Sydney poteet

Sydney Poteet is a dancer, teacher, and choreographer who began her competitive training at Above the Barre Dance Academy in Olathe, KS. She was also a member of Defy Dance Company, a pre-professional group directed by Haley Kostas, where she had the opportunity to work with choreographers such as Talia Favia and Jenn Freeman.
Sydney graduated with a BFA in Contemporary Dance and a BA in Journalism from Indiana University Bloomington. During her time at IU, she performed in works by Bill T. Jones, Rennie Harris, Stephanie Pizzo of Eisenhower Dance Detroit, Elizabeth Shea, and Stephanie Nugent. While at IU, she was able to grow her choreography skillset and premiere 2 original works.

After graduating, Sydney moved to Dallas, where she joined Urban Performing Company under the direction of Stevo McMaryion. More recently, she danced with ReSurgence Dance Company directed by Caitlyn McGowan and Ashlee Kinder.

Sydney has been teaching dance since the age of 15 and is deeply passionate about fostering a positive and healthy environment for the next generation of dancers. She loves to instill her passion for artistry in her students and is so grateful to join the amazing Centre family.