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Richard J. Hinds (he/him) is an award-winning director and choreographer whose work spans Broadway, London, national tours, regional theatre, television, and live events.
...Read moreRichard J. Hinds (he/him) is an award-winning director and choreographer whose work spans Broadway, London, national tours, regional theatre, television, and live events.
His Broadway credits include Elf, Company, Come From Away, Disney’s Newsies, Jekyll & Hyde, and Il Divo: A Musical Affair. His London credits include the West End productions of Titanique, Elf, and Come From Away, as well as Here Lies Love at the National Theatre. His touring credits include 9 to 5, Disney’s High School Musical, David Walliams’ Awful Auntie and Demon Dentist, and the current national tour of Elf.
Richard’s directing and choreography credits include productions at Paper Mill Playhouse, The Muny, Ogunquit Playhouse, Perelman Performing Arts Center, North Shore Music Theatre, The REV Theatre Company, 5-Star Theatricals, Gateway Playhouse, La Mirada Theatre, Pittsburgh CLO, Flat Rock Playhouse, Kansas City Repertory Theatre, and New London Barn Playhouse.
His television credits include Encore! (Disney+), Bring It!, Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, America’s Got Talent, Good Afternoon America featuring Liza Minnelli, and The Bethenny Show, as well as national commercials for Macy’s. He has also directed and choreographed live events for Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS, Oath, Azamara Club Cruises, RWS & Associates, Hersheypark, General Motors, Sephora, S.P. Richards, Samsung, and 54 Below.
A graduate of Interlochen Arts Academy, Richard is represented by CTG.
For more information, visit www.RichardJHinds.com.
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Class Descriptions
Richard’s class begins with a technique focused warm-up, concentrating on ballet, core, and proper placement while infusing style and musicality at the same time. After the warm up, there will be several across-the-floor combinations that with continue to focus on technical elements. Combinations vary but are all focused in the musical theatre style and concentrate on storytelling and acting.
