The company repertoire emphasizes strong clean lines that are driven by the musicality of the very orchestrations within the music. The body of work is varied from lyrical, Latin, to theatre, the way classical jazz dance was influenced by musical variations and infused with stylistic relevance. Works can be presented as a full evening of dance as well as numbers which can be molded to suit the needs of special events and themes.
Jazz Roots Dance has appeared at the Undertoe Dance Festival at the 92Y Theatre in November 2011, The New York Jazz Choreography Project in November 2011, Dance Safari September 2011, Capazio Peridance Theatre August 2011, Band of Gypsies at Jeoffrey Ballet School May 2011, Jazz Choreography Enterprises “A Tribute to Luigi” at 92Y Theatre March 2011, Choreographer’s Canvas 2010, Kat Wildish Performing in New York Showcases 2010 at the Ailey Citigroup Theater, and Society of Lapreoendoscoptic Surgeons Convention at the Sheraton NYC to name a few.
As an experienced Instructor, Performer, and Choreographer with over 35 years in the business, Sue Samuels brings her passion and creative vision to a field that has been underrepresented in the community today. She has established herself as a staple of the performing arts community of today. Her expertise is often sought after for mentoring and coaching purposes by professionals and aspiring artists from around the world. Her students have included numerous stage, film and tv stars including Melba Moore, Brooke Shields, and Irene Cara. Performance and choreographic credits include lead dancer and assistant choreographer in such shows as Got Tu Go Disco at the Minskoff Theater on Broadway, The Johnny Hallyday Show in Paris, The Brazil Export Show in Rio de Janeiro to name a few. Televised credits include “All My Children,” “Jerry Lewis Telethon," “Contemporary Women," “the Arthritis Telethon with Melba Moore," “Zoom," and numerous commercials and industrials for Dr. Pepper, 7 Up, Wheat Thins, Head & Shoulders, Adidas, Glaxo, Members Only among others.
For complete bio visit her webpage on Divine Rhythm Productions.
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