Our “Family Christmas” series continues with my aunt, Seanne Smith! Seanne’s story is such an inspiration to me as I’m sure it will be for you. We talk about everything from fun family stories to her career journey, and we celebrate her being 20 years cancer free!

Seanne grew up dancing and worked in the professional dance world early in her career. She danced with Amarillo Ballet Theater, the musical drama Texas, and Gus Giordano, among others. She also worked as a teacher and choreographer. After getting a job in the retail world, she continued to climb the corporate ladder with companies like Lancome, Calvin Klein, and John Hardy, and eventually came to a point where she described she felt like she had “lost her soul.”

Seanne and I talk about the moment she decided it was okay to let go and leave the retail world behind. Soon after, she discovered Zumba and found a renewed sense of passion and rekindled love for dance. Seanne is a testament to the belief that it is never too late to follow your passion, and she became a licensed Zumba instructor at the age of 60! Join us for this fun episode full of laughter, inspiration, and hope in this Christmas season.

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About Seanne:

Seanne Smith began her career as a professional dancer, teacher, and choreographer. She began as a twirler in kindergarten and eventually found her true passion was ballet and jazz dance. She danced with Amarillo Ballet Theater, the musical drama Texas, and Gus Giordano, among others.

Following her early years in dance, Seanne had a long career in the cosmetic, fragrance and jewelry industries. She received her license as a Zumba instructor at the age of 60, and is currently enjoying teaching Zumba where she shares her passion for fitness and dance with so many others! Seanne is a breast cancer survivor of over 20 years and has been married 41 years to the love of her life, Steve.

Links from the Show:

• Zumba
• Amarillo Ballet Theater
• The Royal Winnipeg Ballet
• The Royal Ballet
• Ceccheti Method of Ballet
• Texas Outdoor Musical
• Gus Giordano Dance Chicago
• Amarillo College
• YMCA
• Dumas Chamber of Commerce
• US Chamber of Commerce in Dallas
• Miss West Texas State University Pageant
• Dumas High School
• You’re A Good Man Charlie Brown
• Godspell
• Sanger-Harris
• Foley’s
• Macy’s
• Lancome
• Calvin Klein Cosmetics
• Chanel Cosmetics
• L’Oreal USA
• Carlos Santana
• Niki Taylor
• John Hardy
• Cedar Hill Senior Center
• The Epic in Grand Prairie
• St. Edward’s University
• MD Anderson Cancer Center
• Cooking Blender from Pampered Chef
• Cedar Hill Food Bank

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Connect with Seanne:

On Instagram 

zumba.com: Seanne Smith

On Facebook

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