Author: Debra Danese

Debra graduated with a degree in dance from the University of the Arts and also holds a B.A. in Arts Administration. She is accredited at the Master Level with the National Registry of Dance Educators. Debra has performed in Europe, Tokyo, Canada, and the Caribbean. She teaches and choreographs world-wide and has been an international guest artist in Switzerland, England, and Slovakia. Debra has been an Artist in Residence on five occasions in Norway where she showcased full length dance productions at the acclaimed Nordland Theatre. She has also presented an original dance production at the Elspe Festival in Germany. Debra has been featured in Dance, Dancer and Dance Teacher Magazines for her work in dance education. Additionally, she has been a contributing writer for Dance Studio Life Magazine since 2010.

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Onstage Magic: Skip Robinson on playing Harry Houdini in RAGTIME

Debra Danese September 12, 2019 No Comments

Skip Robinson is bringing to stage one of the greatest escape artists in history in Arden Theatre’s Ragtime.

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Resurrecting a Mel Brooks’ Favorite: Mary Martello talks YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN

Debra Danese September 8, 2019 No Comments

Mary Martello is scaring up some fun-and foals in Walnut Street Theatre’s Young Frankenstein.

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The Legend of Mulan: Liaoning Ballet brings Chinese story to the Merriam Theater

Debra Danese August 26, 2019 No Comments

THE LIAONING BALLET OF CHINA is gearing up to take the stage at the Merriam Theater for a one night only performance, August 28, 2019.

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Full Cirque: Alix Croop returns to her hometown with AMALUNA

Debra Danese July 19, 2019 No Comments

Allentown native, Alix Croop, couldn’t imagine how her talents would translate to what she had seen in Cirque du Soleil’s Alegria when the show played…

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Getting into the Swing of CATS: Bucks Co native Justin Geiss on his feline roles

Debra Danese June 13, 2019 No Comments

Justin Geiss talks about working as a “swing” performer who can be called on to take the stage at a moment’s notice.

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Cirque on Ice: Director Fabrice Lemire talks Cirque du Soleil’s CRYSTAL

Debra Danese June 2, 2019 No Comments

Lemire talks to Debra Danese about the unique challenges of bringing acrobatics and skating together.

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Rennie Harris Gets Funky: Interview with the choreographer ahead of FUNKEDIFIED

Debra Danese June 2, 2019 No Comments

Rennie Harris: Funkified is inspired by the funk music of his youth.

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Blonde Brief: Sean Thompson stars in LEGALLY BLONDE

Debra Danese May 20, 2019 No Comments

Sean Thompson returns to the Walnut Street Theatre in the new production of Legally Blonde: The Musical, an adaption of the hit comedy film.

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Missionary Position: Interview with BOOK OF MORMON star Liam Tobin

Debra Danese May 14, 2019 No Comments

Broadway veteran Liam Tobin will lead the cast of Book of Mormon as Elder Price when the show returns to Philly this month.

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Dance, Philly Style: Interview with PHILADANCO founder Joan Myers Brown

Debra Danese April 15, 2019 No Comments

“If you really look at dance, look at Soul Train. “

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Tsarina on Tour: Lila Coogan visits Philadelphia in ANASTASIA

Debra Danese April 8, 2019 No Comments

Lila Coogan transports us from the twilight of the Russian Empire to 1920’s Paris in her role as Anya in the touring production of Anastasia.

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A Curious Role: Austin Nedrow on playing Christopher in THE CURIOUS INCIDENT OF THE DOG IN THE NIGHT-TIME

Debra Danese March 29, 2019 No Comments

A dog, a mystery and a curious mind! Austin Nedrow steps into the inquisitive mind of Christopher in The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night- Time.