Background
Wendel, Charlotte Selden was born on September 12, 1944 in Newport News, Virginia, United States. Daughter of William Herbert and Charlotte (Boush) Reynolds.
Wendel, Charlotte Selden was born on September 12, 1944 in Newport News, Virginia, United States. Daughter of William Herbert and Charlotte (Boush) Reynolds.
Student, William and Mary College, 1964, 67; Bachelor of Science, James Madison U., Harrisonburg, Virginia, 1966; postgraduate, Valley City State, 1972-1973.
Instructor dance Arthur Murray, Inc., Newport News, 1966. Instructor, gymnastics coach public schools, 1966-1976. Freelance instructor dance Cooperstown, North Dakota, 1976-1980.
Instructor dance Lake Region School Dance, Wadena, Minnesota, 1980-1983, Wadena Public School and Area Vocational Technology Institute, 1981-1983, Canby (Minnesota) Area Vocational-Technology Institute, 1983-1986. Instructor dance, owner Southwest School Dance, Marshall, Minnesota, 1983-1991. Founder, board directors Marshall Area Fine Arts Council, since 1989.
Member Penninsula Ballet, Newport News, 1966-1969, Penninsula Community Theater, Newport News, 1966-1969. State chairman Amateur Athletic Union Gymnastics Competition, 1969-1970, artist-in-residence Slayton Public Schools. Founder Southwest Area Dance Camp, since 1989.
Founder Minnesota Youth Dance Ensemble, 1993, toured Russia, Estonia and Latvia, performed in October Hall, presenter Netcracker in collaboration with Minnesota Ballet, 1995, 97, performed at Summer Olympics, Atlanta, 1996. Participant World Dance Showcase, Cancun, Mexico, 2000.
Director, organizer County Day Camp, 1977-1980, Griggs County History Days, 1979, Dedication Ceremony for Sen. Mark Andrews, 1980; elected official Park Board, 1979-1980, (all Cooperstown, North Dakota). Member Professional Dance Teachers Association, Dance Network, Dance Association for Nurturing Cultural Enrichment (founder 1990).
Clubs: 4-H (leader 1977-1980), Homemaker of America (president 1978-1980) (Cooperstown).
Married Carlton Harry Wendel, February 1, 1969. Children: Holly Elizabeth, Kristen Geraldine, Danielle Victoria.