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Shelly Hutchinson
Contemporary
Biography:
Shelly Hutchinson is a choreographer, dancer, actress and producer in New York City. She has been a choreographer for“So You Think You Can Dance” Ukraine, on creative teams in operas such as Candide, Samson and Delilah and Aida.Choreographer for adapted for stage version of Disney's High School Musical. Television appearances include MTV, CBS Morning Show, ABC, Saturday Night Live, Law & Order, HBO Miniseries “Mildred Pierce”, The Today Show, David Letterman, and The Learning Channel. Performing credits include Radio City Music Hall, Warner Brothers Films, Disney, back up dancer for Craig Mack, Wyclef Jean and in Lou Bega’s "Mambo #5. Off- Broadway and Regional Theatre, Broadway Bares, National and European Tours including "Fame, the Musical", Bye Bye Birdie, Irene, and West Side Story. Currently audition choreographer for Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines and assistant Vince Camuto ad for NYC Fashion Week. Choreography seen in New York Musical Festival. Recently Nominated for “Outstanding Choreography” for “Occasion For Sin” as part of Planet Connections Theater Festivity. Currently teaching at Broadway Dance Center, Joffrey Ballet School, Ballet Arts and Peridance in NYC.Class Description:
Warm up consists of varied exercises gathered around
the principles of placement,
proper alignment and strength, bringing awareness to your
entire
body. Using influences of Jazz, Modern, Ballet, Latin,
Street
Styles and Contemporary,
phrases will be created for you to enliven your artistry,
strengthen your
musicality and explore what you're made of as a
storyteller!
In
an extremely supportive and
positive environment, we will always constructively focus
on
the
importance of thorough and connected transitions, learn
the
value of traveling generously
throughout the room, learn how to take risks, and find your
deepest love for moving. Come with a willingness to grow,
build your vocabulary, your
athleticism and your confidence. The intention of the class
is
to leave
you physically and artistically inspired!
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