Loree Russeau Acclaimed instructor, global choreographer and sought-after educator, Loree Russeau has left her mark on the dance profession for over thirty years. She’s been recognized as a Master Teacher by the Professional Dance Teachers of America, USA National tour of Hoctor’s Dance Caravan, Stars of Tomorrow, and Dance Educators of America.
Ms. Russeau’s positive approach and love of the dance arts have impacted thousands of dance enthusiasts. Loree’s Dance Academy & private students have been awarded over $500,000 in scholarships to art schools and universities, including:
- Joffrey Ballet,
- American Ballet Theater
- The University of Michigan
- Peridance Capezio Center
- Miss America Scholarship Program
- Broadway Dance Center
- Steps on Broadway
A graduate of the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, her studies included Education, Business, Dance and Health Education. Working several years in Moscow with the Russia & West Virginia Foundation she brought dancers & musicians to the United States from the Tchaikovsky Moscow State Conservatory in Moscow. As a International educator she has presented scholarships to youth students from several different countries including Canada, Romania, Bulgaria, Germany, Nicaragua, Mexico, Panama, Italy, Costa Rica, Russia, England & Scotland. In 2019 as a European Advocate for STEPS ON BROADWAY she awarded $21,000 in scholarships to Steps New York City/Global Dance Education & Visa programs. In 2023 she awarded global scholarships to Peridance Center, New York's Premier Dance Center. Her students are currently performing in companies around the world including the World-Famous Radio City Rockettes, music videos, and commercials. Ms. Russeau’s student, Kaye Lani Rae Rafko was crowned Miss America in 1988.
As of 2023, Ms. Russeau is the USA Ambassador for Blandi Dance Events in Malta, Championship Adjudicator for WADF, International Master Class teacher & judge for La Luna Dance Center, Ancona, Italy, Dance Master Class, Italy/Spain, Magic World Festival, Bulgaria, TDX Panama City, Panama, and Bucharest Dance Festival, Bucharest, Romania.
Ms. Russeau currently lives in Los Angeles and is available for hire as a free-lance artist, judge, choreographer, and guest teacher in the dance styles of classical jazz, ballet, musical theatre, Broadway tap, contemporary, children’s work, mobility, Pilates, stretch and strength training.