Amanda Ryan

Style(s): Acro, Competition Team

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, Competition Team

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.

 
 

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

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!

 
 

Alyssa miller

Style(s): Jazz, Pom

Alyssa Miller was born and raised in Mission Viejo, CA. Alyssa started dancing at the age of 4 and began training extensively in All-Star competitive dance at the age of 7. She competed with multiple dance studios in the Orange County area and won many national and international titles in Pom, Jazz, and Hip-Hop. As an adult, Alyssa transitioned into commercial dance and had the opportunity to train with many amazing choreographers that specialized in Jazz, Hip-Hop, and Heels. Alyssa’s passion is teaching Pom and Jazz. She is so excited to share her knowledge and expertise with the dancers at Fringe!



 
 

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. 






 

Aspen Carney

Style(s): Hip Hop, Tap

 
 

Megan Anderson

Style(s): Jazz, Turns & Leaps

Megan Anderson grew up in Mission Viejo, CA dancing competitively at South Coast Performing Arts where she now coaches and teaches. She recently performed with DISRUPT, a dance experience created by Charley Jerabek and June Hurley, and she also completed a pre-professional training program called AU.THENTICITY designed by Azuki Umeda. Aside from opportunities to enhance her dance training and performance, Megan is passionate about fitness, specifically weight training, which she believes can help dancers achieve their fullest potential.