Matthew Neff

 

Matthew Neff holds a B.F.A. in Dance from Marymount Manhattan College and has experience that varies from theater to film, to concert dance. His performances in musical tours include: George M! (Archie/Dance Captain), Susan Stroman's The Music Man (Linus Dunlop), and Trevor Nunn's Oklahoma! (Jesse Chalmers/Dance Captain).and many regional theater productions

In regards to his film and video work, Matthew can be seen dancing in the Oscar nominated Sony Pictures/Revolution Films' musical movie, Across the Universe, directed by Julie Taymor. You can also find him in punk pop star, Avril Lavigne's music video He Wasn't and in the independent film Clear Blue Tuesday, directed by Elizabeth Lucas. In the world of concert dance, Matthew Neff has had the opportunity to perform works by Charlotte Griffin, Jose Limon, Mark Morris, and Chet Walker.  He also had the opportunity to be a part of Anna Sokolow's Memorial at the Joyce Theater, where he performed in her signature piece Rooms.

Matthew's Neff's career as a choreographer also proves him to be well versed.  His work has been performed in various showcases and competitions including the prestigious finals for the Youth American Grand Prix (YAGP) in New York City. The original punk rock musical, Puck'd: What Fools These Mortals Be, directed by Shawn Rozsa, utilized his ability to combine multiple genres of dance as well as circus techniques to tell a new take on Shakespeare's Midsummer Nights Dream. He also choreographed the Telluride Aids Benefit in Telluride, CO sponsored by MAC Cosmetics. There, he was brought on to work with professional models and everyday people, to showcase designs from major fashion designers. Matthew has also choreographed at Summer Lyric Theater in New Orleans that have displayed both his classic and modern interpretations of musical theater choreography. He recently choreographed all the musical numbers for a documentary about opera that will air on PBS,  the music videos "JUNK" for Project Jenny Project Jan, the new rock musical CRAZY HEAD SPACE.

 

Schedule

Jazz - Int/Adv
Tue 7:30 - 9:00 pm
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Class Description

Matthew’s class is a blend of modern principles and classical technique with a commercial edge. Using a wide variety of music and exploring movement that is athletic and complex, his class is focused on having fun while pushing a dancer’s technique to its limits. Class consists of a warm-up, a short combination across the floor, and a more intricate combination to end class.