About
onstage dance company
OnStage Dance Company, Inc. was founded in 2010 by Jennifer Kuhnberg, with former Associate Director Kelly Mazzarella, with the goal of creating performance opportunities for adult dancers.
In addition to their seasonal company performances, OnStage produces dance festivals and showcases for the Boston Dance Community, including OnStage 360°, and annual Dance Class Marathon and many more special events.
In their previous studio spaces in Somerville and Malden, OnStage offered a Resident Program, performance space for emerging dance companies, and teaching opportunities for emerging instructors.
Although OnStage closed their Malden studio in 2020, the company continues to thrive, offering performance opportunities and open classes at various studio locations throughout the Greater Boston area.
OnStage Dance Company is a 501(c)4 non-profit organization and is also fiscally sponsored by the Boston Dance Alliance.
mission statement
OnStage Dance Company is dedicated to providing performance and choreography opportunities for adults who want to keep dance in their lives.
Our commitment to fostering an inclusive and welcoming environment is reflected through our seasonal performances, community-focused dance festivals, events, and classes.
OnStage Dance Company is designed to keep dance accessible, connect with our community, and ensure that everyone feels valued and empowered.
MEET OUR TEAM
Jennifer Kuhnberg
Founder · Director
Jen is a choreographer, performer and dance educator. Her evening-length productions have debuted throughout the Boston area, and her short form work featured in Salem Arts Fest, Providence Movement Festival, Southern Vermont Dance Festival, NACHMO Boston & NYC Showcases, Dance For World Community, and more.
Jen’s dance films were selected for the International Fine Arts Film Festival, From This Earth Film Festival & Film Fest by Rogue Dancer. She took home the Audience Choice Award at the 2023 Boston Dance Film Fest.
Jen produces arts and dance festivals, serves on the board of the Malden Cultural Council, and teaches at studios throughout New England.
Emily Hong
President
Emily joined OnStage as a dancer in 2022, where she has had the opportunity to choreograph and teach for the company.
Emily began her dance training in Michigan learning ballet and ethnic Chinese dance before completing her IB dance diploma in Beijing, China. She then branched out to commercial styles in collegiate dance teams at UC Irvine.
Outside of dance, Emily works as a Clinical Trials Manager for a medical device company.
Teresa Dominick
Secretary
Teresa joined OnStage in 2022 as a choreographer, dancer, and now board member.
An alumni of Gallaudet University in Washington DC, Teresa was a dancer and choreographer with the Gallaudet Dance Company (GDC) from 2016-2022. Her work at GDC was featured in the January 2020 issue of Dance Magazine.
Teresa graduated from the ICONS Choreographic Institute in the Fall of 2021 where she presented a long form piece titled “Impermanence.”
In addition to dancing, Teresa works as an ASL Interpreter in the Greater Boston area.
Kaitlyn Mccarron
Treasurer
Kaitlyn is excited to be joining OnStage in 2025, as a lifetime lover of dance and a finance professional with over ten years of experience. She is a graduate of Boston University and the Cannon Financial Institute, who believes in the restorative power of music and personal empowerment through financial literacy.
Outside of OnStage, Kaitlyn works as a Trust Administrator and is obsessed with her rescue pit mix, B'Elanna.
Allie Somers
Member Engagement Manager
Allie joined OnStage as a dancer in Season 9 and hasn't missed a season since! She has had several opportunities to choreograph for the company as well.
Allie grew up dancing just north of Boston, primarily training at The Dancing School in North Reading, MA. She continued dancing throughout college and graduate school, performing with Boston University's Dance Theatre Group while in law school.
Allie previously served on the board from Seasons 18-25, and rejoined in Season 29 in the role of Membership Engagement Manager. She is passionate about OnStage's mission and community, and is committed to helping members and alumni alike get the most out of everything OnStage can offer.
Outside of dance, Allie is an attorney working as commercial counsel for a tech company.
Sam Thone
Sam joined the OnStage board in Season 30 and has been a company member since Season 27. Originally from Wisconsin, she danced competitively before minoring in Dance at Carthage College, choreographing and performing in bi-annual showcases. After a long break from performing, Sam found her creative home at OnStage. She is incredibly passionate about the space the company creates for adult dancers to keep performing and is excited to help grow the OnStage community.
Outside of dance, Sam works in marketing and growth analytics at Future, a personal training tech company.
Marketing Strategist
Lacey Intoppa
Community Engagement Manager
Lacey joined OnStage as a dancer in Season 29. She began her dance journey at Cheryl A. Sullivan School of Dance at age two and continued to dance throughout college. She attended UMass Lowell where she performed with her team at basketball games and competed at NDA nationals on Daytona Beach.
Outside of dance, Lacey works as an assistant manager at a local gym
Open Position!
Fundraising Strategist
The Fundraising Strategist is responsible for overseeing efforts to raise sufficient capital through sponsorships, donations, events, and other activities.
See additional details below and Apply Today!
OnStage Board of Directors
Join Our Team
OnStage Dance Company is seeking dedicated individuals to join our Board to lead and shape the future of our non-profit organization.
OnStage Dance Company provides performance and choreography opportunities to multi-faceted adult dancers.
Board members are involved in supporting the Director through on-going projects including general operations of the company, strategic planning, and guidance for long term success.
Openings currently include: Fundraising Strategist
This is a volunteer position that meets approximately once per month (in person or virtually).
Many thanks to all of our former board members: Annamae Aurilio, Mykayla Cohen, Melissa deFriesse, Teresa Fardella,
Angie Peguero, Hannah Perry, Alexa Romancewicz, Austen Starr, Jessica Taddeo.
Fundraising Strategist
Fundraising Strategy & Events
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Advise on long and short-term fundraising goals in alignment with company objectives
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Liaise with Treasurer, Grant Writer, Marketing Strategist and other key players
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Plan and execute a minimum of one fundraising community event per year
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Provide strategic oversight and support on existing annual fundraising events (e.g., dance marathon)
Donor/Sponsor Engagement
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Expand existing Monthly Donor Program and Business Sponsorships
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Maintain CRM database and automations
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Develop, manage and track monthly donor perks and rewards
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Send and manage donor/business sponsors communications (e.g., thank you messages, mailing campaigns, company updates)
General Fundraising Activities
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Advise on Merch campaigns, performance program ads, and alternative fundraising opportunities