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Justin Ross

These accolades were bestowed on Justin Ross for his direction and choreography of the long running Off-Broadway hit I Could Go On Lip-Synching! starring Lypsinka. The show went on to receive raves in Los Angeles where Mr. Ross also choreographed the Leiber and Stoller musical The Importance of Being Wilde, the indie feature Plan B starring Jon Cryer and co-choreographed and episode of the NANNY starring Fran Drescher.

Other theater projects he has directed and choreographed include the Hal Hackaday musical Blocks starring Faith Prince, Jason Graae, Sandahl Bergman and Julius LaRosa. For the '97-'98 season he directed and choreographed About Time at the Kaufman Theater, lighting design by Ken Billington. Two national tours of Aladdin and Tom Sawyer for The American Family Theater followed, as well as two productions of Nunsense for Gateway's Candlewood Playhouse and the ongoing workshop of Don't Grab the Gowns Until You See The Gurney ! at the New York Theatre Workshop. In addition Mr. Ross directed readings of new comedies by Matthew Davis and Jim Piazza. He is currently developing the new musical Alexander, book and lyrics by Gabriel Rotello, music by Beethoven; the rock musical Get Wet by Zecca Esquibel and a revival of the Magic Show by Stephen Schwartz.

As an actor Mr, Ross appeared as Greg in both the Broadway and film versions of A Chorus Line and as Lewis in the Broadway production of Pippin. He credits Michael Bennett and Bob Fosse as the two major influences on his own directorial and choreographic style.

A graduate of New York's High School of Performing Arts, he was schooled in every form of dance. Justin is a founding member of Lincoln Center Theater's Directors Lab and he considers comedy and good old fashioned entertainment his forte, particularly shows with contemporary themes and a cutting edge sensibility, He is currently an adjunct an adjunct professor ay New York University teaching choreography.

Class Description

The joy of dancing and the celebration of possessing that facility is something Justin Ross endeavors to bring to each of his classes. His theater dance class is based in the belief that one does not merely dance with their body but with their mind, imagination and spirit as well.

All the choreography is derived from a dramatic context story informs the movement. It is as much of an acting class as it is a dance class. His choices of music range from classic Broadway to contemporary pop,

For a complete warm up that focuses largely on building strength and flexibility Mr. Ross has created a mix of jazz, modern and ballet exercises. These allow for the dancer to focus on their center and to get in touch with the energy emanating from their body and thus release it. Express yourself!