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Quick Facts About Nichelle


  • nichelle-suchuMy name is Nichelle and I live in Houston, Texas, although I originally hail from Pennsylvania.
  • I blog about dance here at Dance Advantage! (See below or read About Dance Advantage)
  • I have been dancing since childhood, developing a deep passion for expressing thoughts and ideas through movement, crafting dances, and passing on my knowledge and love for the art of dance.
  • I hold a bachelor’s degree in dance from Slippery Rock University (or Slimy Pebble as it’s fondly known).
  • I have over 16 years of teaching experience and have been a dance instructor in dance studios, community programs, and at a major university.
  • I continue to perform in contemporary dance ensembles.
  • I am happily married (and have been for over 10 years) and I have one son under 2 years old.
  • Since my son’s birth I have essentially been a stay-at-home mom, however I still dance and teach on a project by project basis, and I write about dance… a lot.
  • I love to read fiction and am in a book club.
  • My family is very musical. My mom’s a singer and my brother and I were both drum majors in high school. (I was also in the color guard and quite proud of it, thank you!) :)
  • I love theatre and I have choreographed many musicals. My husband and I met doing community theatre, in fact. My favorite roles so far are Chava (Fiddler), Jacqueline (Murder on the Nile), and Nikki (Sweet Charity).
  • I love movies.
  • I love U2.
  • My favorite color is green (and I’m a Libra, in case you’re wondering.)