Choreographer represented by DDO Artists Agency / Creative Director FUSION entertainment
Greater Los Angeles Area
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- Choreographer / Creative Consultant / Stage Director at Rep by DDO Artists Agency (Self-employed)
- Creative Director at FUSION entertainment
- Education
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- The University of Texas at Austin
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Michael Schwandt’s Summary
Michael Schwandt is one of the most dynamic visionaries for choreography and movement today with an extensive body of work in commercials, corporate industrials, television, award shows, special events and various recording artist projects, while crossing all genres of dance. As creative consultant, Michael contributes to the overall look of a project influencing style, costume, lighting and set design as well as musical arrangement. Michael is also the Founder and Creative Director of FUSION ent, an LA-based company that provides dancers and cirque-style specialty acts for live events.
Michael has worked as a choreographer/dancer/consultant with Aerosmith, Jennifer Lopez, Britney Spears, Craig David, Mis-Teeq, the Beach Boys, the Latin Grammy Awards, MGM Mirage and Vh1. He has choreographed live industrials for PUMA, Bravo, Jafra Cosmetics, Charles Schwab and has commercials currently airing for Palm Treo, Land Rover and Mitsubishi. Recent stage works include the Music Video Prod. Awards, Kristine W’s promo tour, Norwegian Cruise Lines and “Jambalaya” at the Caesar’s Nassau Resort & Casino. Michael is currently choreographing Brian Anthony’s video for “What’s It Gonna Be” from Fantastic 4-Rise of the Silver Surfer, Universal recording artist Taxi Doll’s video “Be With You,” UK sensation Jamelia’s Battersea Arena show in London and directing performers for Sheryl Crow’s one-night concert at MGM Las Vegas. Look for his work in 2008 in the Championship Bowl Game Halftime Show on FOX, for Skechers, on the TV show Big Shot Live and as the new staging director & choreographer for Miss USA.
Michael continues to give back to the dance community by nurturing and educating aspiring dancers through guest master classes all over the world. Key credits include the EDGE in Hollywood, Tremaine & Hoctors Dance Convention Tours, and guest spots at Sydney Dance Co and Broadway Dance Center Tokyo.
More information:
www.michaelschwandt.com / www.fusionentertain.com
Michael Schwandt’s Specialties:
Choreography
Creative Conceptualization / Direction (costumes, LED screens, lighting, set design)
Stage Direction
Movement Coaching / Direction
Michael Schwandt’s Experience
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Choreographer / Creative Consultant / Stage Director
Rep by DDO Artists Agency (Self-employed)
(Self-Employed; Myself Only; Entertainment industry)
October 2002 — Present (6 years 10 months)
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Creative Director
FUSION entertainment
(Partnership; 1-10 employees; Entertainment industry)
May 2002 — Present (7 years 3 months)
FUSION entertainment's performances have become some of the most innovative in the live event business, featuring professional choreographers, dancers, specialty acts, make-up artists, hair stylists & costume designers currently working in the entertainment industry. From initial brainstorming sessions, to the final product, FUSION entertainment works with event producers to actively incorporate event themes, creating a fully customized production for each client.
Clients Include:
Skechers
Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week
American Idol/FOX
Finlandia Vodka
Charles Schwab
Jafra Cosmetics
PUMA
Clear Channel
Whole Foods
Crunch Fitness
La Quinta Inns
The Kaballah Centre
Special Event Magazine
Services Include:
Choreography
Dancers
Cirque Specialty Acts
Creative Conceptualization
Direction/Staging
Production
Digital Music Editing
Lighting Design
Hair & Make-up Design/Styling
Costume Design/Styling
Storyboards/Creative Sketches
Michael Schwandt’s Education
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The University of Texas at Austin
Bachelors , Radio-TV-Film / Media Studies , 1997 — 2001
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