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Susie Seigle |
EDUCATION
Ms. Seigle’s dance education began at age 5, locally at Miss Harriet’s Dance Studio, where her mother, Carol Kaufman, was a teacher. Then it was on to Oakland University where she studied modern with Carol Halstead, jazz with Mari Winsor, and performed with the first company of Oakland University Dance Theater. In New York, Susie studied with tap luminary Henry LeTang, and jazz greats Luigi, and Frank Hatchett. She was also awarded a scholarship to study with Gus Giordano in Chicago.
PERFORMING EXPERIENCE
Susie has performed at OPRYLAND U.S.A. in Nashville, and has toured with DREAMDANCE National Touring Company. She has been featured in many musical revues and Industry Shows throughout the United States including the INTERNATIONAL AUTO SHOWS. She was a featured dancer in the show “SALUTE TO THE SUPERSTARS” which is currently at the Windsor Casino, and in numerous commercials and music videos. Susie was also a cheerdancer for the DETROIT EXPRESS soccer team, and the DETROIT PANTHERS arena football team.
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Ms. Seigle has been sought out to choreograph musicals for local high schools, and has been an instructor at MARYGROVE COLLEGE. She was the co-owner of STAGE DOOR DANCE STUDIO in Farmington Hills, and has taught at CORNELIA’S in Keego Harbor. In 1999 Susie developed the dance program at West Bloomfield Parks and Recreation along with Robin Jacobson until 2002 when she became co-director of GOTTA DANCE. From 1999-2002 she was the supervisor of DANCE CITY at Camp Tamarack.
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Robin Jacobson |
EDUCATION
Robin began her dance training at the age of 7 from Carol Kaufman at Stage Door Dance Studio in Farmington Hills. She studied ballet and modern with Judy Molina who is currently the artistic director of dance at Marygrove College. In Chicago she studied with Gus Giordano and in New York with jazz legend Luigi. Robin’s passion has always been dance, however, she holds a master’s degree in Clinical Nutrition and prior to opening “Gotta Dance” she practiced as a Registered Dietitian.
PERFORMING EXPERIENCE
Robin has toured with the DREAMDANCE National Touring Company and was a dancer in the nightclub revue “CITY LIGHTS”. She has been featured in several musical revues, T.V. pilots and MTV videos. Live television performances include classic shows such as KELLY & COMPANY and GOOD AFTERNOON DETROIT. She has also performed with the jazz dance master/choreographer JOE TRAMAINE. You may have seen Robin promoting our Detroit Pistons when she danced with the CLASSY CHASSIS.
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Robin began assistant teaching at STAGE DOOR DANCE STUDIO in Farmington Hills at the age of 14. She has since choreographed several local musical revues. In 1999 together with Susie Seigle, Robin developed the dance program at West Bloomfield Parks and Recreation until 2002 when she became co-director of GOTTA DANCE. She has also been the co-supervisor of DANCE CITY at Camp Tamarack from 2000-2002.
Teaching Staff (pictures coming soon)
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Robyn Dwoskin |
Ms. Robyn has been dancing most of her life. At age 13 she became an apprentice at a local dance studio, and soon after began to teach her own classes. During high school, Robyn participated in numerous DANCE COMPETITIONS such as DUPREE & TREMAINE winning TOP AWARDS in Jazz & Tap. Professionally, Robyn has appeared in the MOTOWN REVUE and toured local colleges. She has been an instructor at GOTTA DANCE since 2005. Her two daughters, Sophie & Emma, have followed in her footsteps. They love to dance at Gotta Dance!
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Jolie Paparisto |
Ms. Joli is a 1989 graduate from the School of Choreography at State University, Tirana Albania. She was a CHOREOGRAPHER and PRIMA BALLERINA at the Military Professional Ballet in Albania, choreographer and coordinator of Artistic Associations, and a teacher of Ballet and Artistic Aerobics in both Albania & Italy. Ms. Jolie won the FIRST PLACE at the CLASSICAL BALLET EUROPEAN FESTIVAL in Germany in 1996. Along with ballet she specializes in LATINO and CHARACTER dancing as well as being a certified PILATES and ZUMBA instructor.
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Marli Samuels |
Ms. Marli's dance training has spanned over 17 years and many different styles including jazz, tap, ballet, hip hop, lyrical and modern. She was a member of the West Bloomfield High School Dance Department for 4 years and a teacher's assistant her junior & senior year as well as being captain of the Varsity Pom Squad. Ms. Marli has also participated in and won high awards at many dance competitions. A dance teacher for 5 years and prior to that an apprentice for 8, her love of dance is shared with her students both young and old.
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Lutalo Sephers |
Mr. Lutelo began his entertainment/dance career thirteen years ago. Originally brought in to be a dancer at Star Trax, his talent and energy let him to quickly be promoted to MC. In addition to his MC duties he also trains future 'event' dancers. Mr. Lutelo has always enjoyed dancing and his first formal dance instruction was a tap class he took while in kindergarten. As a dance instructor since 1999, he has been teaching street ready hip hop for ages 6-adult and breaking for ages 10 & up.
Guest Teachers:
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Michelle Mountain |
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Alan Onickel |
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Mark McCleese |
Now Hiring:
Gotta Dance is always on the lookout for experienced dance instructors. If you have a friendly, positive attitude, and you love to teach, then give us a call.
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