Since opening our doors, Denise Buote Dance Studio has been committed to creating a positive, encouraging environment where dancers of all ages and abilities feel welcomed, supported, and inspired.
We believe every student is unique. Each dancer brings their own personality, learning style, strengths, and aspirations into the studio, and we embrace those differences through personalized instruction and positive encouragement. Our goal is to help every student develop not only excellent dance technique, but also confidence, discipline, creativity, and a genuine love for the art of dance.
Whether a dancer is stepping into the studio for the very first time or pursuing advanced training, our experienced instructors are dedicated to helping them achieve their individual goals. We celebrate progress at every level, creating an atmosphere where students are challenged to grow while feeling supported every step of the way.
At Denise Buote Dance Studio, we believe the lessons learned in the studio extend far beyond the stage. Through dance, our students build lifelong friendships, gain self-confidence, learn perseverance, and develop skills that will benefit them for years to come.
We are proud to be more than just a dance studio, we are a community where every dancer is valued, encouraged, and inspired to become the very best version of themselves.
Our talented instructors are the heart of Denise Buote Dance Studio. They are committed to creating a supportive atmosphere where every student feels encouraged to learn, grow, and succeed. Through expert instruction, patience, and a passion for dance, they help students develop lifelong skills, lasting friendships, and a love for movement.
Miss Kelsey began dancing at the age of 3 at The Gold School in Brockton. She trained and competed in ballet, tap, jazz, modern and contemporary. Outside of dance she is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) who works in public schools and has a passion for helping children learn, grow, and build confidence. She loves combining her background in behavior analysis with her passion for dance to create a positive, encouraging, and inclusive classroom where every dancer feels successful. She believes dance is about building confidence, fostering friendships, expressing creativity, and having fun. She strives to create a supportive environment where every child feels welcomed, challenged, and celebrated for who they are.
As a mom of three young children, Kelsey understands the importance of creating a space where families feel comfortable and children are excited to come each week. She especially enjoys helping dancers discover their love for movement while building skills that extend far beyond the dance studio.
Miss Brittany has been dancing since the age of 2 competing in hip-hop, tap, pom, and jazz, as well as learned skills in ballet, lyrical, and pointe. Brittany has been an instructor for 12 years and joined the DBDS team in 2021 instructing recreational classes.
Brittany is a member of the Greater Brockton Dance Teacher Association, an association founded by Denise Buote herself. Over the last decade Brittany has choreographed a viral concept video on Buzzfeed, received a grant to teach dance to underprivileged children in the community, and was featured in the July 2018 issue of Dance Teacher Magazine for her work. Brittany has received choreography awards for her concept pieces and is CLI Certified in injury prevention.
Miss Sarah was a Denise Buote Dance Studio dancer herself starting in 2003, was a teacher’s assistant from 2015-2019, and became a lead teacher in the fall of 2019. She studied tap, jazz, ballet, hip hop and pointe during her time as a dancer. Miss. Sarah loves to form strong bonds with her dancers, supporting them in being their best selves as dancers. In college, Sarah was a part of Bridgewater State University’s Hip Hop team, Kinetic Edge, as well as their POPS dance organization, serving as an executive board member her senior year. During the summer of 2026, Miss. Sarah studied with the National Dance Institute of New York where she trained with other dance instructors, learning new techniques and ways to teach young dancers. Miss. Sarah holds a master’s in secondary education and mathematics, as well as a preschool/ toddler teacher license. Outside of dance, you can find Sarah working as a high school teacher, spending time with family and friends, or taking care of her two cats, Ally and Cheddar.
Miss MaryKate is a School Counselor at Trinity Catholic Academy in Brockton. She has been a DBDS dancer since the age of 2 and continues to dance in the adult classes while teaching. She studied ballet, tap and jazz. In college, when she wasn’t busy studying for her degree in Biology and Psychology, she was a competitive cheerleader for UMass Boston. When not on the dance floor, Miss MaryKate coaches figure skating and loves playing with her dog Rosie. She want wait to dance with you!
Miss Simone is a dancer / choreographer, who has been dancing her entire life! She has danced for reality stars from MTV’s Making the Band and VH1’s Love & Hip Hop. She’s a CNA and continuing her education in healthcare. Throughout her many years in dance, Simone has always given back to the dance community through free dance clinics and assisting in local dance/cheerleading programs. After taking some time off to be a mom, Simone has regained her love and passion for hip hop and is thrilled to help inspire and motivate the young and talented minds here at DBDS!