Schuyler Dickens

Dance Styles: Ballet, Jazz, Modern, Hip-Hop, Contemporary, Lyrical

Bio: SCHUYLER DICKENS hails from Chesapeake, VA. and began dance training at the age of two. As a child, Ms. Dickens won numerous awards at several competitions including Hollywood Vibe, Dance Troupe Inc. and Starbound National Talent Competition. Schuyler continued her dance education at Virginia Commonwealth University and Old Dominion University. She has had the honor of performing for George de la Pena (who called the duet she performed a "gem"), Shani Collins, and Sean Curran, among others. Ms. Dickens was also an inaugural member of the Virginia Destroyers Cheerleaders. She has instructed and guest taught at several dance studios in the Hampton Roads area and has also coached and guest choreographed for various dance teams in the region. As a choreographer, she has received various choreography and technique awards for her work. Schuyler is an alumni member of both UpStream Society and CREWcial, two dance crews based in the DMV area. She currently teaches at Elevate Performing Arts Center and operates two preschool dance programs in the Hampton Roads area.

Favorite Quote: "Every woman needs these three things: Self-Esteem, Self-Love, and Self-Confidence. A female that possesses all three is an empowered and unstoppable Queen..." - Stephanie Lahart