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David Grindrod (he/him) is originally from Annapolis, Maryland, and currently lives in New York City. David is the associate to Tony Award Recipient, Baayork Lee. Together they have set productions of Michael Bennett’s A Chorus Line around the world. They have also collaborated on other productions including CATS, South Pacific, & Beauty and the Beast at City Springs Theatre Company....Read more
David Grindrod (he/him) is originally from Annapolis, Maryland, and currently lives in New York City. David is the associate to Tony Award Recipient, Baayork Lee. Together they have set productions of Michael Bennett’s A Chorus Line around the world. They have also collaborated on other productions including CATS, South Pacific, & Beauty and the Beast at City Springs Theatre Company. David is also the associate to Mark Martino working on productions such as Grease at Fulton Theatre; Dirty Rotten Scoundrels at Maltz Jupiter Theatre; Elf & A Christmas Story at The Arts Center of Coastal Carolina. David choreographed The Light in the Piazza directed by two-time Tony Award Winner, Victoria Clark at the Sheen Center. David’s directing/choreographing credits include: Holiday Inn at Arts Center of Coastal Carolina; Guys and Dolls & A Chorus Line at Weathervane Theatre; Cabaret, Seussical, 25th…Spelling Bee, & The Drowsy Chaperone at Quisisana Resort. As a performer David played Mark in New York City Center’s production of A Chorus Line, as well as on the national tour. He was in the ensemble of the national tour of Beauty and the Beast and has performed at a wide range of regional theaters across the country. He is thrilled to join the ranks of the incredible faculty at BDC. @david.grin
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David’s theater dance classes are focused on choreography acquisition, technical skill, and the joy of dance. Stylistically, his choreography ranges from golden age to contemporary and everything in between. He centers his teaching around his three core goals. First, he hopes students will leave better than when they arrived. David encourages students to resist allowing negativity to take over when something is challenging. Secondly, his class celebrates a common love of dance and the joy of moving together. Lastly, David strives to create a positive, inclusive, & safe space, where dancers can leave behind any sense of self- doubt and build up their confidence. Together he hopes these goals foster an environment for dancers to thrive!