Andrew “Dance Fever” Jones is a dynamic professional dancer, choreographer, fitness entertainer, and motivational performer with extensive experience combining dance, athleticism, audience engagement, and transformational messaging. Creator of the Dance Fever 3D brand and the Living Life in 3D: Decision, Discipline, Destiny philosophy. Experienced in live performances, commercial productions, fitness events, school programs, and large-scale motivational presentations. 

Tony Fraser and Suze DeArmond are dedicated swing dance instructors committed to growing the Lindy Hop community in Bakersfield. Together they teach weekly social dance classes and create welcoming opportunities for dancers of all experience levels.

Originally from New York City, Tony built, coached, and choreographed one of the East Coast’s premier Lindy Hop performance teams before relocating to Bakersfield. He has taught and performed nationally and internationally, earned recognition in major swing dance competitions, and studied with many of the dance’s legendary figures. His passion is making authentic Lindy Hop approachable and fun for first-time dancers.

Suze has taught dance and fitness throughout Bakersfield for many years and brings more than two decades of experience in Lindy Hop, Charleston, Balboa, Shag, Jitterbug, East Coast Swing, ballet, and movement education.

Together, Tony and Suze are committed to preserving the rich tradition of Lindy Hop while welcoming the next generation of dancers into Bakersfield’s growing swing dance community.

Ashley has been dancing for 15+ years, including 13 years of classical training and more recently, heels and pole. She helped organize the adult dance program through American Dancers Workshop and got back into teaching two years ago because she believes adults deserve to keep training, have fun, and try something new. Her favorite styles to teach and dance are jazz funk and heels!

Scandinavian Family Folkdancers preserves and shares traditional folk dances passed down through generations. Our fun, interactive classes are suitable for adults and children alike. We love to share our Scandinavian family history and culture with others through authentic dances, music, and inclusive participation.

Catalina is an active member of Kern County’s dance community and a dedicated community volunteer. An honors student at Liberty High School, she was inducted into the National Honor Society for Dance Arts in 2024. She has earned high merit in Royal Academy of Dance ballet exams and a Cutting Edge Tap scholarship.

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Felisa Patiño-Longoria is a lifelong Mexican folklórico dancer, educator, and scholar. Dancing since age three, she has traveled internationally to study folklórico, directed groups of all ages, and serves on the board of the National Mexican Folk Dance Association (ANGF). She currently teaches folklórico at six Bakersfield City schools.

Jennifer Thompson is a Bakersfield native, lifelong dancer, and educator. After more than 20 years teaching English with Kern High School District, she is in her second year as the Dance Teacher at Bakersfield High School. Jennifer also serves on the Kern Dance Alliance board, sharing her passion for dance.

Joel Hoffman has taught line dancing in Bakersfield and Taft for over 20 years. As the director of Bakersfield Line Dancers, he teaches classes at Temblor Brewing Company, Bakersfield Racquet Club, and The Grange Dance Hall.

Josh Harless has been dancing since 1998 and teaching since 2000. A GSDTA-certified instructor and Advanced WSDC competitor, Josh specializes in West Coast Swing, Country Two-Step, Country Swing, Hustle, and Nightclub Two-Step. He owns Bakersfield Dance Connection and has taught at national dance events and communities throughout California.

Kaci Crowell is the owner and director of Studio K Dance Company in Bakersfield. Dancing since age two, Kaci grew up in the competitive dance world and has over 20 years of teaching experience. She is passionate about creating confident, well-rounded dancers through positive, encouraging instruction and continued dance education.

Kristen is the owner of Kern Arts Academy and Artistic Director of McLaughlin Dance Collective. She has choreographed for Stars Theatre, The Nutcracker, and Katie Herzig, and taught at The School of Nashville Ballet, CSUB, and Fresno College. She teacher trained at Lauridsen Ballet Centre and Central Pennsylvania Youth Ballet.

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With 20 years of experience in fitness and Pilates, Meghan Boggess’ teaching style emphasizes athleticism, dynamic movement, and specificity. My strongest styles are Pilates conditioning, lyrical, contemporary, and jazz, with a love for jazz funk. I blend technical precision, strength, musicality, and expressive movement to create challenging, purposeful, and empowering classes.

A BYU Cougarette national champion and lifelong dancer, Mindi founded J&M in 2008 and directs the J&M Dance Company. A multi-award-winning choreographer, she’s known for balancing hard work and fun — and for building her dancers’ confidence in every class.

Mindi grew up dancing in Salt Lake City, Utah and has performed all over the country. She was apart of the NCA Championship BYU Cougarette Dance Team. She earned a Bachelor of Arts from BYU with a major in English and a minor in Dance.

With numerous Choreography and Technical Excellence Awards, Mindi takes pride in giving her dancers the best training she can. Her dancers have gone on to dance professionally as well as to be apart of several college dance teams.

Mindi is passionate about dance and loves teaching. She strives to build her dancers’ confidence and always encourages them to be the best they can be. Her dancers have a special place in her heart, and she feels blessed to be part of each of their lives.

Myka is an accomplished dancer who has been competitively dancing for 10 years with Dancers Turnout Academy. Myka enjoys being a recreational dance teacher and a volunteer with KDA. Currently attending Stockdale High School, Myka will attend Bakersfield Junior College and then transfer to California State University of Bakersfield. As a dedicated volunteer to the KDA program, ADAPTIdance: DANCE + DISABILITY, Myka has been inspired to be a champion for people with special needs and will major in Education with a focus in special needs education.

Naomi Rivera has been dancing for over 20 years. She specializes in Ballet, Jazz, Hip Hop, Contemporary and Shway style. She’s appeared on the Nickelodeon show Victorious, the ABC hit-show Modern Family, and commercials for Telemundo and Chukchansi Resort & Casino. She currently teaches at the Lost Hills Wonderful Park and dances professionally for Six Flags Magic Mountain. 

Nesi Sheldon was born in Calcutta, India. She has always loved dancing whether it’s contemporary, hip-hop, salsa, swing, zumba or even at a party. Nesi is a 24 Hour Fitness Zumba Zin Certified Instructor teaching in Bakersfield, Newport Beach, Irvine, Costa Mesa and Fountain Valley.  Nesi enjoys providing Zumba instruction for private events and is a past member of a Salsa Dance Team and Lindy Hop Dance Team. Working out and staying fit is part of her lifestyle. She has worked as an RN at Mercy-Memorial hospital for the past 38 years and enjoys helping people.

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Riley Juliet Thompson is a graduate of California Lutheran University where she holds her BA in Theater Arts with a minor in Dance. She has served with KDA as a student intern, junior board member, and board member as well as stage managed KDA’s MOVE Gala. She loves to share her love for dance with others and looks forward to dancing with you all!

Romy Hernandez has been teaching since the age of 15 and has years of experience teaching tap, jazz, contemporary, hiphop, lyrical. , Romy was awarded MVA + with Velocity Dance Competiton ciruit in the 23-24 competition season, and has won several awards at dance competitions as a dancer and choreographer. She is currently under contract with Agent Go To Talent and actively working to book jobs in the commercial dane industry.

Rosanna Markham is a passionate dance educator, choreographer, and coach with training in ballet, contemporary, jazz, hip hop, and tap. Starting her dance journey at Precision Dance Center, Rosie now inspires young dancers and athletes through choreography, mentorship, and creating spaces where students can build confidence, express themselves, and grow.

Bakersfield native Stephanie Bartell-Vadas is a certified Pilates, Barre, TRX and HIIT instructor with 25 years of classical ballet experience. Passionate about health, fitness, and a balanced lifestyle, she loves teaching at Poise+ to share her joy of movement while helping clients stay healthy, and get strong while having fun!   

Valentina Serrano is a Venezuelan American dancer, choreographer, and instructor based in California. In May of 2026, she graduated with a BFA in Dance and Minor in Marketing from Sam Houston State University. While at SHSU, Valentina was a part of various dance works, including those by Dionne Noble, Adele Nickel, Rasika Borse, Jacob Reagan, and New York City artist Netta Yerushalmy. Valentina’s collegiate performance career began at the University of Houston, where she had the opportunity to perform at the American College Dance Association, performing in dance works by Teresa Chapman, Gabriela Estrada, and Los Angeles based choreographer Derion Loman. Valentina’s dance training is a versatile blend of different styles. With over 10 years of experience, Valentina has training in Jazz, Modern, Contemporary, Ballet, Flamenco, Venezuelan folklore, Latin Ballroom, Belly Dance, Hip Hop, Tap, and Drill Team techniques. She also frequently trains in various commercial dance styles at Millenium Dance Complex and Playground LA in Los Angeles, California. As a choreographer and instructor, Valentina began her journey in 2021, teaching dance classes to rhythmic gymnastics students and quickly became their team choreographer. She further expanded her teaching experience at MC Dance Studio in Huntsville, TX, teaching a variety of dance styles to students of all ages in private dance lessons, dance classes, and choreographies. Valentina has choreographed various works while at Sam Houston State University including “Tierra Ajena, Alma Perdida”, a narrative work telling the story of her experience as a Venezuelan girl growing up in America, and “Por Una Cuerda”, an exploration of music driven dance inspired by string instruments. After graduating with her BFA, Valentina continues to grow her dance experience by pursuing a professional career in Commercial Dance, Modeling, and Choreography.

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