Susan's Dance Studio

Breanne Sanchez Places First Platinum in Recent Competition

suSd4rf — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 17:38:41 +0000

Breanne Sanchez recently competed in the Hall of Fame dance competition in Worcester, MA where she placed First Platinum! This was her first year as a soloist at this competition which had over 500 dancers competing!

Breanne has also competed in the Sophicated Dance Competition and has studied with many artists from CA Maura Edwards, Nick Demoura, Rhapsody, Dave Scott to name a few.

Congratulations to Breanne and we wish her the best of luck in future competitions.

“Zumba-thon”

suSd4rf — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 15:00:42 +0000

On Sunday, April 11th from 1pm-4pm there will a “Zumbathon” at Old Rochester High School in Mattapoisett to benefit Compassionate Care ALS.

Info Booths
Refreshments
T-Shirts
Door Prizes/Raffles

Dancers: Minimum donation collected of $30

Non-Dancers: Admission is $5

Ditch the workout and come join the party! Zumba is the newest cardio exercise class! Come and learn the Meringue and the Salsa as you move to sounds from the Caribbean!

Zumba is offered at Susan’s Dance Studio 5 times a week with certified instructor Chris Pederson. See our calendar for class times and prices.

Former SDS Student and Instructor, Sharlane Conner, Dancing and Teaching in NYC!

suSd4rf — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 14:44:33 +0000

Sharlane Conner, a former student and instructor at SDS, is currently studying at The Ailey School’s Independent Study Program in New York City. Originally from New Bedford, MA, Sharlane began dancing at Kristine Couto’s Dance Studio. She also studied at the Dance Academy in Fall River and The Ailey School’s Summer Intensive Program in 2008.

Sharlane is versed in all genres of dance including jazz, tap, ballet, hip-hop, West African and modern. She has also studied Horton, Limon, Graham and Dunham techniques.

Sharlane is currently teaching a modern technique class at Queen’s Dance Center, where, as a student, she is also finding a love for salsa and Afro-Cuban!

In June of 2009, Sharlane graduated magna cum laude from Dean College in Franklin, MA, receiving her AA in Dance and the Trustee’s Prize for the School of Dance.

At Dean she performed in the Dance Team Show, The Fall Fest at The Ailey School and The Ailey School’s Summer Sizzler in 2008.

Recently, Sharlane has taught contemporary workshops at SDS and choreographed and performed in her piece “Fireflies” in our 2009 Dance Concert. Watch for her next piece, “Washed by the Water” in this years show in June.

We are all so proud of Sharlane and her accomplishments. She is a very dear friend of mine and we wish her all the best in her career. Congratulations Sharlane!

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Jazz/Tap/Ballet with Susan

suSd4rf — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 21:14:19 +0000

Classes offered for boys, girls, and adults of all ages. Private lessons available as well. See our calendar for more details.

Poppin’ n Wavin’ with Joel

suSd4rf — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 21:13:38 +0000

Poppin’ n Wavin’ with Joel Lombard! Boys and Girls all ages learn this popular style of dance. See our calendar for class times.

Zumba

suSd4rf — Sat, 26 Sep 2009 21:14:28 +0000

Forget the workout and come join the party! Zumba, the new cardio fitness class set to sounds from the Caribbean! See our calendar…