Ep. 95- Rory Freeman
Questions asked or topics discussed:
What was your dance plan or big dream (1:43)
What do you wish you would’ve known sooner about this professional career? (4:07)
How was LA an accident? (7:08)
Talking about working for free, how did that work for you? (9:25)
His life changing car accident (12:11)
Did you have a moment when you felt like you made it?” (17:00)
Shaping Sound (17:54)
“What was it within you that wanted to create [Move; The initiative] and share with the younger generation?” (27:34)
What is the best piece of advice that either you received for your career or either that you would offer to dancers who think exactly like you did, ‘ya I wanna dance, that’s it, I just know that’s what I want’? (32:39)
Rory Freeman is currently touring with Travis Wall’s Shaping Sound on the brand new show “After The Curtain.” He has toured with the company for the past 3 years across the nation as well as performing on The Ellen Degeneres Show. Most recently, he had the honor of performing in Sonya Tayeh’s first full length show in New York City called “You Still Call Me By Name.” You may have seen him as a Featured Dancer on the hit television shows America’s Got Talent Season 11. Rory has worked with some of the top music artists such as: Taylor Swift, Paula Abdul, Earth, Wind, & Fire, and Jack Wagner. Music video credits include: Taylor Swifts’ “Shake it Off’ and Paula Abdul’s’ “Check Yourself”. In 2014, he was part of the skeleton crew to create a number as part of the Opening Ceremonies for the Winter Olympics. Rory is blessed to have been able to perform all over the world with the world renowned dance company, MOMIX. Before his career started he proudly earned his BFA in Modern Dance from SUNY Purchase (NY) in 2010. This gave him the opportunity to perform pieces by Bill T. Jones, Paul Taylor, Bella Lewitsky, and Luca Veggetti. At the age of 18, he received the prestigious Silver Award in Modern Dance from the National Foundation for Advancements in the Arts (NFAA). Rory is a part of the faculty and judges for various national conventions and competitions. He has taught & choreographed at numerous studios across North and South America. Rory is also the Co-Founder and Co-Director of Move: The Initiative, a Dance Intensive based in Rhode Island.
