Tony Azzaro - The Performing Arts Educator
Tony is multi-dimensional both as an entertainer & educator, excelling in performance, teaching & as an artistic director. Having experience in all avenues of the entertainment industry allows Tony to bring a unique eye to mentoring students, working with other professionals, or advising on projects. Tony has experience in TV/Film, theatre, music, brand storytelling and media production.
Teaching Credits Include:
Muhlenberg College, Lehigh University, Koresh Dance Company, Temple University, Freestyle Dance Academy, Cab Callow Performing Arts School, On Stage & Off Inc., Powerhouse NJ, Step Up 2 Dance Competition, Jane Baron's School of Dance, KMC Dance Studio
Notable Youth Ensemble Work or Awards:
Philadelphia Youth Dance Festival Closing Number 2019
New York Dance Challenge Judge 2018
Central Bucks Boomerang Award Judge 2017
1st Place Hip-Hop Choreography (Jane Baron's Academy of Dance) 2016 - DanceMakers Inc.
2nd Place Hip-Hop Choreography - Star Power Talent 2016
Judge's Runner-Up Dancing For Our Future Stars 2016 - Independence Mission Schools of Philadelphia
Freestyle Dance Academy "King of Pop Tribute" performed at The Wells Fargo Center & Temple University (Choreographer)
Freestyle Dance Academy "Brotherly Love" Philadelphia 76ers Performance (Choreographer)
Freestyle Dance Academy Lincoln Financial Field Halftime Performance for Temple University (Choreographer)
The Shops at Valley Square Halloween Spooktacular (Choreographer)
Neilsen-Kellerman 40th Anniversary Flashmob (Choreographer & Performer)
Bucks County ITM Fashion Festival, presented by Inspiring Teens Magazine (Choreographer)
Soccer Kicks Cancer Performance for the Philadelphia Union (Choreographer)
The Teacher
Tony has been teaching dance in the greater Philadelphia area, since the age of 18. He has taught all styles of hip-hop including: popping, locking, house, bboying ("breaking"), krump, social dances and more. He has experience teaching students of all ages & skill levels. Whether a young beginner, or a growing professional, Tony hopes to instill an understanding of the movement into each of his students, so they may go on to discover themselves as their own dancer; not to be a carbon copy of Tony. Tony is a proud member of the Bronx Boys Rocking Crew, an organization that focuses on hip-hop education & cultural preservation.
The Performer
Tony has been involved in the performing arts since 5th grade. Tony actually began his journey with the Fort Bend Boys Choir of Texas, along with performing on stage in musicals & theatre productions. His interest in dance blossomed shortly after, and his desire to learn took him any place that would allow him to grow as a street dancer. Studying Media Production at Temple University put Tony in front & behind the lens, allowing him to further develop his performance abilities. Tony has various performance credits that include film, TV and live stage performance.
The Director
Tony is the Studio Director of Freestyle Dance Academy, located outside of Philadelphia in Chalfont, PA. An artistic focused dance studio, Freestyle Dance Academy looks to fuel the passion for young dancers of all ages. The studio ensures balanced programming, which allows Freestyle Dance Academy to be a home for both the recreational & serious dancer.
Tony has overseen the creation of Freestyle Dance Academy, and strives to ensure that it is a pillar of education & positivity in the Doylestown community.