Susan Short Bensinger

DCCo Dancer:
Susan received a B.A. in Dance from Penn State in 1981 and an M.A. from The George Washington University this past year.  She became a member of Maida Withers and the Dance Construction Company in 1983.
A core artist and dancer with the Maida Withers Dance Construction Company. She performed in several historic works and collaborations, including “Put on the Music, Let’s Dance,” “Families Are Forever,” and “State of the Art”.   Her work in modern dance often blended theatrical elements, experimental choreography, and engaging performances, earning reviews and press recognition for her dancing and collaborative projects.

Susan resides in New Orleans and is involved in the local arts community, frequently participating as a dancer in local cultural