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Cori Jo Swanson is a New York City-based creative. Her expertise spans every facet of the entertainment industry, including creative direction, choreography, casting, development, and performance. Cori has produced shows at The Producer's Club in NYC, installed several casts for Royal Caribbean International as part of the design and costuming team, and was the Associate Choreographer for Cabaret: The Musical (Arden Theater, PA).
...Read moreCori Jo Swanson is a New York City-based creative. Her expertise spans every facet of the entertainment industry, including creative direction, choreography, casting, development, and performance. Cori has produced shows at The Producer's Club in NYC, installed several casts for Royal Caribbean International as part of the design and costuming team, and was the Associate Choreographer for Cabaret: The Musical (Arden Theater, PA).
Cori worked in the casting department for RWS Entertainment Group and Binder Casting for 4 years, specializing in casting dancers for Holland America Line's "Step One Dance Company," Virgin Voyages, Carnival Cruise Line, Cunard Line, Hershey Park, Winter Fest Kings Dominion, and more.
Now a Co-Founder of Creative Streak Entertainment, Cori delivers unmatched live entertainment for corporate, nightlife, and theme park clients. Through Creative Streak Entertainment (CSE), Cori provided Creative Direction & casting services for the grand opening of Tin Building by Jean-Georges in Seaport NYC, created custom shows for SoHo House NYC and Hard Rock Hotel Times Square, and more. Upcoming, Cori will be the Associate Choreographer and provide casting services, through CSE, for "SPLASH! Waterworks Parade" under the creative direction of Marilyn Magnes, which will tour multiple Six Flags Parks in the summer of 2025.
She is a guest faculty member at Broadway Dance Center & BDC CTP. She is passionate about sharing her knowledge and experience with all ages and levels!
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Cori Jo Swanson's jazz classes emphasize a strong foundation in technique while fostering a supportive learning environment. Her classes begin with a thorough warm-up, followed by across-the-floor progressions that focus on refining technique, promoting injury prevention, and building longevity in dancers, concluding with an energetic combination that incorporates the techniques practiced.