Step into the spotlight with an interactive musical masterclass from NYFA instructor and current Chicago star James Lane! Together, we’ll break down iconic choreographic moments from films like The Wiz, Dreamgirls, and Michael Jackson's Thriller, exploring how movement is created for the screen. You’ll put those insights into action with a creative, site-specific choreography challenge designed to spark your imagination and expand your craft. Get ready to move, experiment, and see choreography in a whole new light.
James T. Lane - From Philadelphia. West End: The Scottsboro Boys (The Garrick), A Chorus Line - Revival (Palladium Theatre). Broadway: A Wonderful World,The Louis Armstrong Musical (Louis Armstrong Alternate), Chicago (Billy Flynn and Amos Hart) Kiss Me, Kate (Paul), King Kong the Musical, The Scottsboro Boys (Ozie Powell/Ruby Bates), and A Chorus Line (Richie Walters). National Tours: Jersey Boys, Cinderella, Fame the Musical. Regional Theatre: Guys and Dolls (Nicely Nicely) and Blues for an Alabama Sky (Guy) at Virginia Stage Company, Mary Poppins (Bert) and Ain’t Misbehavin’ at Drury Lane Theatre, The Wiz (Tin Man) at Broadway at Music Circus and has worked at The Old Globe, The Muny (in 5 productions), The Walnut Street Theatre, A.C.T and Dallas Theatre Center. Encores/Off Center: Promenade, Grand Hotel, Don’t Bother Me, I Can’t Cope Concerts: Carnegie Hall with The New York Pops, Ottawa Symphony, Naples Symphony, and many more. James served as choreographer and as a recurring actor on the Amber Ruffin show on Peacock. James is the creator and 2023 Audelco Award winner for ‘Best Solo Performance’ for his one-man show “Triple Threat” that played Off Broadway to great acclaim at Theatre Row in New York City. More information about him can be found on his website, www.jamestlane.com. Mr. Lane teaches music, theatre, dance, and performance master classes when and wherever anyone will let him! Instagram: @jamestlane www.jamestlane.com
