Jeffrey Page - Press Kit by Myshell Curry Tabu

Bio in Short Emmy Award nominated choreographer, Jeffrey Page, offers an energetic fusion of traditional African Dance, hip-hop, funk and soul. Page's intricate movements have been featured on Fox's So You Think You Can Dance, Beyonce's Tour - The Beyonce Experience, MTV's Video Music Awards, the BET Awards, and the World Music Awards to name a few. A talented dancer in his own right, Jeffrey Page is also a trained actor, director, and musician. To each job, Page brings a wealth of dance, theatre, and film knowledge.

What others are saying ... “Jeffrey…your work is so pure and so

authentic.”-Debbie A"en

“I have been nothing but pleased with his talent...and inspired by his professionalism.”

-Kim Burse, Creative Director for Beyoncé Knowles “It was just tremendous–so much energy and so exciting!“

- Mary Murphy, So You Think You Can Dance (judge) !

Artist Name: Jeﬀrey Page Education: BFA with honors University of the Arts, Philadelphia

Notable Accomplishments: Nominated for an Emmy Award for Choreography (2005) Choreographer for Beyonce Knowles (The Beyonce Experience Tour, MTV Video Music Awards, Fashion Rocks, and the World Music Awards); R. Kelly, Will Smith, Jada Pinkett Smith, Jazmine Sullivan Instructor/Consultant for Cirque du Soleil, Alvin Ailey, Cleo Parker Robinson Dance, University of California, Los Angeles, and Long Beach Ballet Resident Choreographer - So You Think You Can Dance [FOX] (2009) Performer in Fela! the hit Broadway Musical 2

Biography Jeffrey Page’s talents as a dancer and choreographer have taken him everywhere from Hollywood awards shows to West African villages, and have produced collaborations with the biggest names in modern dance as well as superstars of pop music. He was nominated for an Emmy Award for choreography in 2005, and more recently has served as a resident choreographer on Fox’s reality TV sensation So You Think You Can Dance and a choreographer for the feature film Step Up 3-D. In the fall of 2009, Jeffrey expanded his reach even further when he made his Broadway debut in the cast of the new musical Fela! Jeffrey earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts with honors from the University of the Arts. Prior to

that, he attended Broad Ripple Performing Arts High School in Indianapolis. It was even earlier than that, however, when Jeffrey began dancing. He likes to tell the story of how he was “tricked” into joining his first African dance class by a teacher who advertised it as “hip-hop” to make it more attractive to youngsters. Jeffrey, 10 years old at the time, was not disappointed, as he immediately discovered his love for African dance. He soon began traveling to other U.S. Cities— among them New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Washington, D.C., Atlanta and Cincinnati—for more intensive training, and by the time he was 15, he wanted to go to Africa to study. He placed “Send Jeffrey to Africa” collection boxes in local stores to raise money for the Cultural Arts Safari, a trip led by Chuck Davis.

Reviews & Quotes “Jeffrey…your work is so pure and so authentic.“ --Debbie Allen, Director/Choreographer “Jeffrey is well versed in many different genres of dance...and very dedicated to his craft. Before a project begins, he does extensive research and preparation to ensure that the choreography is authentic.“ -- Fatima Robinson, Choreographer “He is a favorite of Beyoncé. She appreciates the fact that he is neither intimidated nor ‘starstruck’ by working with an artist of her caliber. Jeffrey has a proven commitment to artistic and professional excellence, which makes him a tremendous asset to any production.“ -- Frank Gatson, Choreographer for Beyonce‘ Knowles “It was just tremendous–so much energy and so exciting!“ -- Mary Murphy, SYTYCD judge “The routine was one of the toughest we‘ve ever had on this show.“ -- Nigel Lythgoe, SYTYCD judge “There are few people that I could recommend more highly than Jeffrey Page, He is a consummate professional, with great artistry. His abilities are far broader than that vocabulary. The application that can be made of his focus on rhythm and the process of learning offers valuable lessons to a far wider set of goals.“ -- Todd Waite, Resident Director, Cirque du Soleil “I have been nothing but pleased with his talent...and inspired by his professionalism. I can assign him a task and walk away knowing that it will be executed with great attention to detail and completed to my liking.“ -- Kim Burse, Creative Director for Beyoncé Knowles “Jeffrey has a cutting-edge artistic vision and ability to translate old world dance into new world movement.“ -- Otis Sallid, Director/Choreographer

Press Dance Dynamic Magazine

Feature Profile

October 2010

Dance Informa Magazine Click here to view article

Feature Profile “Feel the Groove”

February 2011

Dance Spirit Magazine Click here to view article

Profile “Out of Africa”

January 2011

Dance Magazine E-Newsletter

Feature Profile “A Dancemaker on Broadway”

May 18, 2010

Flavorwire.com Click here to view article

“10 African-American Artists you should know”

October 19, 2010

Los Angeles Wave Newspaper Click here to view article

Feature Q&A

October 13, 2010

H.A.S Magazine

Feature Profile“From Beyonce to Broadway”

July/August 2010

Okayafrica.com Click here to view article

Feature Profile “Makes Move for Africa”

September 27, 2010

Sister 2 Sister Magazine

Feature Profile “Date Night”

January 2011

TheRoot.com Click here to view article

Profile “The Root 100”

October 8, 2010

Vogue Magazine

Feature Profile

Dance Magazine

Feature Article “Why I Dance”

Broadwayworld.com

Feature Profile

June 2011

Resume

Education:

The University of the Arts-Philadelphia, PA (1998-2002) B.F.A. Dance/Performance and Theater Arts (with honors)

Awards and Honors: ! ! ! ! ! ! ! !

Emmy Award Nomination, Outstanding Choreography - Television; Hollywood, CA BroadwayWorld.com, Gypsy of the Month; Viral Publication Fund for New Work Grant, Harlem Stage; New York City, NY Top 100 Emerging African-American Leaders, TheRoot.com; Viral Publication. CLIMB Leadership, Arts Leadership Award Recipient; Los Angeles, CA Cultural Arts Partners – Master/Apprentice program; Philadelphia, PA CEC New Edged Choreographers Awards; Philadelphia, PA Youth As Resources Grant – United Way – (Maximum Award); Indianapolis, IN

Directing and Choreographing Experience: Choreographer (Film/Television) 2008 NAACP ACT-SO Awards, Vacangelo Films Production Co. 2007 Dove Awards for Trini-I-Tee 5;7, w/ Kim Burse/ Music World Entertainment 2006 World Music Awards (Featured), w/ Frank Gatson for Beyonce Knowles 2006 Fashion Rocks (Featured), w/ Frank Gatson for Beyonce Knowles 2006 MTV Awards (Featured), Assistant to Frank Gatson for Beyonce Knowles 2005 Billboard Awards (Finale), w/ Fatima Robinson for R. Kelly 5th Annual BET Awards (Opening), w/ Fatima Robinson for Will Smith & Jada Pinkett 36th Annual NAACP Image Awards (Opening), w/ Taluega Bros. & cast of “Rize” 10th Annual American Choreography Awards, w/ Taluega Bros. & cast of “Rize”

Choreographer (Video) “Run the World,” for Beyonce; Director: Frank Gatson, Jr. – Choreographer “Mirror,” for Nikki Jane; Director: Frank Gatson, Jr. - Chorographer “Difference,” for Kevin Michael; Director: Beta Movement – Choreographer/Staging “Same Thing,” for Kevin Michael; Director: Beta Movement – Choreographer/Staging “Vicki Secrets,” for Kevin Michael; Director: Beta Movement – Choreographer/Staging “Kiss,” Assistant Choreographer w/ Toni Basil for Stella Soleil; Director: Hype Williams Director/Creative Director/Choreographer (Live Theater) Broadway in South Africa, New York City Benefit Gala; Director: Jen Bender Reebok Corporation Industrial; Creative Director: Kim Burse Arista Recording Artist, Jazmine Sullivan. Year of the Gentlemen 2009 - Choreographer Creative Outlet of Brooklyn, “Words That Move,” Winter Concert/BAM. Director. PAVA w/ Vicangelo Films, Kodak Theater, Guest Choreographer. 2008 M.E.I.F.F./Abu Dhabi – Ass. Choreographer w/ Otis Sallid “Little Shop Of Horrors,” AEA production. Gramercy Theatre Co; Choreographer The Hole in the Wall/ A New Musical, Movin’ Legacy Inc. Director/Producer. 311 Music Group/Kim Burse B-day Bash Music Showcase Atl & LA, Creative Director ! The Beyonce Experience, 2007 World Tour w/ Frank Gatson, Choreographer

Contact Information For Booking, contact: Elka Samuels-Smith (Manager) Divine Rhythm Productions divinerhythmnyc@gmail.com 212.262.1394

Jeffrey Page

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