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Courtney Schwartz started dancing at the age of 2 in Pittsburgh,PA and has been teaching for 5 years. She moved to Los Angeles in 2012 to pursue her professional dancing career. Since then she has worked with many people such as Talia Favia, Mandy Moore, Dee Caspary, Andrew Winghart, Chaz Buzan, Dough Johnson, Danny Teeson, and many more. Courtney is currently Talia Favia's assistant, a demonstrator on Radix Dance Convention, and the female lead in Talia Favia's show "The Difference Between Actions and Words". She played Samantha on Disney Channel's Girl Meets World, has assisted Talia Favia on SYTYCD season 12 & SYTYCD Vietnam season 3, assisted Dee Caspary on SYTYCD season 10 & 12, been a part of Odyssey Dance Theatre in Utah, and danced at the El Capitan Theatre in Hollywood.
Anna had just turned five when she began her career as a dancer. From age 10 to 18 she studied Classical Ballet at a very famous dance academy in Moscow. After completing her degree, Anna became a dancer at the Kremlin Ballet Theatre. During her first season there, Yuri Grigorovich, the Artistic Director/Choreographer of the Bolshoi Theatre in Moscow, noticed Anna and invited her to become a soloist at the Bolshoi Theatre. Once there, she worked on her solo repertoire and quickly became a Prima Ballerina. Featured as the lead role, Anna performed in such ballets as “Romeo and Juliet”, “Swan Lake”, “Giselle”, “Spartacus”, “Coppelia”, “Legends of Love” and “The Nutcracker”, as well as many others. For fourteen seasons, she performed in about 90 shows per year all while touring with the Bolshoi Theatre and was invited to perform in many countries all over the world. Over the course of her career she has received several awards such as winner of the All-Russian contest for “Young Ballet of the World” in 2004 and the “Best Female Ballet Actress of the Krasnodar Region” in 2013. Anna moved to the United States in 2014 and began teaching at several schools. She has a mastery of many ballet styles including French, Vaganova, Balanchine and the Royal Opera House style of Cecchetti. Her technical expertise mixed with her exceedingly graceful style really separates her from other dancers.
Mandy Dray grew up dancing in Kansas City, MO as a student of competitive dance in all styles which also included tumbling and gymnastics. In 2014 she graduated with a BFA in Dance Performance and a minor in Psychology from Chapman University. She has had the opportunity to work with Debbie Allen in the L.A. Tap Festival and has performed in the hit show "Zombie Burlesque" choreographed by Tiger Martina in Las Vegas, NV at the Planet Hollywood Hotel. While in "Zombie Burlesque" she was featured on an episode of "Ride With Norman Reedus" on AMC. Currently she is traveling the world, performing with the prestigious guest entertaining StepOne Dance Company by RWS Entertainment Group for Holland America Line.
Mandy has taught and coached many competitive dance students in the California and Las Vegas areas and has been awarded with several choreography awards for her artistic and innovative choreography which ranges from all styles. Her work has also received countless 1st overall top scoring awards as well as special judges awards and top competition awards. She loves pushing and inspiring kids to be successful dancers, well rounded artists and humble and respectful students. Mandy focuses on providing students with a strong technical foundation as well as a clear understanding of how the body can move with different artistic qualities. She is excited and grateful to be a part of our staff!
Samira Anbar received her degree from Eastern Michigan University. She brings 20 years of dance experience in the dance industry to our studio. Samira has trained since she was three years old and began teaching at age fifteen. She has traveled the country to train with outstanding professionals. Growing up as a competition dancer, Samira received many prestigious awards including Hollywood Connection Icon Award, Hollywood Agency Award, Before You go Pro scholarship to name just a few. her choreography has received great recognition including (most recently in 2018) Intensity Awards, Technique Awards, Conviction Awards and various highest scoring awards. She also received many Best Choreography Awards along with many national titles. Samira exudes passion and loves creating a safe and loving environment for dancers to develop. She is versatile in many genres of dance and is sharing her knowledge of technique and performance with our dancers.
Emily is originally from Portland, Oregon where she trained and competed within the dance circuit for many years. From an early age she knew dance was her passion. After graduating high school, she moved to Los Angeles and signed with Go 2 Talent Agency to pursue dance. Prior to her professional career, Emily was privileged to receive numerous scholarships from institutions such as Edge Performing Arts Center and The Pulse on Tour. These scholarships opened the door for working relationships with highly acclaimed choreographers such as Brian Friedman, Tessandra Chavez, and Mandy Moore, among others. Emily has worked as a dancer with Royal Flux, LA Follies, and is currently starting her fifth season with Mash Up Contemporary Dance Company. In addition to working continuously with multiple L.A. based dance companies, Emily has also danced in numerous music videos, stage performances, TV shows, and commercials for companies such as BCBG Maxazria; as well as traveling and assisting choreographers like Sabrina Phillip. In addition to her professional dance career, she also teaches at various studios in the L.A. area, including Edge Performing Arts Center. Emily strives for continual improvement of her art and is excited to share her knowledge with the young dance community!
Originally from San Jose, CA, Chris now resides in New York City and has trained to elite levels in many styles of dance, including: Jazz, Contemporary, Hip-Hop, Modern, Tap and Classical Ballet. He graduated Magna Cum Laude with a B.F.A in Dance Performance from Chapman University. Post-graduation, Chris was fortunate to travel and perform across Europe working theatres in Prague, Czech Republic in the historic National Theatre. He is currently being represented by one of the most prestigious talent agencies in New York City - McDonald - Selznick and Associates (MSA). Chris was a featured performer for the opening number for Intel's Keynote Speaker at the 2015 & 2016 International CES Convention in Las Vegas, Nevada, and has also performed in the extravagant opening number at the 2016 CISCO LIVE EVENT at the Mandalay Bay Arena! He made his television debut on SEASON 6 of the Hit TV show GLEE!, as a member of Vocal Adrenaline. He had a blast filming episodes on season 2 of THE MARVELOUS MRS. MAISEL. He is a featured dancer in a new commercial for OPPO electronics.
Chris had the thrill of creating his version of a Dancing Avatar in the video game: JUST DANCE DISNEY, PART 2, and was also featured in Cirque du Soleil's production of THE BEATLE’S LOVE, at the Mirage Hotel and Casino. Additionally, Chris has appeared in STEVE WYNN'S SHOWSTOPPERS at the Wynn Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada, and is often booked to perform in Mumbai, India for high profile private dance events. Chris’s recent New York bookings had him dancing in a SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE opening number, with the incredible Jimmy Fallon. He has also had the pleasure of dancing alongside the infamous rockettes in the RADIO CITY CHRISTMAS SPECTACTULAR, at Radio City Music Hall in New York City. Chris has just completed a contract at sea as an inaugural cast member of STEP ONE DANCE COMPANY,which is a state of the art guest entertainer dance company aboard Holland America Line.
Chris is an award - winning and current choreographer, master class teacher and experienced adjudicator, who works passionately and consistently to educate dancers in an impressive number of elite competitive studios and high school dance teams across the United States, and beyond.
Juliet Frishette began dancing at age 2 1/2 at Studio 1 Dance Academy. She trained to an advanced level in a variety of styles and competed with Studio 1 from a very young age. Over the years, she has received countless titles, first overall awards and technical excellence awards. She is currently working toward her BFA in Dance Performance at Chapman University. Juliet is signed with The Movement Talent Agency, since age 9, and has worked in television commercials, tv shows, music videos, print work and film. Most recently, she worked on an episode of NBC’s This is Us as a ballet dancer. She also appeared on Modern Family, Calls From the Heart and The Big Family Dance Off pilot. Juliet was in a Toyota commercial, Capri Sun Commercial, Sharkies Fruit Snacks Commercial, and a Palm Springs Film Festival film. She has also done Motion City soundtrack, M. Ward “Me and My Shadow” and The Chip Chocolate Cookie Dance music videos. Juliet brings her technical expertise, positive energy and support, and beautiful choreography to her students. Her students continue to earn top honors and technique awards at regional and national competitions.
Drew Gliwa started dancing at Stacy’s Dance Factory at the age of 3 in Bloomington, Illinois. He took classes recreationally until he was 11 and moved to Art in Motion Dance Studio in Champaign, Illinois and began to train seriously in Jazz dance. His love for the art grew the more he experienced it thanks to the direction of Tricia and Chad Trimble. He was exposed to more styles and choreographers like Jared Baker, Chris Jacobsen, and Brooke Pierotti that influenced his style. When he was 15, he had the opportunity to travel to Corona, California to train with Mandy Rogers and Terry Schulke at Just Plain Dancin’. Drew graduated high school a year early to attend Chapman University at the age of 17. He worked with choreographers like Will Johnston, Alicia Guy, and Jennifer Backhaus. He joined the Chapman University Dance Team and was a member all four years of his career. He served as the team’s Co-Captain and led them to their 11th consecutive national title. Throughout his time, Drew served as a 3 year board member of the Chapman Dance Alliance. He was a rehearsal director for Complexions Contemporary Ballet Rep set by Desmond Richardson. He was awarded freshmen of the year, a choreography award for his collegiate choreographic debut of his piece titled, “Sunder,” and the Donna Cucunato award for his outstanding contribution to the department over four years. He is thankful for all of the inspiration and positive encouragement he received from his peers throughout his time at Chapman and he looks forward continuing his growth through his love for learning.
Most recently, Drew also was a guest for the Entity Contemporary Dance premiere “TRANSPARENT/SEE” choreographed by Marissa Osato and Will Johnston. He is now a company member of Justin Giles’ SoulEscape after performing with them at the Red Rocks Dance Festival and being a part of the Giving Tree in Dallas, Texas.
MONDAY | 3:45 PM | 9:00 PM |
TUESDAY | 3:30 PM | 9:00 PM |
WEDNESDAY | 3:30 PM | 8:30 PM |
WEDNESDAY | 9:15 AM | 10:45 AM |
THURSDAY | 3:30 PM | 9:00 PM |
FRIDAY | 3:30 PM | 7:30 PM |
SATURDAY | 9:30 AM | 2:00 PM |
SUNDAY | Privates | Times Vary |
23460 Cinema Dr Ste F,
Santa Clarita, CA 91355
Phone. 661-296-1268
Email. studio1jan@gmail.com