Amanda Sandifer
2016-17 Kiwanis teacher of the Year
It is Amanda Sandifer's 6th year with BHS Dance. At the age of 8 Amanda began dancing at the Talent Factory in Chino. She trained and danced competitively in jazz, tap, ballet, hip-hop, musical theater, tumbling, and lyrical throughout junior high & high school. Following high school, while attending CSU Long Beach, she was on staff at the Talent Factory & Melodie's Dance Theatre (Los Alamitos). She taught children and adults, beginning to competitive dancers, for over 7 years until she was hired to teach dance at Burbank High in 2012.
Amanda's educational background includes Dance, Kinesiology, Physical Education, and Pedagogy. She completed her Bachelors Degree in Dance, Option: Dance Science (CSULB), she holds a Single Subject Credential in Physical Education: Concentration in Dance, and graduated with her Masters in Kinesiology (CSULB) in May 2014.
Amanda focuses on a well rounded dance technique that builds on artistry and personal expression. She enjoys working with bright, young faces who inspire her everyday. She values the positive influence dance education has on students and the community, and has had the opportunity to watch this program grow in quality and quantity. The best is yet to come!
Amanda's educational background includes Dance, Kinesiology, Physical Education, and Pedagogy. She completed her Bachelors Degree in Dance, Option: Dance Science (CSULB), she holds a Single Subject Credential in Physical Education: Concentration in Dance, and graduated with her Masters in Kinesiology (CSULB) in May 2014.
Amanda focuses on a well rounded dance technique that builds on artistry and personal expression. She enjoys working with bright, young faces who inspire her everyday. She values the positive influence dance education has on students and the community, and has had the opportunity to watch this program grow in quality and quantity. The best is yet to come!