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Mentored by Bob Fosse, dance captain of Broadway's Chicago, and former teaching faculty at Harvard University - - Jeff Shade is here TO MAKE DANCES, TRAIN DANCERS, and DANCE IT FORWARD!!

Jeff's full-length dance-story (with original music by Brent Lord) made its world-premiere at the Manhattan Movement and Arts Center in early December!

He recently choreographed the new musical, Cagney! at Florida Stage and was co-choreographer on Wild About Harry at the New York Musical Theater Festival in 2008.

He has created two pieces for the Joffrey Contemporary Showcase and was a key speaker to high school teachers from around the country on the use of dance to build self-esteem and self-confidence (a seminar sponsored by Broadway Classroom).

Other projects include Sister Love at Ohio Northern University, a new concert piece titled Carry On at New York's Hudson Guild Theater, and co-choreographing the new musical, Platforms, winner of the Best Choreography Award at New York Musical Theater Festival, 2007. His dance piece, Sammy's Confrontation, was the only dance chosen from 34 new musicals to be featured at the awards gala at the Hudson Theater! One of his favorite dance pieces is a 32 dancer tap piece, which premiered at the Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center in the summer of 2007.

Jeff's choreography was featured in Dancebreak 2005, and has been seen in New York in The Devil Is An Ass (Dillon's), New York Moves (Atlantic Theater), and Watching My Hair Grow (Chelsea Playhouse). Television choreography includes Mr. Rogers' Neighborhood, the Rosie O'Donnell Show, and the Hitomi Kiroki Japanese Television Special. Director/Choreography credits include Crazy For You (Pittsburgh Musical Theater), Chicago (Boston Conservatory), Random Acts of Tapness (Boston Conservatory), and Roses Are Dance (Symphony Space). Jeff's music and choreography have been commissioned by the Heinz Foundation (Heaven) and Harvard University (Change), and produced by the River Side Stage Company (Watching My Hair Grow).

On Broadway, Jeff danced in Sweet Charity (directed and choreographed by Bob Fosse), served as dance captain for Chicago (Walter Bobbie - director, Ann Reinking - choreographer), and was featured in Teddy & Alice (choreographed by Donald Saddler). Jeff also toured with Crazy For You (choreographed by Susan Stroman). He was a soloist in Gotta Getaway and featured in the Christmas Spectacular - - both at Radio City Music Hall. Television appearances include "Night of 100 Stars", "Tony Awards", "Miss America", "HBO Christmas", NBC'S "60th Anniversary Special", "The Today Show", "Live With Regis & Kathi Lee", and "One Life To Live".

Teaching credits include Harvard University, the Boston Conservatory, Point Park University, and Steps on Broadway.

As a dance therapist, Jeff has worked in psychiatric units, halfway houses, and homeless shelters.

He is the founder of House of Roses, a volunteer organization, helping to build self-esteem and self confidence through dance with young people living in homeless shelters around the city.

Jeff holds an M.A. in Dance Therapy (psychotherapy through movement), an M.B.A. from Columbia University (marketing/management), and a B.S. from Duquesne University.

Jeff is available for private coaching, choreography, and master classes. Check out www.JeffShadeDance.com or "friend" him on facebook - - Jeff Shade Dance!

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