Amanda Ryan

Style(s): Acro

Amanda started gymnastics at the age of 6. She trained all over Southern California under the instruction of collegiate level coaches, the Chinese National team, and Cirque du Soleil. She competed for 6 years, reaching the optional level 7. At the age of 13, she decided to make the transition to dance. Amanda continued her dance training at The Dance Spot, competing in jazz, lyrical, and ballet for 3 years. During that time, she was a member of Sonora High School's Dance Team and Dance Production team. After spending time in competition dance, she continued her training at Anaheim Ballet under the instruction of Lawrence and Sarma Lapenieks Rosenberg. Amanda was accepted into the prestigious dance program at California State University Long Beach, under the direction of Andrew Vaca, Sophie Monat, and Lorin Johnson. While in college, she also performed in Coast City Ballet's production of the Nutcracker as the Arabian divertissement for 3 years. Amanda currently has 6 years of experience teaching and coaching both dance and gymnastics. Amanda also teaches fitness. She recently completed her 305 fitness certification under the direction of the company founder, Sadie Kurzban. She is very passionate about her work and loves to share it with others.

ELIZABETH SMITH

Style(s): Ballet, Contemporary, Jazz

Elizabeth Smith grew up in Thousand Oaks, California. She started dancing at the age of five, and training at California Dance Theatre in ballet, contemporary, and jazz until graduating high school in 2017. In May of 2021, Elizabeth graduated with a BFA in Dance from California State University, Long Beach. Elizabeth is currently working as a freelance concert and commercial dancer and choreographer in Los Angeles, training with Lume Dance Collective and Monika Felice Smith. Recent work includes The Thundermans on Nickelodeon, music videos with Jimmie Allen, Jackie Hayes, and The Attire, as well as concept videos with Max Pham, Sabrina Phillip, and Ryan Spencer. Follow her journey @elizabethsmith21 on Instagram.

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jessica neves

 
 

Style(s): Jazz, Turns & Leaps, Pom, Hip Hop

Jessica grew up in Redding, California, where she developed a passion for performing at age 6. She performed in a summer camp for 12 years that involved all styles of dance, singing, acting, art, and leadership. She began training at a studio at age 13, participated in her school dance department for 7 years, danced in local shows and musicals, started her high school’s dance team and became captain, to name a few. These opportunities led her to begin teaching in high school, developing a passion that inspired her to pursue dance and teaching as a career. Jessica moved to Southern California in 2015 where she received her BA in dance, a minor in entrepreneurship, and was a member of CSULB’s competitive dance team. She has worked at Disneyland as a parade performer in six different parades and has also performed with Insomniac entertainment at four different music festivals. Since graduating college in 2019, Jessica has taught for Webby Dance Company, Young Champions hip hop, Charade Dance Academy, Alta Loma Dance Academy, Hart Academy of Dance, Fringe Dance Studio, Saddleback High School, Fullerton High School, and Laguna Beach High School. Jessica was formally invited to join a heels dance company in April 2021, where she trains consistently at the professional level.

 
 

Kylie Kaneshiro

Style(s): Hip Hop, Contemporary, Jazz, Tiny Tots, Ballet

Kylie Kaneshiro is a dancer from Orange County, California. She started dancing at around 6 years old. She trained at Pacific Ballet Conservatory learning ballet, pointe, lyrical, and jazz. She was also a part of San Juan Hills High School’s dance team where she practiced other styles such as hip-hop, contemporary, and musical theater. After high school, Kylie attended the dance program at California State University of Long Beach. During her time there, she performed in numerous pieces choreographed by Nancy Rivera, Raul Cruz, Andrew Vaca, Kevin Holland, and Azuki Umeda. Kylie also co-choreographed a piece titled Suprematism for the Contemporary Dance Festival at CSULB. In 2022, she graduated with a BFA in Dance and a BA in Dance Science. Currently, Kylie is a part of Geometry Dance Company in LA which specializes in contemporary dance styles. She is also working as a dance teacher and loves being able to train and build her students' passion for dance.

 
 

Christina Hartley

Style(s): Minis, Tiny Tots, Dance Improv

Christina Hartley grew up dancing in Laguna Beach, CA as well as training in gymnastics at Azarian Gymnastics. While at Azarian, she competed on the A-Team, and during high school, she was a member of the Laguna Beach High School Dance Company. Christina is an inaugural member of the Fringe Competition Team, and she competed for 2 years before graduating and attending college at Cal State Fullerton where she is majoring in Psychology. Currently, Christina teaches Mini Acro and Tumble Tots as well as assists Mini Jazz, Mini Ballet, and Mini Hip Hop. She is also a #1 of the Fringe Competition Team and loves supporting the dancers on their journeys towards success at Fringe. Christina is excited to be a part of the studio and to watch her students grow!

 
 
 
 

Mia Seleno

Style(s): Tap, Dance Improv

Mia Seleno, a resident of Orange County, is deeply immersed in the world of dance as a teacher, choreographer, and performer. Her passion for dance is complemented by a love for creative film production, where she channels her artistic vision. Mia honed her skills at the CLI Conservatory in Massachusetts from 2022 to 2023, under the mentorship of Teddy Forance, focusing on strength and versatility in dance. Her journey is marked by a commitment to excellence and creativity, evident in her choreographic endeavors and teaching practice. Outside of her professional pursuits, Mia finds inspiration in writing and drawing. She continues to strive for artistic growth and aims to enter a professional dancing career in Los Angeles.


 
 

Sarah Rostoker

Style(s): Ballet, Stretch & Strengthen

Sarah performed corps de ballet roles with Pennsylvania Ballet and Ballet Austin (as a Ballet Austin Trainee). Sarah completed a two-year Pedagogy Internship teacher training program with the Ballet Austin Academy, and has choreographed original pieces on Ballet Austin Trainee dancers in collaboration with Pollyanna Theatre Company. Sarah trained with Principal Dancers Suzanne Farrell (New York City Ballet) and Dede Barfield (Pennsylvania Ballet). She studied Vaganova & Balanchine techniques at The Rock School, Kaatsbaan, Joffrey Ballet School NYC, Richmond Ballet, Orlando Ballet, Central Pennsylvania Youth Ballet, and at international ballet intensives in Estonia.