Katelyn Suydam
Glenolden,PA
Summary
Dance professional committed to delivering high-quality performances and captivating audiences. Extensive experience in choreographing and performing in diverse settings with focus on precision and artistry. Known for collaborative spirit and adaptability, consistently contributing to team success and thriving in dynamic environments.
Enthusiastic Dance Instructor offers 5 years of experience in several genres. Accomplished performer and teacher passionate about developing talent in students. Choreographs and plans dance lessons for tap, jazz, hip hop, acrobatics, contemporary, and ballet classes.
Innovative Dancer performs well alone and as part of ensembles. Rehearses routines to deliver strong and memorable performances, delighting audiences.
Overview
10
10
year of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Dance Instructor
Upper Merrion Dance and Gymnastics, PA
06.2025 - Current
- Experienced and passionate dance instructor with a strong background teaching children and adults in studio settings. In addition to teaching, actively involved in organizing studio events, coordinating class schedules, and supporting successful summer camps through planning, instruction, and supervision. Known for creating a positive, inclusive environment that encourages creativity, teamwork, and personal growth.
Dance Instructor
Rain Dance Studio, PHL
09.2025 - 11.2025
- Enthusiastic and dedicated dance instructor with experience teaching a variety of styles to children and adults in a studio setting. Skilled at creating fun, engaging, and age-appropriate lessons that foster confidence, discipline, and a love for movement. Strong communication and classroom management skills, with a passion for helping students grow artistically and personally.
Education
BFA - Dance
Marymount Manhattan College
05-2025
No Degree - Dance
Koresh Dance Company
Philadelphia, PA 09.2019 - 05.2021
Skills
- Positive reinforcement
- Organization
- Competition preparation
- Teaching techniques
- Instructional techniques
- Feedback delivery
- Stage management
- Competition experience
- Dance theory knowledge
Choreography expertise
Body control
Choreography memorization
Physical conditioning
Rehearsals and daily practice
Performance preparation
Event performance
Performance
- TITLE: "The Wait"
- CHOREOGRAPHER: Melissa Rector
- DATE: 2019
- Koresh Dance Artist Showcase
- TITLE: "Kinematics"
- CHOREOGRAPHER: Nancy Lushington
- DATE: 2022
- Theresa Lang Theater
- TITLE: "The Missing link Between Spirituality And Humanity"
- CHOREOGRAPHER: Nathan Trice
- DATE: 2023
- TITLE: "Bears Ears"
- CHOREOGRAPHER: Zvi Gotheiner/Chelsea Ainsworth
- DATE: 2024
- TITLE: "Going To The Sun"
- CHOREOGRAPHER: Molissa Fenley
- TITLE: "Tilted Arc"
- CHOREOGRAPHER: Tiffany-Rae Fisher
- DATE: 2025
Experience
- Modern/Contemporary/Jazz
- Nancy Lushington, Alberto Del Saz, Adrienne Hurd, Catherine Cabeen, Caroline Fermin, Adam Barruch, Donald Shorter, Ximena Garnica, Kelsey Zolocich, Danielle McGilligan, Rebecca Cupples, Melissa Rector, Ronen Koresh, Courtney Conigotti
- Ballet
- Ashley Boulder, Katie Langan, Jan Dijkwell, Francoise Pender, Pedro Ruiz, Flavio Salazar, Aaron Loux, Eva Szabo, Rebecca Cupples, Lynn Glouber
- Improvisational/dance theory
- Elizabeth Motley, Janice Brenner, Catherine Cabeen, Chelsea Ainsworth, Asahora Masanori, Luke Miller, Ximena Garnica
- Tap
- Kelsey Zolocich, Caleb Ticherer, Jared Alexander, Tweety Klevence
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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