Ray Hesselink is a performer, choreographer,
writer, and the Artistic Director of N.O.W. DANCE, featuring
new and original works for the theater by
up-and-coming choreographers. As a performer, Ray's favorite
performances
include originating the role of "Bud" in Batboy:
The Musical and a recurring
role on USA'S "Up All Night" with Rhonda Shear.
As a dancer, Ray recently created the role of Mr. Happy
in Derick Grant's "Imagine Tap!" Ray has also been
featured as a principal dancer in Nayikas, a classical Indian
Dance Company.
Ray
choreographed and performed in Because
of You: An Evening of Tap Gratitude at
SWING 46 in Manhattan, featuring new and original works inspired
by tap artists
past and present. Ray recently dubbed the tap sounds to the
Dancing Elephant in the G.E. "Singin' in the Rain" commercial.
Look for upcoming productions of
Ray's new musicals, Gita and Triple
Threat. Check out www.RayHesselink.com for
more information.
Class Description
TAP: Ray's Tap Class emphasizes technique through warm-up, across the floor, tap
turns and combination. His style is greatly inspired by the MGM films of the
1930–50s, reminiscent of such tap greats as Fred Astaire, Eleanor Powell and
Ann Miller. Ray uses intricate rhythms and fun footwork to create challenging,
musical and entertaining choreography.
