Master Classes
Monday, July 21
Ray Mercer
Teacher from Disney’s production of “The Lion King”
Ray
Mercer, currently in the Broadway production of “The Lion King” held Master
Classes at the Dance Conservatory on Monday, July 21. He taught a Modern, Horton
based class and repertory from The Lion King for Intermediate and Advanced
students.
Mr. Mercer has danced with Detroit City Dance Co./
Detroit ,Deeply Rooted Dance Theater/Chicago, Boston Ballet (guest
artist), Joel Holl Dance Co. (guest artist) He has worked with
Aretha Franklin, Rod Stewart, Stephanie Mills, Kevin “Iega Jeff”, George
Faison and Louis Johnson, . Ray has won Broadway’s Gypsy of the Year
Award/2005,The Michigan Dance Council Award, and the Black Theater Alliance
Award/Chicago, for his choreography. Ray was the resident choreographer
for All-City Dance Co in Detroit and Chicago. He has worked with several
outreach programs including the Alvin Ailey Summer Camp Program, the Joffrey
Ballet Educational Program, and the National High School Dance Exchange.
For schedules and further information, call the Dance Conservatory at (302)
734–9717, email at pasdance@aol.com.
