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Dance is 'more than a hobby' for Sophistikix head coach Julia Friez

Story byThe Jamestown Sun, N. D. Katie Ringer, The Jamestown Sun, N. D. Sat, January 17, 2026 at 5:46 PM UTC·6 min readJan. 17—JAMESTOWN — Growing up in St. George, Utah, dance was a part of Julia Friez's everyday routine."I discovered my love for dance at a very young age, and it has always been more than a hobby, it is a way of life," said Friez, the head coach of the Jamestown High School Sophistikix Dance Team.

Dance is 'more than a hobby' for Sophistikix head coach Julia Friez

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  • "I began dancing in a studio as a young child and continued through all three years of high school and into college.
  • I attended Southern Utah University, where I studied dance and further developed my training. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisement"I was fortunate to spend two years with Kalamity Dance under the direction of the renowned Tia Bee Stokes," she said.
  • "From 2011 to 2018, I taught at the studio level, working with both recreational and competitive dancers.
  • I have taught students ranging in age from 3 to 18, coaching groups, solos and duos.
  • My teaching experience spans multiple studios in both Utah and North Carolina."Then, she moved to North Dakota."Shortly after arriving, my husband shared words that unknowingly became the first steps of my coaching career," Friez said.
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