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Teacher Bio
Tanner Lane (he/him) is a NYC based performer and choreographer and is beyond excited to teach at the prestigious BDC. He moved to New York from Florida after attending Florida State University for Musical Theatre. Shortly after moving to the city, Tanner joined the Broadway National Tour of Chicago The Musical where he toured both nationally and internationally (South Korea, Japan, Philippines)....Read more
Tanner Lane (he/him) is a NYC based performer and choreographer and is beyond excited to teach at the prestigious BDC. He moved to New York from Florida after attending Florida State University for Musical Theatre. Shortly after moving to the city, Tanner joined the Broadway National Tour of Chicago The Musical where he toured both nationally and internationally (South Korea, Japan, Philippines). In NYC he has performed as both a singer and dancer in the Radio City Christmas Spectacular. Tanner has also had the opportunity to perform around the country regionally in Joseph..., and Billy Elliot (The Muny), Bye Bye Birdie (Lyric Theatre OKC), A Chorus Line (Stages St. Louis), and more. Outside of performing, Tanner is on faculty for Deviate Dance Convention where he teaches Theatre, Jazz, and Heels. He has also set many competition numbers and taught masterclasses for studios around the country.
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Class Descriptions
Tanner's theatre class focuses on musicality, style, and individuality. Class begins with a warmup followed by an across the floor progression focusing on jazz technique. After that dancers will learn a combination that focuses on technique, dynamics, and performance. Tanner strives to create a welcoming and safe space where you can push yourself and finish class feeling proud. Nothing is more exciting than seeing a dancer find their own individuality within the choreography and leave feeling like a star.