About Dirigo Conservatory of Movement
Morgan Brown Sanborn - Director
Faculty
Emily Lutts
Jenny Letendre
Jenny Letendre
Emily started dancing at the York Dance Academy in York, ME. She continued her training at Ballet New England, Boston Ballet School and The HARID Conservatory. She started her While in New York, she had the honor of performing as a supernumerary in The Bolshoi Ballet's production of The Pharaoh's Daughter. She has been a company member wi
Emily started dancing at the York Dance Academy in York, ME. She continued her training at Ballet New England, Boston Ballet School and The HARID Conservatory. She started her While in New York, she had the honor of performing as a supernumerary in The Bolshoi Ballet's production of The Pharaoh's Daughter. She has been a company member with Albano Ballet, Portland Ballet, and Annex Contemporary Dance Company.
Emily has a BA from Metropolitan State University of Denver, and an associate degree from Bel-Rea Institute of Animal Technology.
Jenny Letendre
Jenny Letendre
Jenny Letendre
Studied dance performance at Roger Williams University where she had the opportunity to work with many inspirational choreographers and performers. Jenny is a certified Acrobatic Arts Instructor and has completed the training for levels 1-6 She has performed and choreographed with both companies Sonar Dance and Collective Motion, as well
Studied dance performance at Roger Williams University where she had the opportunity to work with many inspirational choreographers and performers. Jenny is a certified Acrobatic Arts Instructor and has completed the training for levels 1-6 She has performed and choreographed with both companies Sonar Dance and Collective Motion, as well as with the Maine Red Claws Dance Team. Along with teaching dance, Jenny is also a professional DJ and owner of Wishing Pond Events.
Isabella Buckman
Isabella Buckman
Isabella Buckman
Isabella Buckman was raised in Eureka, California where she began her classical ballet training at the age of six at North Coast Dance. She spent summers training with Boston Ballet, American Ballet Theater, The Rock School, and State Street Ballet. In 2024, Isabella graduated cum laude from Butler University with a BFA in Dance Performan
Isabella Buckman was raised in Eureka, California where she began her classical ballet training at the age of six at North Coast Dance. She spent summers training with Boston Ballet, American Ballet Theater, The Rock School, and State Street Ballet. In 2024, Isabella graduated cum laude from Butler University with a BFA in Dance Performance and a minor in Environmental Studies. In her time at Butler, she had the opportunity to perform in classical works including The Nutcracker, Giselle, Swan Lake, and Cinderella as well as original contemporary works by Derek Reid, Susan McGuire, Cynthia Pratt, and David Ingram. Furthermore, she also had the opportunity to work with Deborah Wingert of the George Balanchine Trust in Serenade. Isabella is currently a dancer with the Portland Ballet where she will be dancing for her second season! Additionally, she is currently working toward her Pilates certification to enhance her knowledge of movement and support others in achieving greater strength, flexibility, and overall wellness.
Gabby Poulin
Isabella Buckman
Isabella Buckman
Is a graduate of Roger Williams University where she earned a dual degree, BA in Dance and Performance Studies and a BS in Public Health with a minor in Biology. There she had the opportunity of learning under Cathy Nicoli, Ali Kenner Brodsky, Stephanie Turner and Michael Bolger. While a part of RWU Dance Theater she was able to work
Is a graduate of Roger Williams University where she earned a dual degree, BA in Dance and Performance Studies and a BS in Public Health with a minor in Biology. There she had the opportunity of learning under Cathy Nicoli, Ali Kenner Brodsky, Stephanie Turner and Michael Bolger. While a part of RWU Dance Theater she was able to work with various guest choreographers and performers such as Mike Tyus, Shawn Ahern Fitzgerald, Jenny Rocha, Gisela Crus, Ashley Rich & Nicole Gallo.
Gabby is from Saco, ME where she grew up training with Community Dance Project (CDP) and Thornton Academy Dance Company under the direction of director Emma Campbell then Sarah Choroszy for her final year of CDP. She was also fortunate enough to expand her studies at Bates Dance Festival in Lewiston, ME and Joffrey Ballet School, Contemporary intensive in NYC during her summers.
Gabby can’t wait to expand her interests in Modern dance and teach alongside Morgan Sanborn, who she trained under building a foundation in Ballet!
Kristina Sottery
Isabella Buckman
Kristina Sottery
Kristina has been passionate about dance from a young age. Her dance journey began at Casco Bay Movers in Portland where she gained a particular interest in hip hop. Eventually joining the Portland Youth Dance hiphop crew, where her love for the genre grew. Aside from teaching dancers the physicality of the genre, she also enjoys tea
Kristina has been passionate about dance from a young age. Her dance journey began at Casco Bay Movers in Portland where she gained a particular interest in hip hop. Eventually joining the Portland Youth Dance hiphop crew, where her love for the genre grew. Aside from teaching dancers the physicality of the genre, she also enjoys teaching about the culture and history of it as well. Kristinastudied at the University of Southern Maine, and was a part of her school’s dance team, performing in many half-time shows and showcases. She hopes to share her love for dance with her students, and foster a supportive environment for all dancers.