AUGUST 22, 2011 at Stars Academy

Prepare to update your resumes as you challenge yourself with this dynamic class taught by Guest Ballet Master Sean Kelly (see bio below) who is currently the resident Dance Director of Billy Elliot the Musical.  As you enjoy Mr. Kelly's class you will train along side 2 of the stars of Billy Elliot, professional actor/singer/dancers Myles Erlick and Marcus Pei (bios below).  A short meet and greet will follow the class. A great way to kick off your dance season and a notable add to your training regiment. 


SEAN KELLY (Guest Ballet Master)

Sean Kelly was most recently the Resident Director for the touring Broadway musical “Movin’ Out” by Twyla Tharp with music by Billy Joel. He was in the Broadway production, was previously the Supervising Dance Captain/swing for the 1st National tour of the show, and also assisted in staging the production in London’s West End. Previous to “Movin’ Out” he was the Dance Supervisor and swing for the touring production of the musical “Swing” which performed extensively throughout the U.S. and Japan. Mr. Kelly trained at the Marin Ballet. He danced for 2 years with American Ballet Theater II. Mr. Kelly performed for many years with Houston Ballet where he became a  Principal dancer and eventually Ballet Master. He also choreographed 2 ballets for the company. He had the opportunity to perform leading roles in works by many world renowned choreographers such as Ben Stevenson, George Balanchine, Paul Taylor, Christopher Bruce, and Stanton Welch. Mr. Kelly has been a guest artist, teacher and choreographer with numerous regional dance companies in the U.S., the Dominican Republic, and Guam. Mr Kelly is proud to be associated with BBD and is currently the Resident Choreographer for Billy Elliot in Toronto.


MYLES ERLICK (STAR OF BILLY ELLIOT THE MUSICAL)
Myles is 13 years old and was born and raised in Burlington, Ontario. His training began at Stars Academy and also recently, Canada’s National Ballet School.  Myles’ passion for the arts led him to various television and theatre roles, recently as an actor on the Canadian TV series Flashpoint, and one of four children cast in the Toronto tour of Charlottetown Festival’s Anne Of Green Gables. Myles debuted in the title role of Billy Elliot the Musical in October 2010 and was invited to join the Canadian cast for its Toronto run.  Myles was recently honored with the prestigious JUBA Award, by the Chicago Human Rhythm Project, for his part in inspiring the new generation to live the dream of dance. Myles has been honored to perform as a dancer, actor and singer at several prestigious events, most recently, The Chief of Police's Crime Stoppers Gala and The Blue Jays season opener.  Myles was delighted to perform in the opening ceremony of Ideacity 2011 where he was named a Child Prodigy. 

MARCUS PEI (STAR OF BILLY ELLIOT THE MUSICAL)
Marcus is 13 and from Iowa City, Iowa. He studied Suzuki piano for nine years under Hikari Nakamura at Preucil School. Marcus started ballet at six years with The University of Iowa Youth Ballet, Nolte Academy, and Milwaukee Ballet School. In 2009, he was invited to study full-time at Canada's National Ballet School, and plans to graduate from high school there. In 2009, he danced the lead boys' role of Misha in National Ballet of Canada's "Nutcracker". In late 2010 Marcus made his debut as Billy in Billy Elliot the Musical in Chicago and went on to join the Toronto cast in the same title role.