JAM with Connor Schwantes

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Welcome back Jam Fam!  We are so excited to share this fun episode with you featuring Connor Schwantes!  Connor recently worked on the Tony nominated show, Days of Wine and Roses and is an incredible dance educator and choreographer.  We dive into his early life in dance, football, and growing up with parents in the industry.  We hope you enjoy our conversation with Connor!

Connor Schwantes is a teacher, associate, and choreographer in theatre and JAZZ. Most recently acting as the Associate Choreographer on Days of Wine and Roses with Kelli O'Hara and Brian d'Arcy James on Broadway. Connor has performed all over the USA and internationally, from cruise ships to NYC. Some favorites include American Dance Spectacular, Trip of Love, When Change Comes, Sophisticated Ladies, SNL, PBS, and Jimmy Fallon Late Night. After performing for over a decade, Connor has moved to making shows and building new pieces of art under Karla Puno Garcia. Some recent standouts are The Tony Awards 2023, Noir, Other World, and (upcoming) Ask for the Moon. Connor specializes in partnering, communicating dance to those who might call themselves singers, and making that "good jazzy" vibe in the room. 

This episode is proudly sponsored by Thrive Dance Experience.  For more information, go to:  https://thrivedanceexperience.com/

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