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Josh Ditto (He/Him) is a musical theatre artist, personal trainer, professional dancer, and choreographer from Ventura County California. Josh has performed and choreographed regionally across the country. In his near decade in New York, he has formed an inter-disciplinary education within dance production and performance.
...Read moreJosh Ditto (He/Him) is a musical theatre artist, personal trainer, professional dancer, and choreographer from Ventura County California. Josh has performed and choreographed regionally across the country. In his near decade in New York, he has formed an inter-disciplinary education within dance production and performance.
Across his time and experience within storytelling and movement direction, some of his most influential credits include RENT at Sarah Lawrence College (choreographer); In the Heights as Graffiti Pete, Usnavi understudy, Dance Captain, and Associate Choreographer at the Oregon Cabaret Theater (directed by Maria Torres); music videos for The Box, Denim Jacket, Thieves, and No Rule Book; Cool Doug at Night music visualizer; and choreographer/dancer for Sammy Rae & The Friends
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In an Acting for Dancers class, we approach the evolving landscape of dance theater with exercises designed to open up a our sense of performance and expression by honing the actor within. This is a safe space to challenge yourself and make new choices that help level up your practices of learning choreography from a storytellers perspective.
Classes will start with a physical warmup and meditative stretch. As we continue to work our physical conditioning, class will progress into storytelling work within prompted improvisation and coordination practices. Each class will have an individual combination learned with all the elements we employ throughout. Explore the art of storytelling through contemporary street styles. All shoes are welcome.