Shawn martini

Co- Director/ Company Choreographer
Acrobatic Arts, Modern & Contemporary

Shawn Martini (Teacher, Choreographer, Adjudicator) is a graduate of Point Park University in Pittsburgh, Pa, where he received his Bachelors Degree in Dance. He is currently the Studio Director of Centerstage Dance Academy, located in Tampa, Florida, where he is also a member of the teaching staff, as well as the Creative Artistic Director for the Competitive Company.  He is trained in the techniques of Jazz, Ballet, and Modern, as well as the styles of Contemporary, Lyrical, Strength & Conditioning, and Flexibility Training. Shawn is certified in 'Acrobatic Arts' and is also the Creator/Founder of 'Martini Method', an alternative technical training program utilizing modern day techniques. Shawn has been fortunate enough to perform in Concert, Competitive, and Commercial settings of Dance: He has been a choreographer/company member for 'Tampa Modern Dance Company' (Tampa, FL), a teacher/choreographer for 'Evolve Productions: Continuum Dance Theater' (Pittsburgh, PA), a four year soloist for the 'Conservatory Dance Company'(Pittsburgh, PA), and a 2 year principle dancer in the 'Pillow Project Dance Comapny' (Pittsburgh, PA).  Shawn has also been seen performing as soloist dancer for 'Busch Gardens Amusement Park' (Williamsburg, VA), three year stage performer for the 'Miss America Organization' (Lexington, KY), entertainer for the 'Pittsburgh Pirates: Skyblast' through Pittsburgh's 'Civic Light Opera'(CLO), and principle dancer at the 'John F. Kennedy Center for the Arts' (Washington, D.C.).  Other credits include: adjudicator for the University of Central Florida 'Knights & Damsels' Dance Company', judge for the 'Orlando Magic Mini's' try-outs, 2 years choreographing for Endicott College: Universal Dance Association(UDA) jazz routine (Boston, MA), 4 years performing soloist, principle, and ensemble roles at the 'Pittsburgh Playhouse' and 'Byham Theater' through 'Point Park University' (Pittsburgh, PA), and has been nationally recognized as an adjudicator and convention teacher for several reputable organizations for both regional and national events. 
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