Dance, Theater, Performance, Mom & Tot,
and much much more...
Parking at KNBT Bank !
and much much more...
Parking at KNBT Bank !
Our goal at Movement Theater is to provide quality training in a non-competitive environment, that also does not focus on an end-of year recital. Our belief is that the entire class-time should be reserved for instruction, not practicing a routine. All classes will learn choreography, scenes, and vocal pieces, but proper technique, history, and terminolgy will be the focus. Parents and Grand-parents will always have an oppurtunity to observe our last class of each semester. Performance oppurtunities may arise as the school expands, but will never be mandatory. We are proud to say that all of our faculty possess a Bachelor Degree in their perspective field of instruction, along with professional performance experience. We are excited to bring this new kind of school to the quaint downtown Nazareth Area and hope you will be a part of it's growth. The performing arts can only enrich one's overall life experience! Hope to see you at Movement Theater!
FACULTY
FACULTY
Colleen Schultz-Samsel is a graduate of Temple University with a Degree in Dance. A former owner of Colleen Margaret's Dance Elite studio in Philadelphia. Colleen's preliminary training started at The Debra Sparks Dance Works, as a member of The Philadelphia Children's Ballet Academy. Colleen is trained extensively in Ballet/Pointe, Modern, Jazz, and Tap. In addition to owning a studio, Colleen danced professionally for Eva Gholson in Philadelphia and PA Dance Repertory Ensemble in East Stroudsburg. Most recently, Colleen taught at the Lehigh Valley Ballet Guild in downtown Bethlehem. Movement Theater is Colleen's newest endeavor and she is excited to share her passion for the arts with others!
Ms. Colleen's "Pre-Dance"
Catherine Little has been involved in theatre in one form or another for the past 25 years. She is currently the Director of Theatre at Holy Family School, Nazareth and has been directing and producing musicals there for the past 8 years. She is also a current Board Member with The Town Square Players Community Theater in Nazareth. Catherine has been onstage as an actor in various productions over the years! She is thankful to God for helping her find a way to do what she loves and is passionate about. She is thrilled to have the oppurtunity to help actors of all ages and stages to grow and learn their craft. Catherine was a Speech Communications Major and Theater Minor from West Chester University and York College.
Ms. Catherine's Drama Students's 
Rebecca Schoeneberger grew up in Nazareth and graduated from Nazareth Area High School in 2006. She then attended Lycoming College where she graduated this past May with a degree in Theatre Performance and Religion. While at Lycoming, Rebecca performed in many mainstage productions, as well as, working in the costume and scene shops. She will be attending Moravian Theological Seminary in the Fall to receive her Masters in Divinity.
Ms. Rebecca w/ Musical Theater 
Maria Rodriques is a recent graduate of Manhattanville College with a degree in Dance & Theatre and minor in psychology. While there, she was able to work with renowned choreographers such as Doug Elkins, Val Pullman, Peter Pucci and Bill Hastings, to name a few. This all gave her the chance to perform at various places around Westchester County, NY, The Joyce SoHo in Manhattan, and Walt Disney World Florida. In the past Maria has taught dance to all different ages, levels, and types of dancers at Miss Julie's Dance Studio in Roseto, Pa and Let's Dance Studio in Scarsdale, NY. She has also had the opportunity to choreograph the musical for Baruch College Campus High School in Manhattan and been the head choreographer of the Manhattanville Dance Ensemble. Maria's latest endeavor is being The Dance Coordinator for the Lehigh Valley Storm, an adult amateur league football team from Allentown.
Ms. Maria teaching Hip-Hop 
Carly Glantz (summer dance teacher) is a graduate of Nazareth High School and is currently a student at Lockhaven University studying Early Childhood Education with a minor in Special Education and Dance. Carly was the captain of her High School Dance Team, performed in Walt Disney World, the IKEA Thanksgiving Day Parade, and the National Cherry Blossom Parade as a featured dancer! She also danced for the band V-Factory. Carly loves to share her enthusiasm for dance with others!
Sheila Corley (substitute dance teacher) began her formal ballet training at the age of 5 at the New Jersey School of Ballet. She was trained in ballet and pointe for over 12 years. Sheila was also regularly invited to participate in Master Classes with American ballet great and Kennedy Center Honoree, Edward Villella. During her training at the NJ Ballet School she was chosen to dance with the NJ Ballet Company in their professional production of the Nutcracker. During college Sheila began a dance program at her local YMCA, where she taught ages 4 through adult ballet as well as choreographed and coached floor routines for the Y’s competitive gymnastic team. Sheila holds a Bachelor or Art degree in Business from Fairleigh Dickenson University and a Master of Science degree from Capella Univerity in Mental Health Counseling. Sheila is the mother of three and enjoys working with children. She is excited to have the opportunity to share her passion for dance!
