet during their U.S. presentation of Ballet School—an honor that reflects both her skill and dedication.
Throughout her teaching career, Sharon’s students have earned numerous regional and national awards. She has been widely recognized for her outstanding choreography with children. Many of her students have gone on to become successful dance teachers, open their own studios, perform internationally, and work professionally on cruise ships. Several have also been accepted into prestigious dance colleges, often receiving scholarships for their talent and training. Sharon is proud to continue the MFM legacy and remains dedicated to inspiring the next generation of dancers.
Danielle McCabe (Director/Business Manager)
Danielle—granddaughter of Mary Flynn Murphy—is a third-generation instructor at MFM Dance Studio. She has trained extensively with Kathy Kozul, Sharon Parillo, Deidre Mahoney, Barbara Marks, and Mary Flynn Murphy. Danielle began dancing at the age of two under the guidance of her mother, Sharon Parillo.
As a young dancer, Danielle earned numerous high-scoring awards in both group and solo performances, including several overall titles and the prestigious Performer of the Year award at a national competition. She was also a member of the New England Repertory Dancers, directed by Kathy Kozul, where she performed for several years in their annual production of The Nutcracker.
Danielle has been teaching at the MFM Dance Studio for more than 20 years, working with both recreational and competitive dancers. She specializes in the 12-and-under program, where her choreography has received high-scoring awards at both regional and national competitions. She has earned multiple special awards for her creative choreography, and several of her students have been selected to perform in a special concert at Merrimack College, where Danielle graduated in 2004.
Passionate about sharing her love of dance, Danielle strives to positively influence every student who steps through the doors at the MFM Dance Studio and is dedicated to helping dancers of all ages grow in confidence, skill, and artistry. Danielle is honored to continue her family's legacy and remains dedicated to inspiring generation of dancers to come.
Michelle Andrade Bonos
Michelle began teaching open tumbling classes at MFM in 2008. She received her dance training at Dance/Arts Studios Dance & Gymnastics Center in Somerville, where she studied ballet, jazz, lyrical, tap, and tumbling. She was also a member and captain of the Horizons Unlimited Dance Company. With over 20 years of teaching experience, Michelle has instructed students in all forms of dance and tumbling and has coached competitive dance teams to numerous regional and national successes throughout New England.
Michelle continues to share her passion for dance by teaching acrobatic tumbling to children of all ages. In 2014, she expanded her role at MFM by taking on the competitive Junior and Senior Jazz classes. She remains committed to her own growth as an educator, regularly attending Dance Teacher Intensive programs to further her training.
Michelle is a Certified Acrobatic Arts Instructor in both Modules One and Two, covering Levels Primary through Pre-Professional 3. Dancers who train through the Acrobatic Arts curriculum develop strong balance, flexibility, strength, and confidence. Michelle’s goal is to provide every student with a safe, encouraging, and fun learning environment where they can grow both physically and artistically.
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Alyssa Yenowskas
Alyssa began dancing at the age of four and continued her dance education through her graduation in 2016. She trained under Sharon Parillo, Danielle McCabe, Charlene Oliva, Stephanie Hurley, Michelle Bonos, and many others. Alyssa began competing at age seven, performing in numerous high-scoring and award-winning routines. She was selected to dance for the Mayor of Somerville, where she and her teammates showcased their award-winning tap routine, Sister Act. In 2015, Alyssa and her senior team earned the prestigious Xcalibur Award for their tap routine, Seventh Inning Stretch, recognizing the highest-scoring routine in the entire competition.
Alyssa has been training alongside Sharon Parillo and Danielle McCabe since the age of 12. During the 2016 dance season, she excelled in her first full year of teaching experience, demonstrating strong leadership, creativity, and dedication.
In addition to her achievements in dance, Alyssa has excelled academically and personally. She served as both Senior Class President and National Honor Society President, coached the Elementary School Pep Squad for three years, and was captain of the cheerleading team for five years. Graduating as valedictorian of her senior class, Alyssa went on to pursue a Doctor of Pharmacy degree at the Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences University.
Alyssa has always considered MFM her second home and feels privileged to be part of the teaching staff. She strives to be the kind of teacher her students can look up to—just as she has looked up to her own mentors.
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Katie Madden
Katie has been dedicated to dance from a young age. She trained at Nancy Chippendale’s Dance Studio in North Andover, MA, where she had the opportunity to perform and compete both nationally and internationally. In 2004, Katie competed at the IDO World Tap Dance Championships in Riesa, Germany, where her team earned both gold and silver medals. She has also performed in Disney’s Magic Kingdom in Orlando, Florida as a member of the Nancy Chippendale Dance Company, and later in Valletta, Malta as part of the Tap Reloaded 2 Tour in 2011.
Katie went on to attend the University of New Hampshire, where she earned a degree in Communication with minors in Spanish and Dance. From 2008 to 2012, she was a member of the UNH Dance Company, studying ballet, tap, jazz, contemporary, hip hop, and aerial dance. Following her undergraduate studies, Katie moved to Boston to complete her master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology at Northeastern University. She now works as an elementary-level speech-language pathologist while continuing to pursue her love of dance through teaching and professional development.
Katie has expanded her teaching and choreography experience through several arts organizations. She has taught and choreographed for Artbarn Community Theater’s Summer at the Barn program in Brookline, MA, taught classes at the Greater Boston Stage Company in Stoneham, MA, and choreographed for the Arts in Reach TheatreWorks program in Portsmouth, NH.
Katie is overjoyed to share her passion, experience, and love of dance with her students.
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Grace Hall
Grace began dancing at the age of three at her mother’s studio on Martha’s Vineyard. She later trained in classical ballet for six years at Atlantic Coast Academy of Dance under Tanya Vincent before attending the Walnut Hill School for the Arts as a ballet major. Throughout her training, Grace studied with several prestigious ballet schools, including Houston Ballet, Joffrey Ballet, Cincinnati Ballet, and Carolina Ballet.
Grace continued her dance education at Vassar College, where she graduated with a minor in dance and performed with the Vassar Repertory Dance Theater. Following college, she began dancing professionally with City Ballet of Boston.
Grace has extensive teaching experience, working with students of all ages—from preschoolers to adults. For the past two summers, she has developed and directed her own ballet summer intensive program on Martha’s Vineyard. She recently expanded her pedagogical expertise by earning certification in the ABT National Training Curriculum, Levels Pre-Primary through Level 3.
Grace is passionate about sharing her technical knowledge and love of ballet, and she is thrilled to bring her experience and enthusiasm to the students of MFM.
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Caroline Wiley​​
Caroline Wiley is a dedicated dance educator, award-winning choreographer, and former professional dancer with a distinguished performance career and a deep passion for teaching. She danced principal roles in both classical and contemporary works with the Royal New Zealand Ballet and Grand Rapids Ballet, performing in pieces by world-renowned choreographers including George Balanchine, JiÅ™í Kylián, and Twyla Tharp.
Now committed to shaping the next generation of dancers, Caroline brings her extensive stage experience, artistic insight, and creative vision into the studio. She teaches ballet, contemporary, modern, and jazz to students from early childhood through the pre-professional level. In addition to fostering strong technique and expressive artistry, Caroline strives to instill in her students a lifelong love and appreciation for dance.
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Russell Fergusson
Russell is a seasoned dance instructor and fitness trainer with an accomplished background in both the performing arts and education. He has taught and collaborated with institutions such as the Boston Arts Academy, the University of the Arts (UArts), and Berklee College of Music. A winner of Season 6 of the hit Fox TV show So You Think You Can Dance, Russell has traveled internationally, earning recognition in choreography competitions and performing in locations such as China and Dubai.
Known for his innovative choreography, dynamic energy, and strong class leadership, Russell excels at helping students strengthen their abilities while cultivating a supportive and engaging learning environment. His dedication to both dance instruction and core fitness empowers dancers of all levels to build confidence, develop discipline, and reach their full potential.
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Tehmina Monroe
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Lauren Burr
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