Our Director

Suzy Simpson is a proud to be a Y.P.A.D. Certified Dance Educator, a life-long dancer and performer. Suzy has been teaching ballet, tap, jazz and hip hop since 2000.

Suzy received a Dance Scholarship from the University of North Texas, where she earned a B.S. Degree in Child Development, with a Minor in Dance. After graduating from UNT, Suzy pursued graduate studies in Performing Arts Administration at New York University in New York City, where she received unparalleled training at NYU’s Steinhardt School of Education and Stern School of Business. While living in New York City, Suzy trained at Broadway Dance Center, studied with the Martha Graham Dance Company, and enjoyed attending Broadway musicals as much as her schedule would allow.

Suzy’s drill team experience includes 2 years performing as a Tyler Junior College Apache Belle, 3 years as a high school drill team director, and 10 years instructing dance camps and judging dance competitions. She was named Outstanding Director two years in a row from American Dance/Drill Team, and was featured in the annual publication Who’s Who among American High School Teachers. Suzy has choreographed for the Apache Belle Spring Show and Apache Belle Pow Wow Dance Camp. She served on the Apache Belle Gold Alumni Board of Directors for ten years.

Suzy is excited to be on the front lines of positive change in the dance industry, starting right here in our local community. Her greatest joy has been watching our dancers grow into dynamic performers and amazing people over the years.