Miss Lindsay Forno began competing at age four , as she has won scholarships, titles, high scores and special awards throughout her years as a competitive dancer. She was a member of Hofstra University nationally ranked dance team, as a D1 champion. She is trained in acro, musical theatre, tap, ballet, hip hop, lyrical, contemporary, and jazz. She has had the opportunity to train with Marinda Davis, and Dyane Harvey, as well as instructors from Joffrey, Alvin Ailey and Broadway Dance Center. Through her years she has had the opportunity to both teach and assist various master classes throughout the region. While she continues to dance, she also spends a lot of her time in New York City as a judge for various dance competitions, talent rep, and instructor at many nationally ranked studios. She is an award-winning choreographer and loves sharing her passion for dance with children of all ages.

Mr. Thomas Hanner travels weekly to FOF bringing the beautiful art of classical ballet to our dancers. Mr. Hanner studied with the Russian Royal Ballet and then taught for 10 years at the prestigious Peabody Conservatory. He also taught for multiple years at The University of Maryland. He now travels all over the East Coast sharing his passion & knowledge to dancers of all ages. We are so lucky to have Mr. Hanner share his ballet expertise with us at Feet of Fire.

Mr. Jamile McGee joined our FOF faculty in 2019 as the head of hip hop instruction for our Competitive Team. His credits include – Top 4 on So You Think You Can Dance Season 1,  touring & performing with Rihanna, Chris Brown, Mary J Blige & Usher &  choreographing for big names like Gloria Estefan, Pharrell & Wayne Brady. Jamile has brought so much life to our studio.

Miss Shaun Dize Updike is not only the owner of “Feet of Fire!” but she is also its’ primary instructor. With over 30 years of dance experience under her belt, Miss Shaun specializes in teaching ballet, tap, jazz, and lyrical to students of all ages. As a competitive dancer, she traveled around the US winning numerous awards including National Titles.

She has been trained by some of the world’s best teachers and choreographers and also has a degree in Exercise Science from Salisbury University. In the past 14 years FOF! has been in business, Miss Shaun has made a serious name for herself and the studio. With over 350 students, FOF! is not only the biggest studio in the area but we also have the largest, most state of the art facility.

Our award-winning competition team impresses judges everywhere we travel and our Performance Troupe is in high demand across the Eastern Shore. The “entertainment value” that Miss Shaun provides cannot be matched by any competitors in the area. Most of all, Miss Shaun prides herself on providing a warm, caring environment where every dancer and parent, recreational & competitive, are equally important. This is what makes FOF! a truly special place!

Miss Jensen Byers has been with FOF since our doors opened back in October 2006. Her sweet, kind disposition makes her a favorite among dancers young & old. Miss Jensen is technically trained in all styles of dance and has numerous awards under her belt from all of her years as a competitive dancer. She holds a bachelor’s degree from Salisbury University in Early Childhood Education and is currently also employed as a PreK teacher at The Salisbury School. In addition to teaching multiple recreational classes, Miss Jensen is also the head of The Fireworks Show Group.

Miss Rylee Justis has also been at FOF her entire life. She has helped FOF bring home numerous titles during her days as a competitive dancer and has performed up & down the East Coast showcasing her talent. Miss Rylee is bringing a new, fresh life to her classes and students this year. Her love of dance and her love for Feet of Fire make her such an important part of our studio. Rylee is a senior at SU majoring in Elementary Education.