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Meet the Cast & Crew
The Heart of Little Barn: Our Teaching Artists
Behind every dance warmup, acting game, and show-stopping number is a team of passionate, professional artists who love working with kids. Our teachers are Broadway performers, musicians, educators, and creatives who bring both technical skill and genuine heart to everything they do.
We choose team members who lead with kindness, spark imagination, and meet every camper with warmth, humor, and respect.
Kimberly Eilian
Founder / Artistic Director / Dance Teacher
Kim began dancing at age 4 and basically never stopped. After 10 years of classical ballet, a lot of jazz hands, a dash of hip hop, and some very enthusiastic community theatre, she earned her B.A. in Dance (with teaching and musical theatre emphasis!) from UC Irvine - Dean’s Honor List all 4 years, thank you very much.
She toured the Midwest in two bus & truck musicals, took every class in NYC from Steps to Broadway Dance Center, and then decided to follow her heart: teaching children. First stop? A rustic little dance cabin at a sleepaway camp - aka the seed of what would become Little Barn Dance & Musical Theatre Company.
Kim has taught everywhere from Harlem to the Hamptons, founded her own studio, and now runs one of the most magical performing arts camps on the East End - where toddlers to teens learn real dance technique (Broadway ballet, jazz, hip hop, tap, theatre dance) through musicals they actually love.
Deep thanks to her husband Kevin and their two boys/muses, Jerome and Lewie. And all the glittery love to the beautiful campers who light up the studio and stage with heart, joy, and big Broadway dreams.
Broadway credits: None
Founder credits: Little Barn Dance Co., NYC / Hamptons
Mary Kate McGetrick
Mary Kate is thrilled to join Little Barn this summer again in the Hamptons! Mary Kate’s love for music, theater and dance began at a young age performing throughout Westchester County and she has been involved in the performing arts ever since.
She studied musical theater at The Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C, where she had the opportunity to perform throughout the DC area including The Kennedy Center. After 4 years of performing, Mary Kate stepped into the teaching field as a teaching artist at Arena Stage at The Mead Center for The American Theater and a full time music and theater teacher in Washington, D.C. where she led general music classes and directed and produced all school musicals.
Since then, Mary Kate has been a musical theater educator in the New York City public schools. In addition to teaching in the classroom, she also specializes in private voice and acting lessons. She has always felt very passionately about providing children with the opportunity to create, learn and expand their love for the arts.
Christina Jordan
Christina is thrilled to be returning Little Barn this summer!
Her passion for musical theatre began at a young age, dancing since the age of two and singing for as long as she can remember. Christina is excited to teach and guide the next generation of young performers!
She received her Bachelor’s of Music in Musical Theatre from The Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C. While in D.C, she had the opportunity to work and perform at theaters throughout the DC area, including Signature Theatre in Shirlington, VA.
Christina has performed at regional theaters and theme parks across the country. Some of her favorite credits include Pinkalicious (Pinkalicious), Mamma Mia (Ali), Joseph…Dreamcoat (Mrs. Potiphar), and Legally Blonde (Brooke Wyndham). Over the past two years, she has had the pleasure of working on a new musical, SHUDDER (Debbie), performing the production in the New York Theater Festival and recording the NYTF cast album.
Christina now lives in Jersey City with her fiancé and their sassy 1 year old cat Luna, auditioning and performing year-round!
Emily Meredith
Emily is a professional actress residing in New York City. She is a proud member of the Actor’s Equity Union and has performed in productions all across the country. An experienced acting, voice and dance teacher, Emily has worked with all grade and skill levels - but specializes in early childhood arts education.
Emily attended Walnut Hill School for the Arts in Natick, MA -- where she majored in classical and musical theater and graduated Magna Cum Laude from the University of Cincinnati-College Conservatory of Music with a BFA in Musical Theater.
She has trained at various other prestigious institutions including Festival Ballet (Providence, RI), T. Schreiber Studio (NY,NY), HB Studio (NY,NY), Ballet Prestige (Providence, RI), Steps (NY, NY), and Broadway Dance Center (NY,NY) among many others.
As a teacher, Emily strives to create a fun and relaxed learning environment where her students can grow in confidence and ability.
Sabine Ballouaares
Sabine is thrilled to be returning to assist Little Barn’s dance teachers. Her passion for dance has flourished from a young age and she hopes to inspire children with her love of dance. She has studied ballet, jazz, and contemporary at the Washington Ballet and Steps Dance Studio. One of her favourite performances was dancing in Sleeping Beauty at the Kennedy Center.
Sabine loves working with children and has spent the last several year teaching dance and tutoring young kids at an after school program called Fresh Youth Initiative.
Sabine is excited to continue her passion in working with children as a biology major, focusing on women’s and children’s health, at Cornell University.
Annie Voss
Annie is ecstatic to be joining the Little Barn Theatre team this summer!
She is a Twin Cities based actor earning her degree in musical theatre at Viterbo University with minors in Dance and Technical theatre and design. She has been singing, dancing, and acting from a very young age, and her love for theatre was formed through theatre camps just like this one!
Annie loves working with children and hopes that her passion for all different aspects of theatre inspire them to continue with this art form.
When she is not performing on stage, you can find her styling and designing wigs for many different productions! She is very passionate about on stage and behind the scenes work, and hopes to continue pursuing theatre after she graduates in the coming year.
Cassidy Mulkern
Cassidy started dancing at the age of two and has not stopped since! She grew up training in ballet, jazz, tap, lyrical and contemporary in Boston, Massachusetts. She went on to study at Oklahoma City University and obtained her BPA in Dance Performance, graduating Magna Cum Laude. Cassidy took dance technique classes as well as classes in Pedagogy, Anatomy and Kinesiology, Choreography Theory, and Choreography Production. She was also the Director of the “Pep” Dancers that performed during the school’s basketball games.
Since graduating, she has taught and choreographed for dancers ranging from first time kindergarteners all the way up to a pre-professional level, and loves them all! Cassidy has also found a love for judging dance competitions across the US and she is YPAD certified in this role. Another one of her passions is fitness, she has years of experience teaching Lagree Pilates and is a NASM Certified Personal Trainer.
Cassidy has also performed professionally across the US and beyond! Her favorite credits include dancing in “Circlassica” in Madrid, “Dance to the Music” at Hard Rock Resort Atlantic City, and New York Fashion Week with the brand Dodiee. She is so excited to connect with young dancers this summer!
Nicolas Nelson
Nicolas (he/him) is excited to join Little Barn this summer for his first year!
Originally from Florida, Nicolas attended the New York Conservatory for Dramatic Arts, where he majored in musical theatre. Nicolas spends most of his time pursuing acting, taking dance classes, and playing jazz at various venues around New York.
He also has experience music directing for several 54 Below and Green Room 42 shows as well as filling in for any instrument needed at any given performance.
Nic grew up taking care of his two little sisters, teaching them music, and watching them perform, and he loves any opportunity to share his love for music and theatre with the next generation.
Krissie Neiman
Krissie is beyond excited to be joining the Little Barn team this summer.
Originally from Maryland, Krissie is a New York City–based dancer, choreographer, and actress. She works professionally across live performance, immersive theatre, and film, and is passionate about creating dynamic, story-driven movement. Most recently, Krissie has been involved in a variety of performance projects throughout the city, including dance, theatre, and collaborative creative work.
Krissie trained extensively in dance and performance, developing a strong foundation in multiple styles with a focus on versatility and expression. Her work as a choreographer centers around storytelling, musicality, and creating an environment where performers feel confident and inspired.
Outside of performing, Krissie enjoys exploring the city, staying active, collaborating with other artists, and finding inspiration in everyday moments.
Krissie’s favorite part of teaching is helping young performers build confidence and discover their unique voice. She believes that creativity should feel exciting and accessible, and loves fostering a supportive space where students can grow, take risks, and have fun.
Sophie Ventura
Sophie is thrilled to join Little Barn for her first year this summer!
Sophie Ventura is a New York City-based performing artist and educator. She grew up in Richmond, VA, where she trained at Barbara Hammond's School of Dance. She earned her BA in Dance Studies from Appalachian State University, where she found her love for teaching through Anyone Can Dance, a program providing low-cost dance classes to young dancers. Additionally, in the summer of 2022, she was Studios and Community Engagement intern at the American Dance Festival in Durham, NC.
Sophie moved to New York City in 2024 and completed the Independent Training Program and Professional Semester at Broadway Dance Center.
She has performed in the Professional Semester Showcase at the Alvin Ailey CitiGroup Theatre, in dance films featured at various festivals, and cabaret performances across NYC.
Sophie teaches tap, jazz, and ballet at The Brooklyn Dance Centers in Brooklyn, NY.
Juan Pablo Munoz
Juan Pablo (JP) Muñoz is a NYC-based performer, music director, creative producer, and educator originally from Guatemala and raised in Nashville, TN. He trained at the Nashville School of the Arts, Lipscomb University School of Music, and The Young Americans College of the Performing Arts.
JP performed with the Nashville Choral Institute before becoming the youngest member of the Grammy Award-winning Nashville Symphony Choir. He has toured nationally as a performer, teacher, and music director, and has provided background vocals for recording artists in both studio and live performance settings.
Recent credits include Dancer/Swing for NYC Water Cruises and producing/creative directing a live performance residency in Midtown Manhattan. He is currently developing original theater and film/TV projects while writing for his solo album.
JP is passionate about making the arts accessible to all and believes everyone deserves a space to create. Outside of performing and teaching, he is also a top-rated NYC tour guide who combines storytelling and improvisational comedy for audiences from around the world. In his free time, he enjoys yoga, cooking, and spending time in nature. JP is so excited to join the Little Barn family this summer!
Audrey Porter
Audrey is thrilled to be joining the Little Barn team this summer!
Her love of ballet began at the age of two, and she has been dancing ever since.
Based in Brooklyn, Audrey holds a degree in Film & Television from Boston University. A lifelong lover of musical theater and the performing arts, she is excited to share her passion for creativity with campers. Over the years, Audrey has attended a variety of summer dance programs - including the Bolshoi Ballet Academy (CT) and The Rock School - and she currently continues taking ballet classes at Brooklyn Ballet.
Audrey loves working with children and is excited to combine her background in the arts with her love of theater to help campers build confidence, creativity, and self-expression this summer.
Rylan Joenk
Rylan will be joining Little Barn for her second summer.
Rylan began dancing at the Joffrey Ballet in Chicago before attending high school at Walnut Hill School for the Arts under the direction of Michael Owen.
As a student at NYU Tisch School Of The Arts, Rylan performed work by Dana Ruttenberg, José Límon, and several peers.
Since receiving her BFA, Rylan has worked as a freelance dancer and dancemaker throughout NYC, as well as a part time dance teacher with Christy street ballet, dance to unite, and presently, Little Barn.
Meenah Nehme
Meenah Nehme is a visual artist whose work seamlessly integrates movement, performance, experience, and technology. A graduate of NYU's Tisch School of the Arts, Meenah performed Andrea Miller's SAMA (Radio City Music Hall) and Mikee Ellis' A Moment Between Breaths (The Skirball Cultural Center). Post Graduation, Meenah performed in Marla Phelan’s BIRTH + CARNAGE world premiere (LA MAMA The Ellen Stewart Theatre), Chelsea Thedinga’s Here.Now.Close in Take Root Residency (Green Space), Mizuho Kappa’s Before She Hits the Table in Shared Space Residency (Mark Morris), hired by Dance Lab New York Spring Cycle 2026 to dance for choreographers Keerati Jinakunwiphat, Nijawwon Matthews, and Tsai-Hsi Hung, and has movement directed and been featured in music videos and dance films in and out of New York City.
Meenah has guest-choreographed at Dance Studio 84 (California) and substitutes at Tyler Brown Dance Center (New York), teaching classes and privates in ballet, contemporary, jazz, stretch, and conditioning. She also travels nationally, assisting Maddison Burg in her choreographing process for dance studios’ competition season. Meenah believes in inspiring the next generation of dancers and is excited to share her experience at Little Barn this summer.
Nicholas Meyers
Nicholas Meyers is an interdisciplinary artist based in New York City. He studied ballet and contemporary dance at Walnut Hill School for the Arts and the Jacobs School of Music at Indiana University. He is a recent graduate of Columbia University, where he majored in Film and Media Studies.
He has danced with the Columbia Ballet Collaborative, Columbia Repertory Ballet, and the Barnard Dance Department at New York Live Arts. As an actor, he has performed with Columbia’s sketch comedy group, Latenite, and in several plays and musicals, including Dance Nation, Fun Home, and Columbia University’s 129th Varsity Show, for which he also provided additional choreography.
Nicholas enjoys collaboration, and building community among other artists and lovers of art. He has provided dance education to students of all levels, at several schools and community centers, including the Center for Rural Engagement and SPHERE, an organization dedicated to enriching the lives of adults with disabilities. Nicholas is so excited to be joining the Little Barn family!
Fabiana Mora
Fabiana is so excited to be joining the Little Barn family this summer, where she will be looking after our youngest campers with care, patience, and so much love.
Born in New York and raised in Costa Rica, Fabiana is bilingual in English and Spanish and brings a warmth and gentleness to everything she does. She is currently studying Psychology at university in Costa Rica, and her deep understanding of children shines through in the way she works with them. She has always had a natural instinct for making little ones feel safe, seen, and special.
Music has been a part of Fabiana's life since childhood. At the age of ten, she began taking singing and guitar lessons at the University of Costa Rica, where she studied for five years. That love of music, combined with her patience and her genuine joy in spending time with children, makes her a wonderful addition to our team.
Outside of camp, Fabiana has a beautiful relationship with her younger brother, ten years her junior, whom she has cared for and adored his whole life. That spirit of nurturing and connection is exactly what she brings to Little Barn every single day.
