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Deborah Y. Wilson (Debbie), is a New York City based Choreographer, Performer and Dance Educator. Recently, Debbie was the Apprentice to Choreographer JoAnn Hunter for the Broadway Musical Bad Cinderella. She also was the Apprentice to Director/Choreographer Jerry Mitchell for the Broadway Musical Pretty Woman National Tour (101 Productions).
...Read moreDeborah Y. Wilson (Debbie), is a New York City based Choreographer, Performer and Dance Educator. Recently, Debbie was the Apprentice to Choreographer JoAnn Hunter for the Broadway Musical Bad Cinderella. She also was the Apprentice to Director/Choreographer Jerry Mitchell for the Broadway Musical Pretty Woman National Tour (101 Productions).
Choreography credits include: Associate Choreographer for an Equity Showcase Musical My Father's Play, directed and choreographed by Liz Piccoli, Choreographer for Futurology the Musical (Off Broadway), Assistant Choreographer for Freckleface Strawberry The Musical (Off Broadway & Tour), Choreographer for Carnival Choreographers Ball, Sirens After Dark as well as recording artists videos and stage performances.
Debbie can be seen in TV shows, commercials and films including, Apple TV’s Severance, (Ben Stiller, director), Sam’s Club Commercial starring Kevin Hart, Adobe Commercial, Halle Berry's movie Bruised, Spoiler Alert, Run the World, Ghost and Law & Order to name a few. She has also appeared in The Other Two as a principal dancer (Kathryn Burns, choreographer)
Performance credits include Sesame Street Live and The Wizard Of Oz National Tours, Porgy & Bess (Bregenz, Austria), The Rosie O’Donnell Christmas Special, Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade and The Radio City Christmas Spectacular. Debbie has assumed the role of Performance Director for Sesame Street Live and Production Assistant for American Prophet Frederick Douglass...In His Words at the Apollo Theater and Dancin Feet Video Series featuring Lane Napper.
Debbie is a proud member of The Stage Director and Choreographers Foundation Observership Program, The Black Theater Coalition Apprentice Program, Actor’s Equity Association and SAG/Aftra. Debbie’s dance training from Brooklyn College, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater Certificate Program, Phyllis Wright and Frank Hatchett has led her to be an well rounded teacher, teaching Jazz, Commercial Jazz, Heels, Musical Theater, Street Jazz, Jazz Funk, Burlesque Jazz and TV/Video Jazz.
Debbie is currently teaching Jazz at Broadway Dance Center and throughout New York City, as well as master classes and workshops all over the world.
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Class Descriptions
If you are looking for a fun class, this is it! Jazz technique with a sassy, funky, performance edge. Students are encouraged to have fun by using their own personality and attitude while executing Debbie's stylish and relevant choreography.
Debbie helps students by giving corrections and teaching the importance of performance techniques for auditions - or just having fun being the best dancer you can be - which she has learned and used throughout her many years of auditioning, performing, and now choreographing.
Shoes recommended: Jazz shoes, Jazz sneakers, Character heels, or a lightweight sneaker
Debbie's fun, sassy style and dynamic choreography will encourage dancers to focus on musicality, acting and performance. Her choreography ranges from sharp, funky and hard-hitting to soft, groovy, and elegant, with a focus on clean lines and movement. This class will help dancers build confidence whether it's for themselves or for the stage and auditions. Shoes are mandatory.
Ever want to take a Heels class without the pressure of wearing heels? This is the class for you! In Feminine Commercial, you will find sexy dance movements (no jazz technique required) and heels are completely optional.