Curated boutique programming for youth through seniors, featuring multigenerational and family-focused opportunities.
NEW Summer 2025 programming being offered through the Wilmington Receation Department. Links provided.
ENRICHMENT
for ALL AGES
Home of the #noretiredancerinitiative #BOOSTcrew and #communityservicemovement
ABOUT THE TEAM
Meet The Team
Ellen Grinder, M.Ed. BS.
Founder & Program Director
Ellen has 29 years of experience in afterschool education and administration in Lexington, MA where she loved running a creative large scale program of 150+ enthusiastic school age participants and 12+ talented staff members annually until its unexpected closure in 2022. She earned her M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction from Boston College and her undergraduate degree in Elementary Education with a minor in Psychology from Salem State College. While employed as an Academic Tutor and substitute teacher in the Wilmington Public School system, Ellen co-coached the Varsity gymnastics team. Additionally, she has 20 years of experience with the Wilmington Recreation Department starting out as a ballet demonstrator, and working her way up to director of multiple programs. Ultimately she became responsible for Summer Playground, fall/spring/summer gymnastics, and winter Play Gym. Developing a creative thematic summer calendar full of special events & field trips, while managing a diverse staff, numerous volunteers, and hundreds of enthusiastic child participants was one highlight of her professional career. 39 years of experience teaching dance technique, originally under the direction of Donna Miceli at the DMDC, and continuing under her own business name, has afforded Ellen with extensive opportunities to work with and choreograph for numerous Youth/Senior Companies and Repertory Ensembles of all ages. Those endeavors evoked a signature style, humor, and versatility that inspired varied pieces of work which were performed (and competed) at the local, national, and international level. She now enjoys channeling that same energy into community service events.
This is our team of coordinators, leaders, and instructors. Each brings their own experiences and expertise to EBGCreations through their respective avenues.
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Michaela Swift, MEd. BS.
Current Offering - Creative and Mindful Arts
Youth Programming Instructor
Media Expert
Michaela comes to EBG ceations with a love of all things art, color, and movement. She has danced with Ellen Grinder from a very young age. Now, as an adult, she is thrilled to be joining Ellen's team of passionate community leaders. After completing her undergraduate degree in counseling and expressive art therapies from Lesley University, Michaela began working as a special educator. Fast forward to present, she now holds a masters in early childhood education in addition to licensures in early childhood education, elementary education, and moderate disabilities. Michaela is looking forward to this new adventure with EBG creations!
Kelsey Parrillo, MEd. BS.
Current Offering - Intro to Theater Arts
Youth Programming Instructor
Kelsey joins EBG Creations ready to have fun with theater arts and movement. She holds a bachelors in music education and a masters in secondary education from the University of New Hampshire. Kelsey has been teaching music and chorus for the past 14 years and is currently teaching in Woburn. In 2017, she started a musical theater program at the Kennedy Middle School. She also began teaching Zumba in 2014 and has continued spreading that joy of movement at various gyms and other professional development events. She is looking forward to joining Ellen in this new adventure.
Marlene MacEachern
Current Offering - Basic Barre Fusion
Movement Instructor
Marlene is a Wilmington native and has been teaching group fitness classes for 14 years. She holds many Group Fitness certifications including AFAA (Athletics and Fitness Association of America). Her present focus is on teaching her classes in a fun, motivating environment while promoting the positive aspects of a healthy, active lifestyle at any age or fitness level. She enjoys teaching Cardio, Muscle Conditioning, Tabata, Circuit, Kickboxing, Pilates, TRX, and Barre classes. Marlene works as an Office Manager during the day and has been married for 33 years to her husband Scott. They have two grown children plus three grandchildren.
Melissa Sine
Current Offering - Ageless Grace
Movement Instructor
After working at an after school program for 20 years with Ellen, Melissa made a career pivot and got her personal trainer and group fitness instructor certifications. She also has several specialized certifications including Ageless Grace, Golden Hearts Senior Fitness, TRX, and Les Mills BodyPump. She loves her new career helping people meet their health and wellness goals!
Kerri Casella Vasquezi
Special Events and Summer Coordinator
*Bio to come*
Brit Swift, DPT.
Instructor
Britney is currently a Doctor of Physical Therapy and an ACSM certified personal trainer with a Bachelor’s degree in Applied Exercise Science from Springfield College and an Associate’s degree in Health and Fitness from Holyoke Community College. Throughout her life, she played a variety of sports including soccer, football, hockey, wrestling, and Taekwondo. Over the course of ten years training in Taekwondo and receiving her third degree black belt, she found happiness and fulfillment when her students reached their own goals. Years of working out alongside her father allowed and encouraged Britney’s passion for fitness, health, and nutrition to grow. After graduating from Springfield College, she spent some time working at a local YMCA as a personal trainer and decided to make it her full time career for over 5 years. She is now working in Worcester, MA as a Physical Therapist. She enjoys working with a variety of clientele -younger, older, beginner, or advanced - to assist them with achieving their goals and getting them active with movement that is fun!
Caitlin Meehan
Office Coordinator
*Bio to come*