Susan Swanson
Broadway was Susan’s playground at age seventeen. She has numerous Broadway, Off-Broadway, and National Tour credits. Susan was the original creator of Broadway West in Pittsburgh, PA and later, the Broadway Theatre Academy in Sarasota, Fl. A master teacher of musical theatre her students have reached professional status in all froms of entertainment. She continues to work with casting directors and agencies to gain students professional experience. Of course her prize pupil is her brother, Christopher.
Christopher Swanson
Beginning as an apprentice in Pittsburgh to his sister Susan, and brother Don, Chirstopher’s studies then took him around the world. He was the assistant director of Broadway West and Broadway Theatre Academy before performing professionally in New York, Japan, Spain, Paris, and Las Vegas. His dedication to educating is obvious as is his talent for theatre arts.
Carol Swanson
Studied voice since the age of 18 with three highly accredited coaches. She was the featured soprano soloist throughout Florida and Pittsburgh. Carol conceived and directed the Pied Piper Players, which lasted six years. Her love and dedication to her students has resulted in countless success, especially regarding her children.
Don Swanson
Broadway performing legend. Unequaled teacher and choreographer. Partnered with Susan in creating and performing numerous nightclub acts in New York and across the U.S. He created the Thunder Mountain Produtions. He was admired by his teachers and expecially his peers.
Valorie McCord
Studied classical ballet at the very young age of 4 and was accepted into the renowned School of American Ballet at the age of 10. She moved into the Dormitories in Manhattan’s Lincoln Center full time at the age of 13 and studied there until the age of 16 when she moved to Seattle, Wa to study with the Pacific Northwest Ballet. Shortly afterwards she began peforming with their company. Valorie has had teh opportunity to peform most all of the major ballets including Swan Lake, Sleeping Beauty, Coppellia, Cinderella, Romeo and Juliet, and of course, The Nutcracker. She also has extensive experience performing many contemporary ballets as well, most of which are works by George Balanchine. Valorie is very excited to share both her love for dance and her knowledge of classical and contemporary ballet with her students.
