Jeremy McQueen Hosts Master Class Contemporary Modern Dance 3/21

San Diego native, Jeremy McQueen, who is currently appearing the in the national tour of the record-breaking musical Wicked, is set to return to his roots to share his knowledge and experience in the professional field of dance with aspiring young professionals in the San Diego community on Sunday, March 21, 2010 at Dance Place San Diego from 12noon - 3pm.

The special three-hour workshop has been developed to promote a balance of artistic and technical progress through nourishment of all vital aspects of dance art. Each hour of the class will focus on a combination of the following essential elements of a dancer: the Mind, Body and Spirit. The dancers will be provided the fundamental skills needed to balance technical and artistic growth.

"I have a passion for not only sharing my talents on stage, but also working with the next generation of dancers to ensure that they have the same opportunities as me, if not better", stated Jeremy McQueen. McQueen who was first introduced to Wicked while in high school, at the San Diego School of Creative and Performing Arts, made it his goal to one day perform in the Broadway sensation. After nine auditions over the course of four years, McQueen has recently landed a role as a featured dancer in the multi-million dollar, award-winning production and began performances with the company in early December 2009.

McQueen, who began training in musical theater with the San Diego Junior Theater, made his professional debut performing with the Starlight Theater at the age of fifteen in a production of The Wizard of Oz. McQueen later went on to study dance with the San Francisco Ballet, Alonzo King's LINES Ballet and the American Ballet Theater and obtained his Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance from The Ailey School/Fordham University in New York City.

"I've had the pleasure of teaching various guest dance master classes around the country to various performing arts high schools, local dance studios and universities." McQueen said. "It has been such a rewarding experience to work with various students and to help provide guidance and inspiration to assist these young professionals in their career pursuits. It is my mission to instill in the students that I teach that if they continue to work hard and stay focused, their dreams can become a reality."

When: Sunday, March 21, 2010
Where: Dance Place San Diego
2650 Truxtun Road, Studio 200 San Diego, CA 92106

Time: 12noon - 3pm
Cost: $40 (Cash only)

About Jeremy McQueen:
McQueen, a graduate of the San Diego School of Creative and Performing Arts, earned his Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance from The Ailey School/Fordham University in New York City. Some of McQueen's theatrical credits include the Broadway national touring companies of The Color Purple (presented by Oprah Winfrey), Wicked and regional productions Susan Stroman's Contact and Disney's High School Musical.

For more information on Mr. McQueen, please visit www.JeremyMcQueen.com

Photo: Jeremy McQueen