Musical Theater Dance – Age 9 to 12
Drop-In Class on January 12
This class will focus on the skills needed for musical theater choreography: technique, how to follow choreography quickly, and performance skills. Acquire a competitive edge in a non-competitive and supportive environment—or just join for some exercise and a great time during this high-energy, super fun class!
Who: 9- to 12-year-olds
Where: Westport Academy of Dance
1200 Post Rd East, Building D,
Westport, CT
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When: Sunday, Jan 12, 10 to 11 am
Fee: $30
Attire: Comfortable clothes/dance attire and jazz shoes
Jamie Mann is Broadway bound this spring (stay tuned for details!) and is also earning his BFA in musical theatre from the University of Michigan. He has been a professional actor/dancer since age 8. Growing up, he trained at School of American Ballet (where he danced in 3 productions with New York City Ballet), Alvin Ailey, Boston Ballet, Greenwich Ballet Academy, and locally at Ballet Etudes and Westport Dance Center. He also trained privately with ballet icon Finis Jhung and ballet coach to the stars Kurt Froman, while preparing to play the title role in Billy Elliot the Musical. He was an enthusiastic Staples Player, beginning with Newsies his freshman year—the show that tipped the scale on his decision to leave SAB and focus on musical theater. He also starred in the Netflix show Country Comfort with Katharine McPhee (Smash, Jenna in Waitress on Broadway, American Idol) and enjoyed his summer job playing Tate on Days of Our Lives last year. The oldest of four, he is a natural teacher and has led musical theater intensives for Triple Threat and taught many privates to young people. To learn more, visit:
