“I’m chasing what I want. And you know what? I learned that from you.” —Aaron Burr
Broadway’s Hamilton is coming to Lynchburg! The Academy Center of the Arts has partnered with Wolfbane Productions to offer a choreography workshop with an actor from Hamilton. Chris Rice will teach choreography from the Award Winning Broadway show, Hamilton!
This exciting and fun-filled Hamilton class will immerse the students in the world of the show. You’ll bring the characters to life while performing one of the most famous numbers from the show, “My Shot”. Perfect for new dancers as well as experienced dancers. Includes warm up, combo, and a short Q&A. Wear clothes you can move in and please wear either jazz, character, or tennis shoes.
Beginner : will be on Saturday, February 18 from 10-11:30
We have an Intermediate & Advanced class for ages 13+ as well offered here : Intermediate & Advanced Master Class
Interested in learning about scholarship opportunities and discounts? Click here to learn about our education access program.
Instructor: Chris Rice
Christopher Rice-Thomson is an artist who works to create positive change in the world through the arts. Broadway/Tour credits: Hamilton, Pretty Woman, The Book of Mormon, West Side Story (Baby John, Tony understudy) and White Christmas. His viral #Tappy YouTube videos have received over 15 million views and been featured on ABC World News with Diane Sawyer, The Meredith Vieira Show, On Air with Ryan Seacrest, and more. He has worked with students from all over the world and has taught classes across the U.S., Canada, Brazil, and England. Chris is a former professor at NY’s Cap21, and teaches group classes for Wanna Dance Canada, Broadway Dance Center, Springboard NYC, and is a Broadway Faculty Member of Franklin School of the Performing Arts. Follow Chris on Instagram/TikTok: @ChrisRiceNY. One of the organizations that Christopher passionately raises awareness for is The Trevor Project- the leading national organization providing crisis intervention and suicide prevention services to LGBTQ+ youth. Please consider learning more about them and donating to their important causes at TheTrevorProject.org
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