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Rotherham Dancer to make West End Debut
Dominic Tribuzio, a young 18 year old dancer from Rotherham in South Yorkshire, has accepted a full 1 year contract to perform in cast of the smash Musical - Billy Elliot. He will make his West End Debut following rehearsals starting on the 16th October.
Billy Elliot the Musical is an adaptation of one of the most adored British films. It is a funny, heart-warming and feel-good celebration of one young boy's dream in a gripping tale of triumph over adversity. The original story captured the hearts and minds of the world when the movie was released, receiving 3 Oscar and 13 Bafta award nominations and breaking box office records across the world. The score for the stage show has been composed by Sir Elton John.
Dominic commenced his path to West End success, being trained at the highly succesful Swinton based McMahon School of Ballet & Theatre Dance. His background was not theatrical, in fact he started to dance quite late at 14 years of age, but his tale is certainly one of personal triumph. The image and perception of male dancers has always been difficult to shout about, as reflected in the story of Billy Elliot and Dominic's own choice to follow a career on the stage has not always been easy. Male dancers do not enjoy the prestige of sportsmen, yet a male dancer is a highly trained artistic athlete.
Much of the success of the male dancers who have trained at the same school as Dominic is, in no small part, due to the influence of the school's Principals and former professional dancers Niall & Nicola McMahon. Niall was himself a former male soloist with Scottish Ballet and is the Artistic Director of New English Contemporary Ballet.
Dominic Tribuzio - Biography
Born in Rotherham, South Yorkshire, Dominic trained at the McMahon School of Ballet Theatre Dance. Whilst in training, he gained his first professional contract as a dancer in Peter Pan. Dominic’s next professional break was in 2006 being offered an apprenticeship with New English Contemporary Ballet, a company under the Artistic Direction of his former teacher Niall McMahon. During his time with this company he performed the full season’s repertoire including works by Richard Wherlock, Derek Williams and Sharon Watson. Diana Dicker critic for Dance Europe magazine nominated Dominic in Critics Choice 2006 for a special mention as a promising dancer for his appearances with the company.
Dominic is a trained gymnast and also an accomplished pianist. He has studied vocally with Margaret Duckworth in South Yorkshire and completed his National Diploma in Performing Arts with Distinction.
At 18 years of age this is Dominic’s West End debut and he is delighted to be joining such a terrific show. He would like to thank Niall & Nicola McMahon, his family and friends for their continued support.
For further details contact: Nicola McMahon; 01709 588229 or 07801 434024
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