Shari Auna: Since a young age, Miss Shari has had a great love for all things dance,
expression and movement. Training first in gymnastics, she quickly
turned to dance and found her true passion. Having been blessed to
work with truly talented professionals in the business, she soon found
that performance, choreography and teaching would be
Shari Auna: Since a young age, Miss Shari has had a great love for all things dance,
expression and movement. Training first in gymnastics, she quickly
turned to dance and found her true passion. Having been blessed to
work with truly talented professionals in the business, she soon found
that performance, choreography and teaching would be a lifelong
profession for her.
Miss Shari has had the privilege to perform, teach and instill a love for
dance with students from all walks of life, both internationally and here
in the US. She has founded two successful competitive dance studios
and a non-profit organization offering underprivileged dance students’
opportunities for training and performance.
Growing up in the dance community of Utah, Miss Shari is happy to be
returning to her dance roots.
Coming to Daje with 35 years of experience in the industry of
professional dance performance, competition, team building and
instruction.
Brooklin is from Herriman, Utah and started dancing at the age of two. She fell in love dance right away. She grew up training in ballet, tap, jazz, hip-hop, lyrical and tumbling. She has won many prestigious dance awards throughout the years and danced with companies including Odyssey and Salt. She was even able to dance in Alex Boye’s
Brooklin is from Herriman, Utah and started dancing at the age of two. She fell in love dance right away. She grew up training in ballet, tap, jazz, hip-hop, lyrical and tumbling. She has won many prestigious dance awards throughout the years and danced with companies including Odyssey and Salt. She was even able to dance in Alex Boye’s music video “Bend not Break”. She had the opportunity to dance on the Herriman High Drill Team in high school. She was on the team for four years and was able to serve as captain her junior and senior year. She was a part of the all-state drill team all three years of high school. After graduation she then moved to Saint George to attend Utah Tech University. She recently graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Business Management. She was on the Utah Tech Blaze Dance Team all throughout college. As a Junior she was named apart of the All-American Collegiate Dance Team and as a senior served as President of the team. She was Miss Greater Zion 2022 and was able to compete in Miss Utah 2023. She is currently an assistant coach for Cedar Valley Drill Team.
Ruby Thorsen grew up in Draper, Utah. She originally danced at American expression of dance (AED) for 14 years. Then, onto high school. She danced with Corner Canyon dance company for 3 years and the Drill team for 1 year. After high school she went on to dance for Utah Tech University. She danced with the ‘Utah Tech Blaze Dance Team’ for
Ruby Thorsen grew up in Draper, Utah. She originally danced at American expression of dance (AED) for 14 years. Then, onto high school. She danced with Corner Canyon dance company for 3 years and the Drill team for 1 year. After high school she went on to dance for Utah Tech University. She danced with the ‘Utah Tech Blaze Dance Team’ for two years. While attending Utah tech, she has been teaching at Rise Dance Studio in St. George, Utah for two years while also privately choreographing for solos, duos, teams, etc. She has loved teaching so much and all the amazing opportunities it has brought her! This upcoming year she will be an assistant coach for the Dance company at Alta High School! She is so excited to be a part of all these new journeys!
Jenn was born in Utah and started dance at the age of 7 with the Children’s Ballet Conservatory. She continued her training at New Jersey Ballet under directors Carolyn Clark and Edward Villella for 12
years.
She had the privilege of performing in the Nutcracker at the Papermill Playhouse in Short Hills, and even had the honor of dancing
Jenn was born in Utah and started dance at the age of 7 with the Children’s Ballet Conservatory. She continued her training at New Jersey Ballet under directors Carolyn Clark and Edward Villella for 12
years.
She had the privilege of performing in the Nutcracker at the Papermill Playhouse in Short Hills, and even had the honor of dancing on the stage of Radio City Music Hall in Manhattan.
She first started teaching dance in high school and has continued to teach throughout her life. Most recently, she taught adult ballet classes in the community. While ballet is her first love, she expanded her training to include
classic Bob Fossé jazz, and even tap after being cast as the lead in the musical 42 nd Street. She has starred in several musicals including Footloose, Saturday’s Warrior, and Rilla of Green Gables and loves being on the stage
Kobi started training at age ten in ballet and soon began to love many other styles as well to include contemporary, lyrical, and modern.
Growing up in the overseas military community, she had the opportunity to train at many different studios where her family was stationed, allowing a unique learning experience from many instructors. Kob
Kobi started training at age ten in ballet and soon began to love many other styles as well to include contemporary, lyrical, and modern.
Growing up in the overseas military community, she had the opportunity to train at many different studios where her family was stationed, allowing a unique learning experience from many instructors. Kobi has lived in Japan, Italy, Germany, and North Carolina. She has performed and choreographed for many events held in Okinawa, Japan.
She began teaching summer workshops in Georgia and for the military community at Kadena Air Force Base overseas, teaching ages three to adult.
To further her dance training, she attended Appalachian State University in Boone, North Carolina, graduating with a BA in Dance Studies with a minor in Photography. At App State, she was awarded the dance faculty scholarship and was able to perform and choreograph for university productions each semester. In addition, she attended a department held New York Dance Studies trip and a short-term study abroad to Cuba to be immersed in the dance scene there.
Kobi has an affinity for teaching others to love dance, making her students feel welcomed and helping them grow!
Jensen Walker comes to Studio 19 Dance Center from Eagle River, Alaska. She began her dance
journey at the age of 3 and has continued her dance training ever since.
Jensen was raised dancing in her mother’s top ranked studio. She has been studio and
competition trained for 18 years, beginning her teaching experience as a teacher’s assistant
Jensen Walker comes to Studio 19 Dance Center from Eagle River, Alaska. She began her dance
journey at the age of 3 and has continued her dance training ever since.
Jensen was raised dancing in her mother’s top ranked studio. She has been studio and
competition trained for 18 years, beginning her teaching experience as a teacher’s assistant at
the age of 15. Jensen has trained with notable choreographers and dancers to include Alex
Wong, Travis Wall, Regina Pilkus, Alexandr Savinov, Sheu Fortunato and Menina D’Amours
Fortunato. She has competed on numerous award-winning teams to include an invitation to
compete at the Dance World Cup in Vancouver, British Columbia at the age of 8. She has
traveled extensively with her competitive teams and competed throughout Alaska,
Washington, and Oregon.
Jensen teaches all genres of dance with her specialty being tap and contemporary. She has won
many awards for her dancing and choreography and loves teaching pre-school aged dancers as
they begin their dance journey!
Besides dancing, Jensen enjoys hiking, biking, fishing, hunting and camping. She is an
accomplished photographer and enjoys spending time with her husband and family.
Jaclyn is from the Chicagoland area. At an early age, Jaclyn found a true passion for dance, specifically ballet. She trained at the most prestigious ballet schools in the area: Von Heidecke’s, Faubourg, and Academy of Dance Arts with Sherry Moray. From there, she went on to dance pre professionally with The Joffrey Ballet of Chicago.
Jaclyn is from the Chicagoland area. At an early age, Jaclyn found a true passion for dance, specifically ballet. She trained at the most prestigious ballet schools in the area: Von Heidecke’s, Faubourg, and Academy of Dance Arts with Sherry Moray. From there, she went on to dance pre professionally with The Joffrey Ballet of Chicago. Throughout her training, she also developed a love for teaching. She loves investing in her students while providing them not only the best training, but in a loving and caring environment. Jaclyn has her Bachelors Degree in Mathematics for Secondary Education and now resides in Saratoga Springs with her husband and two sweet baby girls.
Amanda started dancing at the age of three and has wanted to be a dance teacher her entire life. She has been trained at multiple dance studios in modern, contemporary, ballet, jazz, tap, hip hop, lyrical, tumbling and world.
She held leadership positions on Lone Peak Dance Company where she choreographed several dances and worked with
Amanda started dancing at the age of three and has wanted to be a dance teacher her entire life. She has been trained at multiple dance studios in modern, contemporary, ballet, jazz, tap, hip hop, lyrical, tumbling and world.
She held leadership positions on Lone Peak Dance Company where she choreographed several dances and worked with various well known professional dancers and choreographers from across the country. During high school she also was part of the pre-professional program, Step-Up, where she exclusively trained with current Cirque De Solei performer and past Ririe-Woodbury dancer, Caine Keenan.
Amanda has competed at multiple levels, including winning National level awards and being one of a select few to perform in gala performances. She has taken multiple dance and dance education courses at Utah Valley University and Brigham Young University and is now currently on a local dance company performing all over Utah.
Amanda started teaching at age fourteen and now has over fourteen years of experience, including teaching children with disabilities. A great passion for Amanda is to bring the love of dance to others and hopes to inspire young dancers to use dance as a physical and emotional outlet throughout their lives. One of her favorite things to watch, is the excitement of dancers as they go on stage to show what they have worked so hard on. When Amanda is not dancing she enjoys time with her husband and three children. She also enjoys crafting, reading and sports.
Natasha grew up in Eagle Mountain and started dancing at the age of 3. She has trained in lyrical, ballet, contemporary, jazz and hip hop. She has danced and taught at several studios in the area. Natasha danced for 3 years as a Cedar Valley Aviette where she served as president her senior year. She is now an assistant coach for Cedar V
Natasha grew up in Eagle Mountain and started dancing at the age of 3. She has trained in lyrical, ballet, contemporary, jazz and hip hop. She has danced and taught at several studios in the area. Natasha danced for 3 years as a Cedar Valley Aviette where she served as president her senior year. She is now an assistant coach for Cedar Valley. Natasha is currently continuing her education at UVU. She loves to read, go to concerts, spend time with family, friends and her dog.
Jayden is from St. George, Utah and has been dancing since he was nine. After seeing someone “dance like a robot” on TV, he started watching YouTube tutorials and dancing in the mirror for several years before joining a competitive hip hop team. When he was twelve years old, he won Southern Utah’s “Dixie’s Got Talent.” Dancing on several
Jayden is from St. George, Utah and has been dancing since he was nine. After seeing someone “dance like a robot” on TV, he started watching YouTube tutorials and dancing in the mirror for several years before joining a competitive hip hop team. When he was twelve years old, he won Southern Utah’s “Dixie’s Got Talent.” Dancing on several teams over the years taught him to perform, but he just loves going out and dancing. He loves dance circles, dance battles, and often drives to a lookout spot where he can practice his dancing on top of his jeep. Between the ages of 15-17 he would clear out his mom’s workout room in the basement and teach a group of kids how to “pop” because he wanted to build traction around the style of dance that he loves. He now frequently dances at sporting and social event at Utah Valley University.
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