Lex Ishimoto
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TURN IT OUT WITH TILER PECK AND FRIENDS Tour Makes A California Homecoming With West Coast Debut Of New Show (Sep 1, 2023)
Tickets from £18 for TURN IT OUT WITH TILER PECK & FRIENDS (Feb 17, 2023)
Boston Ballet to Present MINDSCAPE This May (Mar 30, 2022)
TURN IT OUT WITH TILER PECK AND FRIENDS Tour Makes A California Homecoming With West Coast Debut Of New Show (Sep 1, 2023)
Tickets from £18 for TURN IT OUT WITH TILER PECK & FRIENDS (Feb 17, 2023)
Boston Ballet to Present MINDSCAPE This May (Mar 30, 2022)
BIO
Lex Sparkie Ishimoto, born and raised in Irvine, California since March 10th, 1998. Training vigorously in dance for 11 years in Jazz, Lyrical, Tap, Hip-Hop, Ballet, and Contemporary, he started his young years as a dancer at West Coast School Of The Arts. He began working professionally at an early age, being on the 1st and 2nd national tour as Billy on Billy Elliot the Musical. His contemporary solos by mentor Zak Ryan Shlegel (company member of the renowned "ShenWei Dance Company) , lead to an “Outstanding Choreography Award” for two years in a row at the Youth American Grand Prix, as well as placing Lex as the grand finalist and winner at the Spotlight Awards in 2015. At YAGP he advanced both times to the finals in NYC. During 2013 &2014. He earned the title, “Teen Male Best Dancer of the Year” at the Dance Awards, as well as being titled ‘Elite Protégé’ on The Pulse On Tour 2014. Both dance conventions touring from the all over the United States and internationally, he was assisting the top choreographers in the industry on the weekends. In 2015, he won the “Youth American Grand Prix Award” at YAGP Los Angeles Regionals. Also placing as a finalist at the National YoungArts Foundation in 2016. He trained at the Boston Ballet in the Trainee program in 2015 and was promoted to the 2nd Company the following year. In 2016 He won the Dance Awards title again but this time as "Senior Male Best Dancer of the Year” and touring as a demonstrator/choreographer for BreakTheFloor conventions. Currently dancing for Emmy Award winner Travis Wall's Shaping Sound Co, Lex will be touring in the Spring and Summer show "After The Curtain" Lex has been flown internationally such as Canada and Japan to teach and perform for multiple showcases and Galas.
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Awards and Nominations
Helen Hayes Awards - 2012 - Outstanding Lead Actor, Non-Resident Production
Lex IshimotoBilly Elliot the Musical
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TURN IT OUT WITH TILER PECK AND FRIENDS Tour Makes A California Homecoming With West Coast Debut Of New Show
After a sold-out world premiere in New York City and a European debut in London, award-winning American ballerina Tiler Peck, will bring her critically acclaimed show, Turn It Out with Tiler Peck and Friends, to her home state of California this fall.
After a sold-out world premiere in New York City and a European debut in London, award-winning American ballerina Tiler Peck, will bring her critically acclaimed show, Turn It Out with Tiler Peck and Friends, to her home state of California this fall.
Tickets from £18 for TURN IT OUT WITH TILER PECK & FRIENDS
Award-winning New York City Ballet principal dancer, choreographer, actress, author, curator and designer, Tiler Peck tackles the new role of director for Turn It Out with Tiler Peck & Friends.
Award-winning New York City Ballet principal dancer, choreographer, actress, author, curator and designer, Tiler Peck tackles the new role of director for Turn It Out with Tiler Peck & Friends.
Boston Ballet to Present MINDSCAPE This May
Boston Ballet will present MINDscape, a program featuring the world premieres of William Forsythe’s Blake Works III and Resident Choreographer Jorma Elo’s Ruth’s Dance, plus the return of Forsythe’s Blake Works I.
Boston Ballet will present MINDscape, a program featuring the world premieres of William Forsythe’s Blake Works III and Resident Choreographer Jorma Elo’s Ruth’s Dance, plus the return of Forsythe’s Blake Works I.
BWW Review: Tiler Peck-Artists At The Center Thrills New York City Center Audience
The much anticipated dance production, Tiler Peck, Artists At The Center opened on Friday night to the sheer delight of the full-house audience.
The much anticipated dance production, Tiler Peck, Artists At The Center opened on Friday night to the sheer delight of the full-house audience.
VIDEO: Go Inside Rehearsals For Tiler Peck's Artists at The Center
Go inside the rehearsal room with Tiler Peck, Michelle Dorrance, Byron Tittle, and Cassandra Trenary as they rehearse the world premiere City Center commission Time Spell—premiering as part of Artists at the Center.
Go inside the rehearsal room with Tiler Peck, Michelle Dorrance, Byron Tittle, and Cassandra Trenary as they rehearse the world premiere City Center commission Time Spell—premiering as part of Artists at the Center.
VIDEO: Tiller Peck Comes To City Center With Curated Evening
Award-winning New York City Ballet principal dancer Tiler Peck tackles a new role as the inaugural artist curator in our Artists at the Center series. With complete freedom to design her own evening, Peck has assembled some of today’s most exciting dance artists for a virtuosic, deeply personal program.
Award-winning New York City Ballet principal dancer Tiler Peck tackles a new role as the inaugural artist curator in our Artists at the Center series. With complete freedom to design her own evening, Peck has assembled some of today’s most exciting dance artists for a virtuosic, deeply personal program.
Boston Ballet's Digital Season to Conclude With BB@YOURHOME: PROCESS & PROGRESS
Boston Ballet’s digital season will conclude with BB@yourhome: Process & Progress, an approximately one-hour long program featuring a collection of dance films by international choreographic and new-to-North America voices Ken Ossola and Nanine Linning, boundary-breaking choreographer Lex Ishimoto, and Boston Ballet Principal Dancer John Lam.
Boston Ballet’s digital season will conclude with BB@yourhome: Process & Progress, an approximately one-hour long program featuring a collection of dance films by international choreographic and new-to-North America voices Ken Ossola and Nanine Linning, boundary-breaking choreographer Lex Ishimoto, and Boston Ballet Principal Dancer John Lam.
BWW Review: THE BARRE PROJECT Perfectly Captures the Essence of Live Performance for the Screen
The Barre Project comes as close to achieving the inimitable experience of being in a performance space as possible without actually being in a theater, witnessing a live performance. One could even say it was almost easy to forget that you weren't really watching The Barre Project live.
The Barre Project comes as close to achieving the inimitable experience of being in a performance space as possible without actually being in a theater, witnessing a live performance. One could even say it was almost easy to forget that you weren't really watching The Barre Project live.
The Annenberg Center And NextMove Dance Present Stars Of American Ballet
The Annenberg Center and NextMove Dance present Stars of American Ballet, which brings together today's most remarkable ballet talent in a cast of principal and soloist dancers from the New York City Ballet and other renowned companies. Led by Daniel Ulbricht, a?oeone of the best male ballet dancers in New York,a?? (Dance Magazine) this collective makes its Philadelphia debut with masterpieces by Balanchine, Wheeldon and more in a captivating ode to ballet. Performances are Friday, October 18 (8 PM) and Saturday, October 19 (2 PM and 8 PM). Visit AnnenbergCenter.org for tickets.
The Annenberg Center and NextMove Dance present Stars of American Ballet, which brings together today's most remarkable ballet talent in a cast of principal and soloist dancers from the New York City Ballet and other renowned companies. Led by Daniel Ulbricht, a?oeone of the best male ballet dancers in New York,a?? (Dance Magazine) this collective makes its Philadelphia debut with masterpieces by Balanchine, Wheeldon and more in a captivating ode to ballet. Performances are Friday, October 18 (8 PM) and Saturday, October 19 (2 PM and 8 PM). Visit AnnenbergCenter.org for tickets.
The Dance Event of the Summer, DancerPalooza, Moves to San Diego For its Fifth Year
DancerPalooza is a comprehensive one-of-a-kind dance experience for dance fans and enthusiasts, running July 24 - 29 at the San Diego Convention Center. For one week, under one roof, DancerPalooza brings together the dance world: the industry's top professional choreographers, the hottest young dancers from TV and film, master teachers, dance professionals and dance students of all ages. Last year in Long Beach DancerPalooza welcomed over 5,000 dancers and enthusiasts to participate in the annual six-day festival. Now, in its fifth year -- and for the first time in San Diego -- DancerPalooza promises to be even bigger and better.
DancerPalooza is a comprehensive one-of-a-kind dance experience for dance fans and enthusiasts, running July 24 - 29 at the San Diego Convention Center. For one week, under one roof, DancerPalooza brings together the dance world: the industry's top professional choreographers, the hottest young dancers from TV and film, master teachers, dance professionals and dance students of all ages. Last year in Long Beach DancerPalooza welcomed over 5,000 dancers and enthusiasts to participate in the annual six-day festival. Now, in its fifth year -- and for the first time in San Diego -- DancerPalooza promises to be even bigger and better.
BWW Review: YAGP Final Round and Gala Shone More Brightly Than Ever in 2018
The eagerly anticipated 2018 NYC Final Round and Gala of Youth America Grand Prix were the best I've seen in all my years of covering YAGP. On the evening of April 18th at the David H. Koch Theater in Lincoln Center, the technical prowess as well as the beyond-their-years artistry of the competitors in the Final Round gave credence to YAGP's slogan: “Ensuring the Future of Dance”.
The eagerly anticipated 2018 NYC Final Round and Gala of Youth America Grand Prix were the best I've seen in all my years of covering YAGP. On the evening of April 18th at the David H. Koch Theater in Lincoln Center, the technical prowess as well as the beyond-their-years artistry of the competitors in the Final Round gave credence to YAGP's slogan: “Ensuring the Future of Dance”.
VIDEO: Watch The Unofficial Guide To YOUTH AMERICA GRAND PRIX At Lincoln Center
World's largest student ballet scholarship audition - YOUTH AMERICA GRAND PRIX - returns to the David H. Koch Theater at Lincoln Center to host its 2018 finals week in New York City. The week of ballet festivities will include the YAGP Final Round with performances by the world's most talented ballet students on April 18th, and the critically-acclaimed 'Stars of Today Meet the Stars of Tomorrow' Gala on April 19th.
World's largest student ballet scholarship audition - YOUTH AMERICA GRAND PRIX - returns to the David H. Koch Theater at Lincoln Center to host its 2018 finals week in New York City. The week of ballet festivities will include the YAGP Final Round with performances by the world's most talented ballet students on April 18th, and the critically-acclaimed 'Stars of Today Meet the Stars of Tomorrow' Gala on April 19th.
YOUTH AMERICA GRAND PRIX To Present Annual Gala and Finals At Lincoln Center
World's largest student ballet scholarship audition - YOUTH AMERICA GRAND PRIX – returns to the David H. Koch Theater at Lincoln Center to host its 2018 finals week in New York City. The week of ballet festivities will include the YAGP Final Round with performances by the world's most talented ballet students on April 18th, and the critically-acclaimed “Stars of Today Meet the Stars of Tomorrow” Gala on April 19th.
World's largest student ballet scholarship audition - YOUTH AMERICA GRAND PRIX – returns to the David H. Koch Theater at Lincoln Center to host its 2018 finals week in New York City. The week of ballet festivities will include the YAGP Final Round with performances by the world's most talented ballet students on April 18th, and the critically-acclaimed “Stars of Today Meet the Stars of Tomorrow” Gala on April 19th.
SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE Returns For 15th Season, Premiering Summer 2018 On FOX
SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE Returns For 15th Season, Premiering Summer 2018 On FOX
SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE Returns For 15th Season, Premiering Summer 2018 On FOX
Travis Wall's SHAPING SOUND AFTER THE CURTAIN Winter Tour to Stop at The VETS
Break The Floor Productions and Travis Wall have announced casting for the 2018 winter tour dates of their groundbreaking new show SHAPING SOUND After The Curtain, including a January 25, 7:30pm stop at The VETS in Providence.
Break The Floor Productions and Travis Wall have announced casting for the 2018 winter tour dates of their groundbreaking new show SHAPING SOUND After The Curtain, including a January 25, 7:30pm stop at The VETS in Providence.
SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE Stars Coming to National Theatre
BREAK THE FLOOR PRODUCTIONS and TRAVIS WALL are pleased to announce casting for the 2018 winter tour dates of their groundbreaking new show SHAPING SOUND After The Curtain, which comes to Washington, D.C.'s National Theatre for one performance only on Wednesday, January 24, 2018 at 7:30pm.
BREAK THE FLOOR PRODUCTIONS and TRAVIS WALL are pleased to announce casting for the 2018 winter tour dates of their groundbreaking new show SHAPING SOUND After The Curtain, which comes to Washington, D.C.'s National Theatre for one performance only on Wednesday, January 24, 2018 at 7:30pm.
SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE Stars Coming to National Theatre
BREAK THE FLOOR PRODUCTIONS and TRAVIS WALL are pleased to announce casting for the 2018 winter tour dates of their groundbreaking new show SHAPING SOUND After The Curtain, which comes to Washington, D.C.'s National Theatre for one performance only on Wednesday, January 24, 2018 at 7:30pm.
BREAK THE FLOOR PRODUCTIONS and TRAVIS WALL are pleased to announce casting for the 2018 winter tour dates of their groundbreaking new show SHAPING SOUND After The Curtain, which comes to Washington, D.C.'s National Theatre for one performance only on Wednesday, January 24, 2018 at 7:30pm.
Travis Wall's SHAPING SOUND AFTER THE CURTAIN Winter Tour to Stop at The VETS
Break The Floor Productions and Travis Wall have announced casting for the 2018 winter tour dates of their groundbreaking new show SHAPING SOUND After The Curtain, including a January 25, 7:30pm stop at The VETS in Providence.
Break The Floor Productions and Travis Wall have announced casting for the 2018 winter tour dates of their groundbreaking new show SHAPING SOUND After The Curtain, including a January 25, 7:30pm stop at The VETS in Providence.
Luther Burbank Center for the Arts to Welcome SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE This Fall
Luther Burbank Center for the Arts welcomes "SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE," the 14-time Emmy Award-winning show that sparked America's fascination with dance, for one night only on Sunday, November 18, 2017 at 8 p.m.
Luther Burbank Center for the Arts welcomes "SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE," the 14-time Emmy Award-winning show that sparked America's fascination with dance, for one night only on Sunday, November 18, 2017 at 8 p.m.
America's Favorite Dancer Announced on SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE
Last night, SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE came to a dramatic conclusion when Lex Ishimoto was named the winner during the live two-hour season finale on FOX. I
Last night, SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE came to a dramatic conclusion when Lex Ishimoto was named the winner during the live two-hour season finale on FOX. I
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What awards has Lex Ishimoto been nominated for?
and Outstanding Lead Actor, Non-Resident Production (Helen Hayes Awards) for Billy Elliot the Musical .
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