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Our Teachers
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Suzanne Moreau, Owner/Director and Instructor |
Suzanne was born and raised in Orange, Texas to Charles and Joette Webb in
1962. Her mother knew during her pregnancy that she may be a dancer because
of how active she was. She decided to prove her theory by enrolling Suzanne
in dance at the ripe age of three. It was then that her gifts and talents for
the art of dance became evident.
She continues her dance training through out
elementary, Jr. High and High School under the instruction of Mary Alice
Callihan. Suzanne also had the privilege of studying under guest artist from
Jeoffrey Ballet and American Ballet Theater. During her High School year, she
had invitations to participate in summer dance programs under the direction of
Nikita Talin at Southern Methodist University. Suzanne was a Company member
of Beaumont Civic Ballet under the Direction of Marsha Woody Zummo. Other
involvement during her High School years included Jeff Jazz Ballet
Company, Cheerleading and community productions.
After graduating from West Orange-Stark in 1980, corrective back surgery for
scoliosis was deemed mandatory. During a nine month recovery while wearing a
solid plaster body cast, Suzanne met her Prince Charming. On August 7, 1982
she married Chuck Moreau. Suzanne was a dance instructor for Gerami School of
Dance in Lafayette, Louisiana and Mauriceville School of Dance.
Suzanne and Chuck moved to Bryan-College Station in 1984. Continuing her
training under the instruction of Ana Ludmila Gee during the years of
1987-89 and working part time as a dental assistant. It wasn't until her
relationship with the Lord grew that He blessed her with her studio in 1992.
He knew at that time she was ready to give Him the Glory for her talent and
gifts. Since that time she has continued to be challenged with the growth of
her studio, the addition of Company AbunDance a Christian performing company,
and raising three sons.
Suzanne shares that the rewards and blessings from each student and instructor
and the loving support of her husband and family have truly blessed her life.
Her desire is that her focus and passion remains on pleasing and glorifying
her Lord Jesus.
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Sarah Case, Instructor |
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Sarah started dancing at Suzanne's at age nine. She has studied ballet,
tap, jazz, hip-hop, lyrical, point and modern through her eight years of
dance training. Being a member of Company AbunDance since 2002, Sarah
has been privileged with the opportunity to attend Project Dance, Times
Square, in April of 2005 as well as in April of 2007. This is Sarah's
second year teaching at Suzanne's School of Dance, and she cannot
imagine being anywhere else. Sarah is a junior in high school and is
very excited about the wonderful things the Lord has in store for her
future.
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Jen Cmajdalka, Instructor |
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Jennifer Cmajdalka began training at Suzanne's School of Dance as a
second grader. She danced as a member of Company Abundance throughout
all of high school, and was privileged to attend many conventions,
workshops and danced with Project Dance in New York City. She currently
attends Texas A&M University [whoop!], where she dances in Chara
Christian Dance Company and serves as the Public Relations officer. She
enjoys playing the guitar, collecting antique aprons, photography,
kayaking, kids, running, and most importantly, chocolate of any sort.
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Kristin Dodd, Instructor |
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Kristin began her dance training at the age of 3 at Carlsbad Dance
Centre in Carlsbad, California. She began competing at age 8 in various
tap, musical theater, ballet, jazz, and lyrical dances. At age 10, her
family moved to Katy, Texas and Kristin began competing for Lesa's
DanceSations, studying under Robin Judice, Lesa Mueschke, and Dina Vail.
Over the years, her company traveled to a variety of competitions,
winning numerous individual and group high point awards. Her tap company
has placed in the top 5 scoring small group routines at Nationals in
Orlando, Biloxi, Dallas, and San Antonio. She began her teaching career
as a senior in high school at Lesa's. Now attending Texas A&M
University, Kristin is majoring in business and plans to continue
teaching dance for the rest of her life. She feels so blessed to be the
new tap teacher at Suzanne's, and is excited to see what the Lord has in
store for this year!
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Emily Dondzila, Instructor |
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Emily Dondzila is a sophomore at Texas A & M University. She has been
dancing for seventeen years. She started her dancing career at the age
of two in St. Louis, Missouri at Briscuso's Dance Academy. She was a
student at Dance Expressions in Friendswood for eight years before
becoming a teacher there for two years. Emily danced the lead role in
Dance Expressions production 'Wizard of Oz' and was dancer of the year
for Dance Expressions in 1999 and Pro-Am dancer in 2003.
She was a member of the Dance Expressions Company for five years,
winning many awards. She performed for five years with Steven Boyd's
Dance Ensemble. The Ensemble was involved in many charity events and
fundraisers, including 'Dancers Against Cancer' and 'Dancers Against
Aids' in the Houston Metropolitan area. Emily was selected to be a
member of Star Power's Power Pac and attended for six years (Branson
2000, Orlando 2001, Ocean City 2002, Las Vegas 2003, Myrtle Beach 2004
and New Orleans 2005). Emily also performed as a pre-game show dancer in
Superbowl XXXVIII.
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Jessica Myers, Instructor |
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Jessica's dance training began at Suzanne's School of Dance when
she was eight. Beginning her seven years of training with Ballet, Jazz, and
Tap she later extended her training with genres Lyrical and Pointe. Jessica
danced for two years with Company AbunDance, 2002-2004, and has also been an
assistant instructor since 2002. She is currently a senior in High School
with interests in history, politics, and writing. Jessica plans to attend
college and graduate with a degree in education. Her overall goal is to
follow the path God has for her and to make an impact in the lives of those
she meets. This will be her first year as an instructor at Suzanne's
School of Dance. Jessica is excited about this incredible opportunity and
blessing and is looking forward to the wonderful year ahead.
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Connie Templin, Instructor |
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Connie is currently a junior at A&M Consolidated H.S. Connie started
dancing at Mr. Jeff Lewis' dance studio at the age of 2 which at the time was
called Call to Glory Christian Dance and Arts Center, located in Kingwood, TX.
She received most of her training there under the teachings of Jeff Lewis, Lani
Fuller, Jessica Greenhaw, Shanna Hartman and Karin Celeste. She tested out of
level 5 from the Sonshine Christian Ballet Sylabus at the age of 12. She took
a couple years off from ballet in order to pursue cheerleading but still
remained dedicated to her hip hop training. For the past 4 years she has been
a member of The Xtended Urban Dance Company, directed by Karin Celeste. While
traveling and ministering throughout America, she became who she is and what
she is due to the experiences she shared with The Xtended. She just recently
moved from Kingwood to College Station this past April, where she has been
blessed to find Suzanne's School of Dance. She currently teaches as many hip
hop classes as she can at the school, and is looking forward to introducing a
new side of hip hop to the school. Her goal as a teacher is to be able to
minister through hip hop dancing and reach as many people as possible through
this new method of ministry.
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