Susan Schneider has been dancing for over 25 years and choreographing professionally for 13 years.  She began her dance education in Binghamton at age 4 and has studied under several notable directors including Brian Burke (Le Reve, Tap Dogs), Danita Salamida (Fame), and Nola Rocco (internationally renowned dancer, choreographer, and movement coach).  She has also studied in New York City with instructors at Broadway Dance Center and Ailey Extension, as well as worked with the Paul Taylor Dance Company as a liaison to the Binghamton community.  Susan has been commissioned for her work across the nation, including assignments with SUNY Potsdam, Dance Dimensions (Austin, TX), and locally with Binghamton University, Children's Dance Theatre, Spiedie Fest, Willow Dance, Standing Room Only, Dance Stories, and the Kermidas Dance Company.  Most recently, Susan was honored to work with the Endicott Performing Arts Center as the choreographer for Aida and Burlesque: A Las Vegas Review.  Susan has worked as a Family Life Specialist at the Children's Home of Wyoming Conference, is the founder and choreographic director of Upstate Dance & Arts Center (Endwell, NY), and is a member of The National Association of Professional Women.  Currently, she is entering her second year of law school at Syracuse University College of Law and is working on a dual degree with the School of Education as well.