"Dance like everyone is watching."
Throughout his career, Cole has had the unique opportunity to work with performers of all skill levels, from trained dancers to those taking their first steps on stage. His experience choreographing for both community theatre productions and high school shows has honed his ability to create movement that challenges seasoned performers while remaining accessible to beginners. In educational settings like Brookwood High School and Tuscaloosa County High School, Cole develops choreography that builds students' confidence and technical abilities, while in community theatre productions, he crafts numbers that accommodate diverse skill sets while maintaining high artistic standards. This versatility allows him to adapt his choreographic style to any group, ensuring that every performer feels successful while pushing their boundaries and creating engaging, dynamic performances.
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"As a choreographer, I find pure joy in transforming music into movement. Each piece I create is a chance to tell a story, challenge performers, and create something truly special. Watching dancers bring my choreography to life, infusing it with their own spirit while mastering challenging sequences - that's what makes this art form so rewarding to me."
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Musical Theatre
"My journey as a choreographer began at the age of sixteen when I first started creating dance numbers for local theatre productions. What started as a creative outlet quickly blossomed into a passion that has allowed me to work with numerous schools and organizations across Alabama. Musical theatre has always been my first love in the arts, and being able to combine my passion for dance and theatrical storytelling through choreography has been incredibly fulfilling. Over the years, I've had the privilege of choreographing for a diverse range of productions, each presenting unique challenges and opportunities to grow as an artist. From high school productions to community theatre shows, every project has reinforced my love for musical theatre and dance while allowing me to develop my own choreographic style."
Show Choir
"My passion for musical theatre and dance led me naturally into the world of show choir, where I spent all four years of high school as a performer. The blend of vocal performance, dance, and theatrical storytelling in show choir created the perfect foundation for my future career in the arts. After graduating, I had the incredible opportunity to return to this art form as a choreographer, working with various high school show choirs to create dynamic, engaging performances that challenge and inspire young performers. Show choir holds a special place in my heart as it combines all the elements I love most about performing arts - the precision of dance, the power of vocal performance, and the joy of storytelling through movement.
As a show choir choreographer, I strive to create routines that not only showcase the ensemble's vocal talents but also push their boundaries as dancers and performers. Each piece becomes a careful balance of challenging choreography and practical staging, ensuring that the performers can maintain vocal excellence while executing complex dance combinations. Working with show choirs has allowed me to explore unique creative possibilities, blending traditional musical theatre movement with contemporary dance styles to create memorable, high-energy performances."
Competition Dance
"My expertise in tap dance naturally extended into the competitive dance world, where I've had the opportunity to choreograph dynamic tap routines for competitions. The technical precision and rhythmic complexity I developed through years of tap training and musical theatre experience have allowed me to create innovative tap pieces that showcase both technical skill and theatrical storytelling."