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Overview
Work History
Education
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Certification
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Suzanne Belton

Suzanne Belton

Paso Robles,CA

Summary

Dance Instructor and Choreographer at Main Street Dance Company, recognized for choreography awards at prestigious conventions. Leveraging expertise in choreography and student mentoring, I foster a collaborative environment that inspires creativity and competition readiness. Achieved notable success as a competitive dancer, winning scholarships and accolades for innovative routines.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Dance Instructor and Choreographer

Main Street Dance Company
Atascadero, CA
07.2023 - Current
  • Delivering structured weekly class for all ages
  • Coordinating recitals and performances, ensuring smooth execution of events and high participant engagement.
  • Plan routines for recitals and performances.
  • Offer one-on-one instruction to students.
  • Provided support and advice to students in diverse areas of dance study and personal development.

Dance Instructor and Choreographer

Artistry in Motion
Paso Robles, CA
09.2015 - 07.2023
  • Delivered structured weekly classes for all ages.
  • Supported event coordination and participant readiness to enhance competitive outcomes.
  • Achieved polished competition routines through effective choreography development and meticulous refinement.
  • Attended numerous competitions to enhance skills and gain experience.

Education

Associate of Science - Business Management

Cuesta College
San Luis Obispo, CA
06-2021

Skills

  • Choreography expertise
  • Teaching technique in all genres of dance
  • Student mentoring
  • Individual instruction
  • Competition experience
  • Teamwork and collaboration

Accomplishments

  • Winning 1st overall on one of my solos
  • Many scholarships to conventions
  • Scholarship to an intensive in Chicago
  • Routines repeatably placing in the top ten
  • Choreography award from HEAT Dance Convention for group choreography in the 2024-2025 dance season
  • Choreography award from REVEL Dance Competition for solo choreography in the 2025-2026 dance season

Certification

Certified in Acrobatic Arts

Timeline

Dance Instructor and Choreographer

Main Street Dance Company
07.2023 - Current

Dance Instructor and Choreographer

Artistry in Motion
09.2015 - 07.2023

Associate of Science - Business Management

Cuesta College