Summer fry
Artistic Director
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Summer grew up in a Roseburg dance studio training in the classical styles of ballet, jazz, tap and hip hop. Her development of teaching was a natural process. As a young teen she began assisting her dance instructor and in a couple of years she was teaching her own classes at the studio. She spent her early twenties teaching and furthering her studies in dance by attending workshops and intensives several times a year along the west coast with a focus on choreography and performance dance. In her late twenties she began to expand her movement development into fitness and somatic movement. She enrolled in the Umpqua Community College where I studied exercise physiology and kinesiology. There she was awarded a full ride scholarship by the Ford Family Foundation to attend any university in Oregon. She then studied modern dance at Portland State University while supporting herself coaching tumbling at the Oregon Gymnastics Academy, further expanding movement expertise. During this time, she became certified as a yoga instructor. She took her last term in an overseas program studying contemporary dance at the Hebrew University in Jerusalem. Upon returning home she opened her studio and created the program for dance, yoga and fitness.
summerdawnfry@gmail.com 541-391-6381 |
kendall scott
Diva Dance Instructor
Kendall Scott grew up Dancing, trainings in Ballet, tap, jazz, hip-hop and contemporary. She grew up competing and going to dance conventions learning from dancers from all over the US. As she continued dancing she started assisting Summer fry in dance classes and a couple years later started teaching her own at the same studio. She then got to take her own students to competitions and continue taking classes within the dance competition. Kendall has continued dancing and finding ways to teach. She started coaching in 2016 and has continued ever since, learning different styles such as swing dance and jive. Dance has always been Kendall’s passion and she hope to always share that passion “I believe dance is a way to express things you cant say and to heal yourself in a way you never knew. Dance is a part of me and I can’t wait to share that piece of me with you. Let’s have fun and dance.”
Anna Jadanova
Diva Dance Instructor
Anna has been dancing since she was 9, trying out different styles including jazz, ballet, tap and hip hop. In high school, Anna was part of a competitive performance team. Then, she moved to New York to study psychology and minored in dance while in college. Through those studies, she fell in love with contemporary and experimental dance styles. Her favorite class in college was Afro-Caribbean dance, which combined rhythmic movements with cultural and spiritual elements. “I also began to learn about the intricate connection between mental health, movement, and artistic expression.” Anna formed her own creative arts group called “The Groove.” This allowed student who created different types of art to collaborate, creating unique artistic experiences together. “Looking back, these collaborations were the best parts of my life!” Anna is so thankful that now, here in Roseburg, she again has the opportunity for artistic expression in addition to her career in mental health. Dancing with the Divas creates joy, healing, and a loving, supportive community.
alli smith
Hip Hop Dance Instructor
Dancer, choreographer, director, creative director, costume director, and previous dance studio owner. Alli moved to Roseburg late 2019 with her family from the Central Coast of California by way of Southern California, which is where her dance journey began.
Alli loves teaching all ages and levels of dance, primarily hip hop. She began her dance journey through high school in 1999 when a dance teacher caught a glimpse of her learning to break dance around fellow Bboys. Alli was encouraged to join the dance P.E. class where she met many influential dancers that helped push and show her the way.
Alli performed as a professional dancer performing both hip hop and lindy hop with various bands and groups throughout the U.S., as well as directing award winning dance competition teams (which appeared on Dance Moms) and owner to a full dance studio with many ties to the community. Alli planned many dance and performing arts events for her community on many different levels. Her passion lies within teaching and helping others express their talent and creativity through dance and sharing that with others. Working with Summer is a blessing and such a wonderful opportunity to continue to do so! Remember to always ... LOVE YOU. BE YOU. DO YOU.
Alli loves teaching all ages and levels of dance, primarily hip hop. She began her dance journey through high school in 1999 when a dance teacher caught a glimpse of her learning to break dance around fellow Bboys. Alli was encouraged to join the dance P.E. class where she met many influential dancers that helped push and show her the way.
Alli performed as a professional dancer performing both hip hop and lindy hop with various bands and groups throughout the U.S., as well as directing award winning dance competition teams (which appeared on Dance Moms) and owner to a full dance studio with many ties to the community. Alli planned many dance and performing arts events for her community on many different levels. Her passion lies within teaching and helping others express their talent and creativity through dance and sharing that with others. Working with Summer is a blessing and such a wonderful opportunity to continue to do so! Remember to always ... LOVE YOU. BE YOU. DO YOU.
aria smith
Kids Hip Hop Dance Instructor
Aria Smith grew up in the dance studio since she can remember. She is the proud daughter of a professional dancer (Mom) and a B-Boy (Dad). Aria has trained since the age of three in Hip Hop, Jazz, Ballet, Flamenco and Tap. She has also helped in production of many shows along side her parents and peers. Aria has been a role model for many since a young age as she was always eager to assist and help teach in classes from a young age. Aria competed in many dance competitions from central to southern California every season since she was 7 years old. Performing solos, duets and group numbers in every style. In 2019 Aria preformed a Jazz Funk solo where she earned the top score award and won the title of "Miss Teen Dance". Aria's Hip Hop team was invited and appeared on an episode of Dance Moms at Enrgy Dance Competition in L.A. She trained daily in various genres of dance, performed annually at community events and travel for many fun performances/dance training. Aria is excited to teach Tween Hip Hop class because it gives her a way to connect with her community as well as a way to express her connection and creativity to the world through dance.
testimonials
"Summer's engaging teaching style makes it so easy to attend every class session. She's organized and keeps things moving along. At the same time she encourages each person to individualize movements in order to gain the most benefit without causing stress or injury.
Summer coaches effectively without criticism. She models beauty, joy and grace of movement in each class session. I always left feeling energized and smiling."
~ Linda M (low impact fitness class)
"Summer's Mindful Movement classes are delicious for the body - a practice of being present and awakening to ones senses - a great addition to regular yoga classes" ... "Your MiMo class is a meditation date with my body. It is a fun way to open up little emotional dams in the body.
Thank you Summer for bringing this experience to the Burg."
~ Connie (MiMo)
"I absolutely love coming to your classes. I take my son to daycare, and it’s my hour to decompress and do something good for my body. Most of my days lately are spent wrangling a toddler so this time to myself is GOLDEN!! Thank you so much for your light and energy, it’s infectious and helps be to feel beautiful in my body."
~ Leslie (yoga class)
"Summer is fully present and aware of the needs of each student. She carefully explains each pose, the purpose, the technique and the intended benefit. When she is introducing something new, she slowly demonstrates what we are going to be doing. She assures that each participant has the tools needed. I am learning to focus on my breath and to listen to my body. I feel no pressure to go beyond what is comfortable for me.
Summer often tells us that as we are practicing she will be going around the room and individually helping us adjust if we need to. I am a rather shy person and yet I feel very comfortable because I know that Summer's intention is to help me. She is consistently kind, gently and encouraging of our progress. Plus, i am learning so much from Summer. I look forward to our classes.
~ Diane (yoga class)
Summer coaches effectively without criticism. She models beauty, joy and grace of movement in each class session. I always left feeling energized and smiling."
~ Linda M (low impact fitness class)
"Summer's Mindful Movement classes are delicious for the body - a practice of being present and awakening to ones senses - a great addition to regular yoga classes" ... "Your MiMo class is a meditation date with my body. It is a fun way to open up little emotional dams in the body.
Thank you Summer for bringing this experience to the Burg."
~ Connie (MiMo)
"I absolutely love coming to your classes. I take my son to daycare, and it’s my hour to decompress and do something good for my body. Most of my days lately are spent wrangling a toddler so this time to myself is GOLDEN!! Thank you so much for your light and energy, it’s infectious and helps be to feel beautiful in my body."
~ Leslie (yoga class)
"Summer is fully present and aware of the needs of each student. She carefully explains each pose, the purpose, the technique and the intended benefit. When she is introducing something new, she slowly demonstrates what we are going to be doing. She assures that each participant has the tools needed. I am learning to focus on my breath and to listen to my body. I feel no pressure to go beyond what is comfortable for me.
Summer often tells us that as we are practicing she will be going around the room and individually helping us adjust if we need to. I am a rather shy person and yet I feel very comfortable because I know that Summer's intention is to help me. She is consistently kind, gently and encouraging of our progress. Plus, i am learning so much from Summer. I look forward to our classes.
~ Diane (yoga class)