WELCOME
Here you can find all the info you need regarding taking dance with us,
or if you are already dancing at our studio, stay up to date with the latest info.
Looking at taking dance?
We offer dance lessons ages 3+ for ballet, ages 5+ for hip-hop and lyrical and ages 12+ for contemporary and we have blast in our classes in an encouraging, healthy environment.
Feel free to browse around our site to get to know us a bit more, and if you have any more questions after that, you’re more than welcome to email us at info@freshattitude.com
Meet our team
We are very excited to have a wonderful team here at the studio. See below to learn more about who they are.
Sharnessa Sanden
Studio Owner
Sharnessa is a native of lovely Longview. Sharnessa started tap lessons at 12-years old, which she loved and continued for four years before moving on to jazz (infused w/ hip-hop) and lyrical. In addition to taking these three styles throughout jr. high/high school, she also attended dance clinics, dance competitions, taught classes and was in many performances of all kinds.
She was the co-choreographer for the pop band V*Enna, has performed in as well as choreographed, produced and/or directed many musical productions and performances – at local venues, churches, college in London, England, dance tutorial videos, at conferences, high school choirs/ensembles and more. She was also an international recording artist.
Sharnessa’s passions include Jesus Christ, her husband, Sam, their two sons, homeschooling said sons and learning right alongside them, time with family and close friends, traveling & adventures & dreaming & doing with loved ones, cuddling up in a blanket w/ a cup of tea or coffee & a challenging/inspiring book, garage-saling/2nd-hand shopping, creating w/ crafts, the countryside & the coast, loving-on/fighting for justice for “the least of these,” musicals, creme brulee, cheese, Anne of Green Gables, & looooads more. =)
Bella Aubian
Hip-hop, Ballet, Lyrical, Contemporary
Isabella Aubian has worked at Fresh Attitude Dance Studio since 2021. She grew up at Fresh Attitude Dance Studio watching her sister and teachers dance as well as teach. She began dancing at the age of four, taking Lyrical and at five she started taking Hip-Hop. When the dance studio added Ballet, Bella was ten years old and started taking Ballet as well. In 2019 she took a Contemporary class from Nicole Frizzell, a former dance teacher at the dance studio. At that time her deep love for Contemporary began. Bella started doing Contemporary choreography with Grace Moore in 2019, and has been co-teaching Contemporary with her since 2021.
Bella’s first teaching experience was in 2017 at Friday School, a homeschool co-op, teaching Lyrical and Hip-Hop. She taught there until 2019 and in 2020 she began helping with choreography. Bella was hired in 2021 to teach dance camp and became an official staff member of Fresh Attitude Dance Studio. She now teaches Hip-Hop, Contemporary, and Ballet here at Fresh Attitude Dance Studio.
Bella has a few deep loves in her life: God, family, friends, dancing, and teaching. She loves dance because it helps her express herself with music and movement. She especially loves working at Fresh Attitude Dance Studio because of the environment Sam, Sharnessa, and all of the staff, have worked hard to create.
Vola Moore
Lyrical
Vola has taking taken dance on and off for over 20 years, starting at the age of three, and danced all throughout High School. In addition to taking ballet, tap, jazz, lyrical, hip-hop, contemporary, modern and interpretive dance, she has also taught ballet, tap, jazz and lyrical at other studios. Vola has also performed in a handful of plays and has also run a church dance team.
After taking a break for several years, Vola began dancing with Fresh Attitude twelve years ago and this will be her eleventh year teaching lyrical for us. Vola has been married to her husband for 20 and they have two daughters. Her many passions include, homeschooling her girls, hiking, reading, writing, social justice, politics, cooking, drinking coffee, and most importantly Jesus.
Beth Lee
Ballet
Beth Lee has lived in Longview since 2006. She came from Southern Oregon Coast and her love of dance began at a studio there. She has taken many styles including tap, jazz, hip-hop, lyrical, ballet, and musical theater. Once she started dance she wanted to do it all. Her passion for the graceful sport grew and grew.
She has taken dance at Fresh Attitude since her sophomore year of high school and has been a teacher since 2018. Beth is married to Luxis and has one son. Beth is excited to be part of the amazing Fresh Attitude team and teach little ones the joys of dance!
Natallie Dansky
Hip-hop, Ballet
Natallie was born and raised here in Longview, WA. She started dancing at the age of seven with Fresh Attitude doing hip hop. She quickly fell in love with dance, adding lyrical in 2016, ballet in 2017, and contemporary in 2022.
Natallie’s teaching experience started with teaching 2 hip hop classes at Friday School, a homeschool co-op. She started teaching at Fresh Attitude as a substitute in the 2025/2026 school year.
Outside of dance, Natallie loves hiking, playing pickle ball, paddle boarding, spending time with friends and family, and volunteering at Father’s House Church.
Tasha Shelton
Hip-hop, Lyrical, Ballet
Tasha began dancing when she was three and loved it! She started with ballet and tap, then added lyrical, jazz, and hip hop. She danced throughout high school on a dance team performing at half time shows and competitions.
Then life happened and through working and having children, dance became more of a memory of something she used to do. However, she found herself wanting to get back to doing what she loved and in 2021 she dove back into ballet, jazz and even a contemporary class and it was so exciting and challenging getting back to what she loved after so many years!
In 2023 she got married and moved to Longview and was so excited to hear about Fresh Attitude for her and her kids to be a part of and get to continue dancing!
Tasha loves dance because it allows her to express God given joy and emotion that mere words cannot describe. It is her hope that through dance, people can get a glimpse of the Love of God and desire to come to know it themselves! Outside of dance, Tasha homeschools her children and enjoys traveling, paddle boarding, hiking and dancing in the kitchen.
Martii Figueroa
International Dance
Martii has been involved in the performing arts since the age of five as a singer, dancer, educator, choreographer, and creative collaborator. Her work is centered on encouraging creativity, building confidence, and sharing the transformative power of the arts.
As a Music Performance Instructor in California, she taught dance and music to students of all levels, developing curriculum, choreographing performances, and leading private and group instruction in a supportive, growth-focused environment.
As a performer, she toured internationally with artists including Will.i.am, the Black Eyed Peas, Nicole Scherzinger, Fergie, Gwen Stefani, Avril Lavigne, Ashley Simpson, DJ Tiësto, Gym Class Heroes, and the Pussycat Dolls, performing in over 25 countries across concerts, television, award shows, and live events.
Her credits include the MTV Awards in Tokyo (Michael Jackson tribute), Dick Clark’s Rockin’ New Year’s Eve, The Ellen DeGeneres Show, Jimmy Kimmel Live!, and Late Show with David Letterman, as well as a Super Bowl commercial, Hannah Montana, and music videos for Bone Thugs-n-Harmony and Kat Graham. She was also a Top 7 finalist on MTV’s Making the Band 3, working with choreographers Laurieann Gibson and Fatima Robinson.
Behind the scenes, she has contributed as a songwriter, choreographer, and vocal arranger, including work on Bone Thugs-n-Harmony’s Uni-5, the Michael Jackson 25th Anniversary remix of “P.Y.T.” with Will.i.am, Will.i.am’s Make It Funky, and DreamWorks’ Madagascar 2 soundtrack.
She has also performed and choreographed with the NBA Boston Celtics dance team and Phunk Phenomenon in Boston, MA.
Currently, she serves as a worship leader alongside her husband at a church in Longview, WA, where she continues to share her passion for music in a faith-centered setting surrendering all her gifts and talents to Jesus!!!!
Our History
Fresh Attitude Dance Studio was started in 2001 by Sharnessa Sanden as she and her husband of 1 year moved from the UK back to Longview, Sharnessa’s wonderful hometown. The couple met at the International Bible Institute of London in 1998 . After graduating from the School of Creative Ministries (under IBIOL), Sharnessa auditioned for and joined the Christian pop-group, V*Enna, which was based in Manchester, England, but with a record deal in Nashville. V*Enna toured the U.S. and Europe and over the course of their career, the band performed for thousands, was featured on national television, radio & magazines in the U.S, Canada & Europe, among many other fun experiences. She was the co-choreographer for the live show as well.
After two years in the band with husband Sam as road manager, co-member Lucy West, and two dancers, Peter and Bobby, the group came to an end and Sharnessa and Sam moved to Longview. Shortly after living in Washington state, Sharnessa put on a week-long dance clinic to test the waters of interest in teaching a class or two. Expecting 10 people or so, the couple were blown away when 40 attended, and all stayed on as the studio “officially” began. From there on out the studio has grown many, many times over!
Sharnessa is SO grateful for each and every one of our students…and gives every ounce of credit for the studio back to Jesus!!!
Sharnessa’s heart for the studio
“I believe it’s vital that what we create is both excellent and relevant. We have an amazing opportunity through the beauty of the Arts – dance in this instance – to impact the world around us in a way like no other. I believe that God’s placed a potential in the Arts for them to be extremely powerful – both for the performer and for the observer. Few things in this world can move hearts like they can.And our charge, then, is the awesome responsibility and the incredible honour of telling the most amazing story ever told – directly or indirectly – to the utmost of our abilities through our giftings.”
The classes
We hold our classes five days a week – Mondays-Fridays, all between 3:30pm and 7:30pm.
How we place people in classes relies on a few factors: age, experience and space. As we receive registration forms, we decide who will best be suited for which classes. Regarding age, the youngest we take is 5 years old for hip-hop and lyrical, 3 years old for ballet and 12 years old for contemporary and international dance. As long as we have the space, we’d love for you to join us. Our main session runs from September to May, with an end-of-year show usually the weekend before Memorial Day.
If there is room in the class you would be placed in, you can join us pretty much up til the end of November. (Certain classes have an earlier cut-off date).
To sign up for dance, please print out the registration form. Send it in with a $20 registration fee/person. This registration fee is non-refundable. If you need us to send you a registration form, please contact us using the emails address at the bottom of the page.
We are asking that you commit for the whole year of dance. If you quit during the year, this will affect the rest of the students in your class as it will affect the year-end routine. If, after trying for a month, you feel that dance is not your thing, you are free to quit. However, after that “trial month” (please note, tuition is charged from first day of class, including the “trial month”), you decide to quit, you will be charged a $50 class cancellation fee, as well as any outstanding tuition owed at the point of cancellation, which would be through the end of the current month. Additionally, you need to let your teacher know in person, by phone or in writing that you are quitting.
The dance styles
HIP-HOP
Hip hop dance involves a fusion of various street dance styles originating from African American and Latino communities. This dynamic and energetic dance form emerged in the 1970s in the Bronx, New York City, as a way for young people to express themselves through movement.
Hip hop dance incorporates elements like breaking, popping and locking, each with its own distinct style and rhythm. At its core, hip-hop dance is about freedom, identity, and storytelling through the body. It often features energetic footwork, body isolations, grooves, and expressive movement that interprets the beat of the music.
The culture of hip hop dance emphasizes self-expression, community, and authenticity, making it a powerful form of artistic and cultural expression that continues to evolve and influence dance styles worldwide.
BALLET
Ballet dance, with its enchanting grace and timeless elegance, stands as a quintessential form of artistic expression that has captivated audiences for centuries. Rooted in a rich history and encompassing a diverse range of styles, ballet dance is a captivating journey through the realms of movement, storytelling, and sheer beauty.
This exquisite dance form showcases a unique blend of athleticism and artistry from the delicate positions of classical ballet to the dynamic expressions of ballet.
LYRICAL
Lyrical dance is a style that combines ballet and jazz techniques. It is characterized by its emotional expression and storytelling through movement, often performed to music with lyrics. Dancers perform to songs that are typically slow and emotionally charged, which enhances the expressive quality of the dance.
Lyrical dance emphasizes conveying feelings and narratives, often focusing on themes such as love, joy, and personal experiences.
The movements are fluid and graceful, allowing dancers to interpret the emotions of the song. This style often features high leaps and smooth transitions between movements.
CONTEMPORARY
Contemporary dance is an expressive and evolving dance form that blends elements of modern dance, ballet, improvisation, and experimental movement. Known for its fluidity, freedom, and emotional depth, contemporary dance allows performers to explore movement in ways that go beyond rigid technique or fixed choreography.
In simple terms, contemporary dance is a modern form of movement that values expression, experimentation, and versatility. It does not follow one single codified system. Instead, it combines influences from ballet, modern dance, jazz, floorwork, improvisation, and somatic practices to create movement that feels personal, expressive, and responsive to the present moment.
Unlike more rigid traditions, contemporary dance often prioritizes breath, weight, momentum, spatial awareness, and emotional authenticity. That flexibility is one reason why contemporary dance remains one of the most adaptable and relevant performance forms today.
INTERNATIONAL DANCE
This exciting class blends the rhythms and styles of hip hop, salsa, merengue, African dance, Zumba-inspired fitness, and other global dance influences into choreography that builds confidence, musicality, and endurance. Dancers will challenge themselves while learning expression and performance behind each style.
“Get ready to move, sweat, and experience the joy of dance from around the world! International Dance is a high-energy class designed for dancers ages 12 and up (with 2 years of dance experience), who are ready to expand their technique, versatility, and cultural appreciation through movement.
This class is the perfect place for dancers who want to celebrate ethnic diversity, broaden their cultural perspective, and connect through the universal language of dance. Come ready to let loose, embrace new rhythms, and show up with your passion and personality to every class!
Bring your energy, an open mind, and a willingness to move beyond your comfort zone, because the world is your dance floor!”
Tuition
Tuition is $50 per month; and $40/each for each additional family member. Payment is due no later than the 2nd lesson of each month. We take payments in cash, check, or credit cards through Square. If you want to pay online, please let our front desk know they she can set it up.
If tuition is not paid by the 15th, a $5 late fee is charged.If one person is taking more than one class, the tuition for each additional class is an extra $40. So a person taking two classes would pay $90 ($50+40).
The tuition fee is calculated for the year, but for simplicity, divided into nine equal monthly payments. Therefore, that monthly fee is the same, regardless of the number of actual classes you are able to attend each a month. The tuition remains the same regardless of the number of classes in any given month, as there will be months where the class numbers vary due to holidays, the way the days run on the calendar, snow cancellations etc.
Once you have made a commitment to taking dance at Fresh Attitude Dance Studio, your presence and place in the class are counted on; so please do your best to attend class as often as possible. If you have to miss class, you are responsible to catch up before next weeks class by getting together with a classmate.
Good things to know
In all we do we strive for the best. we aim to bring the best to you and try to provide the best services there are.
Prices
Registration Fee: $20 /person. (non-refundable)
Hip-Hop: $50/month
Lyrical: $50/month
Contemporary: $50/month
Ballet: $50/month
International Dance: $50/month
NOTE: If you take more than one class, the cost for class #2 will be $40. I.e.if you took both Lyrical and Hip-hop the cost would be $90/month.
If more than one person from an immediate family takes classes, the cost for additional students are $40/class. I.e. two students from the same family taking a class each would cost $90/month.
Late Fee: $5/person if tuition is not paid by the 15th of the month
Holding Fee: $20/person to secure your spot (if you can’t start right away due to sport etc.)
Session info
The session begins in September, and ends with our end-of-year shows – the recitals! –which, usually take place in the second half of May. Dress rehearsal and studio rehearsals are the week right before that weekend. (A BLAST of a time!!!!)
We take Thanksgiving Day off, a break over Christmas, and we also take Longview/Kelso’s spring break off.
Class visitors
To enable everyone to get the most out of the lessons – i.e. minimal distractions – we have to ask that no parents, guardians, friends or other students sit in on the lessons. You will all be happy to know that we have a lovely reception area for family and friends to enjoy their wait in!
Studio location & parking
Our studio location is in the Three Rivers Crossing in Kelso, just off I-5. Best entrance to access our studio is through the Food Court entrance and then take a right.
Venue Address:
Fresh Attitude Dance Studio
351 Three Rivers Drive
Kelso, WA 98626
Our guidelines
Bring a bottle of water to class
Please NO tummies showing, and NO low-cut tops! Modesty is a PRIORITY!
Wear proper shoes – sneakers or hip-hop shoes that do not leave marks. NO flip-flops, heels, sandals, etc.
Wear flexible attire… i.e. – NO jeans.
No chewing gum in class.
Please do not bring any guests to your class.
If you miss a lesson, please contact a friend from your class to find out what you missed, and proceed with getting together to catch up if needed.
HAVE A BLAST!!!
(See our registration form for full guidelines)