Susie trained at Briarwood Ballet under Barbara Barker and Kenn Tolle. She was a member of the first Immanuel performing group under the direction of Rachel Radbill. Upon graduation, she attended Belhaven University in Jackson, MS where she studied English and Dance, graduating magna cum laude. At Belhaven, Susie discovered her love for a variety of genres of dance in addition to classical ballet, especially modern dance. She enjoyed performing with the Belhaven Dance Ensemble, Theater Belhaven, and in various student works. Upon graduation, she performed with Front Porch Dance (Jackson, MS), Sanspointe Dance Company (Birmingham, AL) and toured to schools all over Alabama with The Dance Foundation's school touring show, Math in Motion. When Susie isn't teaching, she stays busy with her husband, Aaron, and their three boys. She is also the director of Dawson Ballet School at Dawson Memorial Baptist Church. Susie is so thankful for the training and mentoring that she received at Briarwood Ballet and is thrilled to be a part of continuing that legacy of merging faith and dance. ... See MoreSee Less
So grateful for your enduring calm (no matter what!) ... and blessed by your passion for patience! And the girl can move the masses... thank you for meeting the challenges straight-on in creating wonderful scenes incorporating so many on stage ...all at one time! ~ K
We sure do love our Mrs.Susie!!
Westwood Ballet is grateful for Susie’s kind heart 💜 and wisdom.
We’re less than two weeks out from our collaborative performance with Birmingham Boys Choir “God, Shed Your Grace”! Have you purchased your ticket yet?
In addition to debuting several new pieces, Ballet Exaltation will be performing “Still Waters” by Kevin Jenkins. This mesmerizing piece is inspired by Psalm 23 and explores what peace in God’s presence looks like regardless of our circumstances.
Thursday, September 19 at 7:00 Briarwood Presbyterian Church
Laura began her dance training at Briarwood Ballet at the age of 5. Throughout her years of training she attended classes at Ballet Magnificat’s Summer Intensives and at the age of 13 she danced with the Royal Ballet’s program in London, England for the summer. During her years of dancing she enjoyed the performing opportunities, but deep down she knew that her love was for teaching. Her teaching career began in September of 1995 when Laura was offered her first teaching opportunity by Barbara Barker. She has been on staff at Briarwood Ballet since that time. Laura also runs Praise Him Ballet at some local daycares for those who can’t get to classes at Briarwood Ballet. ... See MoreSee Less
Forever grateful for this giving soul! Blessings Laura in caring for the little ones all around you year to year! And blessing to you for (always with a smile and good heart) serving the visions I would bring to productions (no matter how seeming crazy or impossible) to come about... glory to God! ~ K
We sure do love your Mrs. Laura! She is the reason Briarwood became “home” for us 💗
We love Mrs. Laura!!! 💖
Mrs. Laura Bell is the absolute best and teaching and loving her students!
Hii Mrs. Laura!! I was in her class September 1995. My first ballet teacher 💕