Susan Bender has been involved in the wonderful world of dance since the age of three. Throughout her life, she has danced competitively and performed in various venues. Susan has
attended many dance workshops and conventions to further her dance career as well as education. This includes classes at Broadway Dance Center, United Dance Educators of America, Danny Hoctor Dance Caravan (NYC), Little People’s Creative Workshop, The Dance
Teacher Summit in NYC, and Revel Dance Convention. Susan also has had dance training from such influencers as Frank Hatchett, Charles (Chuck) Kelly and Luigi. Her ballet training stems from The Royal Academy of Dance and the Vaganova method. Susan Attended Point Park University for Dance. She went on to earn her teaching degree in Special Education from West Chester University. At WCU she was involved in the dance company and still performs with the WCU Alumni Dance Chapter. Her love of teaching children and dance were united and has taught Jazz, lyrical, ballet, tap, acro and hip-hop for
over 30 years. Susan loves sharing her passion for dance and adores being part of children's dance experience and education.