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Dance Beyond Movement: Transforming Lives Through Art with Suzanne Citere
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Suzanne Citere, a lifelong dance educator from New York City, shares her journey of transforming dancers' lives through compassionate education that extends beyond technique to holistic development and confidence-building.
• Exploring what it means to "take up space" both in dance and in life
• How dance studios become sanctuaries where students find refuge from daily stresses
• The transformative "aha moment" at a student's Sweet 16 that revealed dance's deep impact
• Using movement as therapy to release endorphins and transcend anxiety
• Embracing change and discomfort through lessons learned during pandemic pivots
• How dance training translates to success in unexpected careers and life skills
• Advocating for safety through legislation requiring background checks for dance instructors
• Creating lasting legacies by making students feel "enough" and valued beyond their technique
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About Suzanne:
Suzanne Citere, originally from New York City, studied dance with some of the nation’s top instructors. She moved to Lighthouse Point in 1996 and has since taught at Dance Theatre of Parkland, Dance Theatre of Broward, and Broward Dance Academy. A dance educator for 40 years, Suzanne founded RealDance in 2003, which has trained hundreds of dancers and won numerous regional and national championships.
She is a graduate of Dance Masters of America and Dance Educators of America’s teacher training program. Suzanne spent five years as Director of Entertainment for Club Med and has choreographed across Europe and the Middle East. A certified judge with the National Dance Council of America, she judges for prestigious competitions like the American Dance Awards and Starquest.
Her students have appeared on Broadway, in films, on cruise ships, and in national tours. RealDance alumni have gone on to top university dance programs, and in 2014, one graduate, Connor Yockus, was named a U.S. Presidential Scholar of the Arts, crediting Suzanne as his most influential teacher. She’s a breast cancer previvor, women’s health advocate, and was named a “Keeper of the City” by Lighthouse Point in 2020 for her contributions to the community and the arts.
IG: @suzannecitere
Tiktok: @realdanceLHP
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Chapters
1. Welcome to I Feel You (00:00:00)
2. Introduction to Suzanne Sitare (00:00:28)
3. Taking Up Space and Leaving a Legacy (00:01:45)
4. Dance as a Tool for Personal Transformation (00:04:46)
5. Movement as a Refuge and Healing Tool (00:09:28)
6. Embracing Change in Dance Education (00:15:03)
7. Creating a Lasting Legacy Through Dance (00:21:26)
8. Politics, Safety, and Future Aspirations (00:27:34)
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