Dancing Through the Decades - After School Session by Jared Wright

Tue, 20 Jan, 2026 at 04:00 pm UTC-06:00

1006 19th Street South, Birmingham, AL, United States, Alabama 35205 | Birmingham

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Dancing Through the Decades - After School Session by Jared Wright
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Step into the spotlight and dance your way through musical theatre history! This class takes students on a movement-filled journey, exploring iconic dance styles from the early days of Broadway to the contemporary stages of today. A fun and energetic way to build dance skills, learn choreography, and celebrate the art of performance.
Jan 20 - Feb 24
Tuesdays | 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
Ages 7th - 12th Grade
Registration Deadline: January 11, 2026
Cost: $180
Capacity: 12
Artist bio:
Jared Max Wright is a graduate of the University of Montevallo, where he earned his Bachelor of Fine Arts in Musical Theatre. Professionally and classically trained in ballet, tap, and jazz dance, Jared has worked with professionals such as Fulton Burns, Chip Abbot, Amy Murphy, Robin Lewis, Cindy Ripley, Tim McDonald, and Sara Brians. Jared continues his passion for theatre through his work with Music Theatre International and iTheatrics as part of the Junior Theatre Festival Internship Program, ongoing involvement with the Virginia Samford Theatre’s STARS Program, and as a Red Mountain Theatre teaching artist in their education and conservatory program. Now a resident of Birmingham, AL, Jared has had the pleasure of performing in and choreographing various musicals. His choreography credits include: Cabaret, Spring Awakening, High Fidelity, Urinetown, Company, Priscilla Queen of the Desert, and Into The Woods. His performance credits include: A Chorus Line (Paul), The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee (Leaf Coneybear), Mary Poppins (Robertson Ay), The Rocky Horror Show (Riff Raff), Newsies (Elmer), Beauty and The Beast (Lefou), Spring Awakening (Hanschen),Matilda (Ensemble), The Wizard of Oz (Scarecrow), Beautiful: The Carole King Musical (Swing),Heathers the Musical (Kurt Kelley), and Shrek the Musical (Pinocchio). “It takes courage to make a fool of yourself!”
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