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Vocal Training with Stephen D.

Portland, Oregon

Teaches online
Teaches all skill levels
Age: 13+
Speaks english
Teaching since 2009
SF Conservatory of Dance

    About Stephen D.

    A brief biography: Goal - To be influential on the global scale through the medium of stage performance. “All the world’s a stage.” ‘Stage performance’ pertains not only to my chosen occupation, but also encompasses my everyday performance as an active participant of society. Collaboration and forming relations with people is most integral to my work as an artist and individual; Collaboration amongst people is the most effective way to evoke change. Learned through experience working with multiple singers, musicians, dancers and choreographers from across the globe, relationships among individuals is by far the single most important factor in creating a successful business, and the most important factor impacting and shaping daily life; when artists (individuals) come together they have incredible impact by producing vocally physical bodies of work presentable to the world at large. As a performing artist, work and life merge into one, and the passion with which I pursue my work is how I experience life; the two are inseparable. Discovering how to be the best at my occupation implies discovering how to be the best person I can be, and how to fully experience the life I love.

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    Teaching Hours

    Monday
    12 AM-11:30 PM
    Tuesday
    12 AM-11:30 PM
    Wednesday
    12 AM-11:30 PM
    Thursday
    12 AM-11:30 PM
    Friday
    12 AM-11:30 PM
    Saturday
    12 AM-11:30 PM
    Sunday
    12 AM-11:30 PM
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    Pricing
    30 minutes
    $30
    45 minutes
    $35
    60 minutes
    $40
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    Experience

    MungoJerry

    Aug, 2006 - Oct, 2006

    Cats (The West Coast Regional Premier)

    Directed by Dana Solimando, this production was the West Coast Regional Premier of "Cats." The role of MungoJerry is a role that epitomizes the male song and dancer performer. Character voice work was included with the role.

    Paul

    Aug, 2014 - Sep, 2014

    Regional: A Chorus Line

    The 5th Avenue Theatre, Seattle's Premier Regional Theatre. Original Michael Bennett choreography reconstructed by Michael Bennett favorite, Kerry Casserly.

    Dancer

    Oct, 2013 - Dec, 2013

    Radio City Christmas Spectacular

    Chosen as 1 of 7 male dancers for the 2013 Radio City Christmas Spectacular, performed at the Radio City Music Hall, NY. This production exhibited "Precision Dancing." Every movement detail specifically dictated and enforced. Both Physically and Mentally challenging, this experience was one of the most rewarding, as the production involved top-industry artists across the board. The number of shows performed in one day ranged from 3-4, on average, beginning as early as 8:00 am.

    Company Dancer

    Jan, 2012 - Jan, 2013

    Polaris Dance Theatre

    Located in Portland, OR, this company presents original modern and aerial dance works. Knowledge of silk and trapeze dance was gained from this company. With a main focus on serving the community, this company fosters individual growth through respect of past modern technique, including the technique of Alvin Ailey.

    Company Dancer

    Jan, 2011 - Jan, 2012

    Northwest Dance Project

    Located in Portland, OR, this company presents original, international choreographic works. Among the choreographers worked with include: Patrick Delcroix (of Netherlands Dance Theatre), Lucas Crandall (of Netherlands Dance Theatre), Didi Veldman, Wen Wei Wang, Ishan Rustem. Contemporary Ballet is the predominate dance form, though versatility in all forms is stressed due to the variety of choreographers.

    Featured Dancer

    Aug, 2009 - Jan, 2011

    Broadway: West Side Story Revival

    Featured dancer in the 2009-2011 Broadway Revival of "West Side Story." Performed at the Palace Theatre, NY. Directed by Arthur Laurents, the production recreated the original Jerome Robbins choreography under the direction of Joey McKneely. The choreography blends acting and dance into a synthesized form that produces a fully realized human being.

    Apprentice

    Jan, 2009 - Jun, 2009

    Stephen Petronio Dance Company

    Stephen Petronio Dance Company is an esteemed company located in New York, NY. With an emphasis on Release and Sequencing technique, this anatomically respectful approach to movement creates fluid phrases in which a through line can be drawn from initiation to the movements completion.

    Aladdin

    Jul, 2007 - Jul, 2009

    Disney's Aladdin A Musical Spectacular

    Performed in the Hyperion Theater of Disney's California Adventure Park, in CA. Protected under the AGVA union, this production is billed as a Broadway style condensed version of the Disney Movie "Aladdin." With a House close to 2000 seats, this show is performed 4 times a day for an international audience.

    Education

    BFA Dance Performance, BA Sociology

    Sep, 2005 - Sep, 2009

    University of California, Irvine

    Alonzo King's Lines Ballet

    Jun, 2008 - Aug, 2008

    Summer Intensive

    SF Conservatory of Dance

    Jun, 2008 - Jul, 2008

    Summer Intensive

    Joffrey Ballet School

    Jun, 2007 - Aug, 2007

    Summer Intensive

    Joffrey Ballet School

    Jul, 2006 - Aug, 2006

    Jazz Summer Intensive

    Joffrey Ballet School

    Jun, 2006 - Jul, 2006

    Summer Intensive

    Certifications

    Rebirthing Breathwork

    Sep, 2013

    Return to the Sacred

    Rebirthing, ReAwakening Diving Consciousness.

    Affiliations

    Actors' Equity Association

    Aug, 2009

    Actors' Equity Association, founded in 1913, is the labor union that represents more than 49,000 Actors and Stage Managers in the United States. Equity seeks to advance, promote and foster the art of live theatre as an essential component of our society.

    Languages

    English

    Native Proficiency

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