Meet Our amazing
Dance Teachers
we're proud to feature a talented group of
dancers who bring passion, energy, and dedication to
every performance.
Miss Shaun Dize Updike
Miss Shaun Dize Updike is not only the owner of Feet of Fire! But she’s also its primary instructor. With over 30 years of dance experience under her belt, Miss Shaun specializes in teaching tap, jazz, ballet & lyrical to students of all ages. As a competitive dancer herself, she traveled around the US winning numerous awards & national titles. She has been trained by some of the world’s best teachers and choreographers and also has a degree in Exercise Science & Nutrition from Salisbury University. In the last 18 years that FOF has been in business, Miss Shaun has made a serious name for herself in the dance industry. With over 300 students, FOF is not only the biggest studio in the area but it also has the largest, most state-of-the-art facility.
Miss Shaun has put together the Eastern Shore’s most professional and impressive staff to give the students at FOF today’s most premiere dance experience. Our Performance Troupe is well known throughout our community and our Competition Team is ranked among the best on the East Coast. The overall “entertainment value” that Miss Shaun provides cannot be matched by any competitors in the area. But most of all, Miss Shaun prides herself on providing a warm, caring & organized environment where every dancer & family (both recreational & competitive) are important. This is what makes Feet of Fire! 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 her years as a competitive dancer. She holds a bachelor’s degree from Salisbury University in Early Childhood Education and works locally at The Salisbury School teaching PreK. In addition to teaching multiple recreational classes, Miss Jensen is also the head of The Fireworks Show Group.
MISS ARIANNA STADE
is such an important member of the FOF faculty. Specializing in hiphop, Miss Arianna’s classes are in high demand. A favorite for her being the new Adult Hip Hop class! In addition to hip hop, Miss Arianna is classically trained in all style and is also an alumni dancer of the FOF Competitive Team. All of her dancers love her kind heart and pure love for dance.
MISS DELANEY COLLINS
Miss Delaney Collins has grown up at the studio and is finishing her third year on the FOF faculty as a Wednesday night instructor. In her years as a competitive dancer, Miss Delaney danced up and down the East Coast winning multiple titles and awards. Her sweet & positive disposition make her a favorite among our dancers. Miss Delaney is finishing her senior year at SU studying social work and human behavior.
MISS RYLEE JUSTIS
Miss Rylee Justis has also been at FOF her entire life. She helped us bring home numerous titles during her days as a competitive dancer and has performed up & down the East Coast showcasing her talent. Miss Rylee has brought a new, fresh life to her classes this year that leave her dancers excited to come back week after week. Her love of dance and her love for Feet of Fire make her such an important part of the studio. Miss Rylee is currently a reading specialist at Central Elementary in Seaford, DE and a newly wed to husband, Trent.
MISS JULIE GRAVENOR
Miss Julie Gravenor is a 2021 graduate from FOF and an alumni member of our Senior Competitive Team. She has been dancing at Feet of Fire since 2006 and is trained in all dance styles. Miss Julie’s outgoing and take charge personality make her a vital member of our staff. She truly loves each of her dancers and they love her right back. Miss Julie is earning her accounting degree from Salisbury University.
MISS EMMA SEICHEPINE
Miss Emma Seichepine has transitioned from senior elite dancer to dance teacher this year and we are so lucky to have her. As a member of the FOF Comp Team she helped bring home numerous awards along with many personal scholarship wins through the years. Her beautiful technique and perfectionist personality are now helping to guide our younger competitive dancers. Miss Emma is also an Elementary Education major at Salisbury University and a member of the SU Dance Company.
MISS HAYLEE WELCH
Miss Haylee Welch has always been known for her elegant lines and beautiful technique but this year she has started a new chapter as a member of our FOF Faculty. With over 17 years of dance training, she is such an asset to our team. In her years as a dancer, Miss Haylee traveled all over competing and performing with the FOF Competitive Team. She now teaches multiple Monday Night classes and is adored by her little dancers. Miss Haylee is currently a General Studies major and is training with multiple collegiate dance teams.
MISS LINDA DIZE
Miss Linda Dize is not only Miss Shaun’s mom but she also helps to keep our staff smiling. Collecting payments, handing out reminders & bandaids and making sure everyone is fed are just a few of her duties. We love you Miss Linda!