MANAGEMENT
Faulkner's is owned and directed by Sue, Mike and Mich Faulkner. Sue and Mike Faulkner were elected as Orange County Key Volunteers for 2006.
Sue Faulkner (Co-Owner & Artistic Director): Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education and over 40 years of dance training which began with Fred Kelly (Gene Kelly's brother) in N.J. Sue was a college cheer leader and dancer at Curry College and Ohio University. Sue continues to further her training in dance from Master Teachers - Jason Samuels Smith Guest Performer for Fox Televisions "So You Think You Can Dance" (Tap), Phil Black (Tap, Jazz), Frank Hatchett (Jazz), Shea Sullivan (Tap), Crystal Chapman (Tap), Gene Medler (Tap), Germaine Salsberg (Tap), Mike Minery (Tap), Germaine Goodson (Tap), Cindy Vallone (Ballet), Sue Samuels (Jazz), Lynda Gache (Tap-Jazz-Line), Sheila Barker (Jazz), Chio (Hip-Hop), Lane Napper (Jazz-Tap), Ken Prescott (Tap-Jazz) and Debbie Dee (Tap) to name a few. Sue also runs the Hillsborough United Methodist Church Ecumenical dance group which involes children and adults from area churches. Sue also organizes the World Day of Prayer in Hillsborough involving over 24 churches in the area. Sue's mother Anne Solomon founded World Day of Prayer over 29 years ago and Sue has been involved with World Day of Prayer for over 16 years. Sue continues her training by attending classes and private lessons at the Broadway Dance Center, Steps on Broadway and Alvin Ailey Dance Theatre in New York City at least five times a year. Sue has been a member and certified by Dance Educators of America for over 25 years.
Mike Faulkner (Co-Owner & Director): Bachelor Degree in History from Curry College and a Masters Degree in Asian and European Studies from Ohio University. Mike was the Class Orator at Curry College and received a teaching fellowship to Ohio University. Mike is a retired Orange County school teacher for over 24 years.
Mich Faulkner (Assistant Co-Owner & Director): Bachelor of Science degree in Communications with a focus in Public Relations, Special Events, Journalism, Broadcasting and Marketing from Barton College. Former competitive dancer and gymnast for over 20 years. Mich specializes in Gymnastics, Hip-Hop, Jazz and Clogging. Mich was trained in gymnastics by former UNC Gymnast Dr. Debra Bell for over 12 years. Mich is a member of the United States Gymnastics Association, Meet Director of Women's USA Gymnastics Sanction Events, completed U200 Development Coaches Course: Sport Science, USA Gymnastics Fitness Certification and is safety, AED and first aid certified. Mich is a certified personal trainer, Kettle Bell Instructor and a certified nutritionist through American Sports and Fitness. Mich also is certified through NFHS for certifications in the Role of the Parent In Sports, Sportsmanship and Concussions in Sports. Mich was trained in clogging by Audrey and Ellis Perry who are members of the Clogging Hall of Fame. Mich is a former member of the Carolina Heartland Cloggers as well as being a former member of the National Clogging Organization, North Carolina Clogging Association and America's Clogging Hall of Fame Organization. He has also been trained by Bev B (Hip-Hop), Ant Boogie (Hip-Hop), Frank Hatchett (Jazz), Sheila Barker (Jazz), Valerie Ho (Ms. Vee), Jay T (Hip-Hop), Lane Napper (Jazz) and Cindy Vallone (Ballet). Mich also appeared in the movie Henry's Decision on Showtime. Mich is a former Production Manager at CBS Television in New York City for the nationally syndicated television programs Guiding Light, Inside Edition and Black Entertainment Television. Former publicist for 2 time Olympic Gold Medalist and America's Most Decorative Gymnast Shannon Miller as well as former Public Relations/Agent for Nene Musik Talent Agency. Mich currently judges and mc's several national dance competitions around the country each year. Mich is CEO/President for 123 Talent Inc (Celebrity Talent Agency).