Thoughtful sayings about Suzanne.
Harbour Dance Centre Class 2018
““What I have learned from Suzanne’s class can be applied to every style of dance and performance. She has such an awareness of her dancers and this beautifully translates into a class that almost feels personalized for you.”
“With the eyes of a ballet mistress and the heart of an actress, Suzanne helps develop strong well rounded artists.”
Suzanne is a well known Canadian dance artist working with professional dance companies, in TV and film, with actors as well as dance studios, . Her artistic development began in ballet with some of the worlds finest Ballet companies from Stuttgart Ballet to the Royal Winnipeg to Ballet BC where she was Ballet mistress and Rehearsal director for 5 seasons. Working with John Alleyne, James Kudelka, Paul Taylor, Jean Grand Maitre, Reid Anderson, Anna Marie Holmes, Simone Orlando, Josh Beamish and Jennifer Mascall.
"Enjoyed most was the dancing, skilfully choreographed by Suzanne Ouellette."
- Jerry Wasserman, The Vancouver Sun
Suzanne's passion, enthusiasm in many facets of the performing arts, make her in great demand as a actor, teacher, choreographer, rehearsal director and adjudicator.
"Suzanne Ouellette's choreography is at peak."
- Colin Thomas, The Georgia Straight
Currently one of Canada’s most respected and talented instructor / choreographers, Suzanne has worked in Television and Film, Fashion shows, with Olympic skaters. the Shaw Festival and for musicals with Royal City Musical Theatre, UBC Opera, Vancouver Opera, Arts Club Theatre, Rainbow Stage, Richmond’s Gateway Theatre, and Metro theatre pantomimes.
“I always loved Suzanne’s enthusiasm, expertise and her helpful advice about becoming a professional dancer, which was always my dream. She was an inspiring teacher for me and I learned many important things from her. ”