Faculty
Daryna Fodor
Founder and Artistic Director
Daryna is the Founder and Artistic Director of Sunbury Dance Academy, bringing with her a lifetime of dance experience to share. Growing up in Ukraine, she took part in productions all across Europe. Trained in the Vaganova method, she enjoys blending her Eastern European influences with her years of dance instruction in the United States to challenge and grow her students.
In 2024, Daryna graduated with a Master's in Choreography from Kyiv National University of Culture and Arts and received their title of Ballet Master. In 2018, she received her Body Ballet certification from Olympia Fitness School in Kyiv, as well as her Master's in Law from National Transport University.
Samantha Ferris
Acro and Tumbling
Samantha brings over 25 years of tumbling and acro experience to Sunbury Dance Academy. She started tumbling at a young age and eventually became a gymnast and competitive cheerleader throughout high school. In college, she continued her love for tumbling by coaching cheerleading for 5 years.
She has continued to grow her love for dance and acro the past 7 years through her daughters involvement in dance as well as being an instructor at Pure Barre for 5 years.
Sam is excited to bring her love and dedication to Sunbury Dance Academy and help her students improve and incorporate acrobatic elements into their dance training; building strength, flexibility, confidence, and artistry on the floor.
Andrew Stanifer
Acro and Dance
Andrew is a performer, choreographer, and educator whose high energy and passion for excellence make an impression the moment he steps into a room. With almost a decade of classroom leadership across local studios and guest spots nationwide, Andrew brings real experience and genuine investment to every class he teaches.
Trained in hip hop, contemporary, jazz, and tap, and certified in Acrobatic Arts, he has built his performance experience across music videos, concert stages, and national convention tours as part of Rev Crew with Dance Revolution.
In the classroom, Andrew brings the same intensity he has on stage. He asks a lot of his dancers and shows up as their biggest motivator every single step of the way, pushing them with purpose while lifting them up at every turn.