In 1983, after sustaining a back injury Susan moved to Eastern PEI to be near her parents and teach dance on the Island. She met her husband, Glen that same year. Susan opened Hammond- Bruce Studios and later became the Artistic Director of the former Les Souris Qui Dansent, a children’s dance company in Souris, P.E.I. Retiring from full-time teaching to raise her children, Susan continued to write, direct, co-direct, coach, and choreograph dance, musicals, and theatre productions, working with individuals, local schools, community centres, churches, and theatres. Susan now resides in Charlottetown, PE where she teaches intermediate, senior, and adult ballet, pointe, and character classes at Dance Virtuosa, and is Head of Wardrobe for Anne and Gilbert- The Musical. Susan is delighted to be teaching and is looking forward to working with the students and faculty of Revolution Dance Studio.
Charlee is not just passionate about performing; she’s also a dedicated choreographer who loves creating exciting and unique choreography. The most recent show she choreographed was ACT’s production of RENT which took place at the Florence Simmons hall. She’s extremely excited to be teaching at Revolution Dance Studio and can’t wait to share her knowledge and enthusiasm with her students. Charlee extends a heartfelt thank you to her ever-supportive parents for being her amazing guides and inspirations, and to her incredibly talented husband for being right by her side, as a true partner on this journey to make their dreams come true. She eagerly looks forward to this next chapter in her artistic journey, and is excited to continue sharing her love of theatre.
Being no stranger to the stage, Most recent, Ryan could be seen in ACT’s (A Community Theatre) production of RENT, where he played Tom Collins, In addition to building the larger then life set, strategically designed for the Florence Simons Stage. In everything they do Ryan and Charlee Strive for excellence, and that is no exception to the productions they are involved in. Ryan is excited to be taking on an instructor/director position at Revolution dance studio, and looks forward to working with you soon!
