My mother always said, “Susanne, you make a production out of everything.” So, Carter Productions was born…
Carter Productions is a husband and wife artistic team – Paul and Susanne Carter. Susanne is a modern dancer with a repertory of one women shows. Her unique style blends modern dance with comedy, text and music. The result is an eclectic experience brought together into a seamless whole. Paul accompanies Susanne with his guitar on stage. Her work has been funded by the Kittredge Fund, Gardner Foundation, the Wisconsin Arts Board, Wells Fargo and community sponsors.
Original Works
The Adventures of Little Misfit, 2012.
Improscaping, 2006.
Dancing Spirit, 2005.
Searching for Frances, 2004.
Welcome to My Mid-Life Crisis! 2002.
Performed locally and out of state.
In 2012, Susanne retired from the stage to spend more time with family.
Prior to this, Susanne had been a dance teacher in the Milwaukee public art schools. This was a vibrant time – teaching, directing, raising two daughters as a single mom, meeting her second husband in 1994, all while attending UW – Milwaukee for a master’s degree. In 1996 Paul and Susanne were married and in 2010 she was honored with a Career Recognition Award from the Wisconsin Dance Council.
Wisconsin Dance Council Career Recognition Award
The Wisconsin Dance Council http://www.wisconsindancecouncil.org, honored Susanne Carter with a Career Recognition Award. This award is given to a person whose diverse dance contributions such as organization, leadership, choreographer, performer, educator, and innovator have changed the future of dance in Wisconsin. The award was presented in Madison, WI on October 7th, 2010 at the Madison Club.
In 2006, with three people in a studio space that no longer exists, SWEATnDANCE was initiated. It has evolved into a group exercise class with fourteen women and includes aerobics, strength training, balance and flexibility. Susanne’s second career as a certified personal trainer began in 2007 but she now works with clients in their homes. YOGA MIX which began at Alverno College in 2008 is still going strong today. She has been teaching dance to people with Parkinson’s disease since 2009.
Paul is an accomplished musician and plays jazz and classical guitar. He has performed with Susanne in her shows and accompanies Susanne’s classes. In 2019, they produced the CD called YOGA MIX MUSIC AND MEDITATIONS which has been streaming on Amazon. With Covid 2020, Paul and Susanne have gone to ZOOM for all of Carter Productions classes.
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