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Mimi Quillin trained as a dancer in NYC and danced in both the Pittsburgh and Milwaukee ballet companies before working on Broadway with Bob Fosse on Sweet Charity. Fosse awarded her a scholarship to the Strasberg Institute, which turned her vision towards acting and led to being cast in plays Off-Broadway and in England.
...Read moreMimi Quillin trained as a dancer in NYC and danced in both the Pittsburgh and Milwaukee ballet companies before working on Broadway with Bob Fosse on Sweet Charity. Fosse awarded her a scholarship to the Strasberg Institute, which turned her vision towards acting and led to being cast in plays Off-Broadway and in England.
Mimi’s time with Fosse and Gwen Verdon is the foundation underlying the philosophy of her work as a performer, choreographer and writer. In addition to her work with Bob Fosse and Gwen Verdon Mimi has also performed the work of Carol Haney, Chris Chadman, Wayne Cilento, Graciela Danielle, Ron Field, Agnes De Mille, Pat Birch, Ona White, Lee Theodore, Michael Shawn, and Randy Skinner.
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Mimi’s class begins with a Jazz warm-up utilizing a combination of Basic Ballet and Jazz technique. She stresses musicality and phrasing in every movement from the first plie through the combinations across the floor and into the center.
Mimi advises a foundation in Advanced Beginner to Intermediate Ballet and to please come prepared with flat jazz shoes, character heels, kneepads and proper form fitting attire.