INSTRUCTORS

CHANSEY EAMES – DIRECTOR + INSTRUCTOR

Chansey began teaching dance as a freshman in High School. She was a member of her High School Drill Team for four years and served as Captain both her Junior and Senior year. She also danced with her local studio and was trained in Jazz, Lyrical, Ballet, Clogging, and Hip-Hop. She represented her school as the Dance Sterling Scholar and attended Snow College in the Dance Major Program on Scholarship. She later attended SLCC in Business Management. Chansey has toured/performed in DisneyLand, Carnival Cruise Lines, and throughout the Mexican Riviera. Chansey is passionate about training  future dancers, and loves that she has the opportunity to serve her community.

Chansey is married to her husband Ryan, and they have three wonderful children, Kobree (girl), Knoxx (boy), and Phynix (girl) that she absolutely adores.  They are truly the lights of her life.  In her spare time she enjoys being with her family, enjoying the beautiful scenery of Utah, and of course dancing.

 

NICOLE BEUS — INSTRUCTOR + COMPETITION DIRECTOR

Nicole has been dancing since she was 3 years old. She has been trained in many different styles including jazz, ballet, hip-hop, tap, lyrical, and ballroom. She began assisting classes as she was training, and is now passionate about teaching. Nicole danced for her High School dance team for 2 years and has been in many different types of companies throughout her life. 

We are excited to announce that Nicole has accepted the role of competition director. She is amazing and cares so much for our students. Nicole is currently attending UVU and is majoring in dance. She is excited to continue to share what she loves. 

ADI JOHN — INSTRUCTOR

Adi began dancing when she was 3 years old. She did competitive dance at her studio for 11 years and trained in all styles of dance including jazz, lyrical, ballet, contemporary and hip-hop. She also was a member of her middle school’s dance company. Adi was on her high school’s drill team for 4 years where she served as a dance captain her senior year. Through her years of dancing she found a passion for dance and is excited to share her love of dance with our students. 

Adi currently is continuing her education at SLCC, majoring in occupational therapy. She loves spending time with her friends and family and cannot wait for this upcoming season.

SAMANTHA MARBERGER  — INSTRUCTOR

Samantha grew up in Northern California.  She was trained in a pre professional ballet company in Sacramento California for most of her childhood and teen life.  Samantha had many solo parts in the Nutcracker, Coppelia, and Swan Lake.  Although she ended her professional career as a ballet dancer, her love for dance is still strong and she has found a new joy of dance by spreading her passion of ballet with other young dancers.  Samantha is excited to start this new season with all new dancers and she can’t wait to watch their confidence and love of dance grow!
 
Samantha is married to the man of her dreams and recently graduated from BYU. 

JAZMYNE SHARP — INSTRUCTOR

Jazmyne has been dancing since she was 5 years old. She grew up loving jazz, contemporary and hip hop. She was on her high school drill team for 4 years and was the Drill Mistress her senior year and an officer her junior year. She is currently attending UVU to earn a degree in Dance Education. She was a regional finalist in world language for sterling scholar. She has always had a passion to increase her knowledge and ability of dance as well as helping others find their love for dance.

TESSA PEREZ — INSTRUCTOR

Tessa just graduated with her BFA in Dance from Brigham Young University! She’s danced and choreographed for Kinnect, DancEnsemble and Contemporary Dance Theatre. Tessa loves Contemporary, Hip Hop, Jazz, Acro and Ballet and can’t wait to share her passion with her students!
When she’s not dancing she loves to hang out with her husband and go on long drives through the canyon!
 
She is so excited to be a part of the SUDA community!

KATY TORGERSON  — OFFICE MANAGER

Katy started dancing from a young age and always had a passion for dance. She considers herself very lucky to have been one of Miss Chansey’s earliest students.  She danced throughout her childhood and was a cheerleader during her high school years.  Katy previously worked in Project Management for several years before becoming a stay at home mom.

She is married to her husband Tyrel and has 3 children; Alivia, Reggie and JJ. They also have two dogs, Moose and Chibs. Alivia has danced with Miss Chansey since she started SUDA and Reggie started soon after. Katy absolutely loves SUDA and is so excited to help other parents as the Office Manager.

STACIE KISS-ILLES — OPERATIONS MANAGER 

Stacie did competition dance and cheer through middle and high school. She has been a behind the scenes SUDA helper since the beginning and can’t imagine life without SUDA! 
Stacie has been doing office work for nearly 20 years now and loves it. Stacie loves being part of our SUDA family and is excited to get back into the office. She loves getting to know the dancers and their parents and is excited for another great season!

In her spare time, Stacie loves hanging out with her husband and their two girls. They love making memories together, whether it’s camping and four-wheeling, hiking or having a movie night or dance party at home, being a mom and wife is her favorite thing to do!

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