Amy Jordan
Birth Place: San Francisco, CA
Latest News on Amy Jordan:
California Repertory Company Presents DRY LAND (Apr 21, 2023)
Review: THE SOUND OF MUSIC at Theatre South Playhouse (Dec 4, 2022)
Choreographer Brian Thomas Directs First Feature Film AMY'S VICTORY DANCE (Apr 26, 2022)
California Repertory Company Presents DRY LAND (Apr 21, 2023)
Review: THE SOUND OF MUSIC at Theatre South Playhouse (Dec 4, 2022)
Choreographer Brian Thomas Directs First Feature Film AMY'S VICTORY DANCE (Apr 26, 2022)
BIO
Critical reviews describe singer, songwriter Amy Jordan as, “the voice of an angel.” Born in San Francisco, raised in Palo Alto, CA, her early formation @ Palo Alto High School w/Marjorie Klein and Olga Schuerman were her foundation. Amy began her college experienceas a Vocal performance at The Indiana University School of Music in Bloomington, where she also held an Athletic Scholarship on the Indiana University Women’s Varsity TENNIS Team ( consistently ranked #1 in the Big 10 ). Before her senior year at IU Amy Transferred to UCLA where she finished her degree at UCLA in Music Composition, graduating 1987.
She has appeared and recorded with Joan Baez, Geggy Tah (David Byrne’s Luaka Bop Label), French performance artist CongopunQ, and most recently w/surviving members of The Doors. In 2012 she also gave a live Solo concert featuring her own works in The St. Stephens’ Concert Series in NYC.
Amy sang on the 30th Anniversary special for National Geographic, 2009 French film “Kill Me (Tue Moi)" by Emily Atef, and a Michael C. Ford Poetry ( Hen House Studios ) Album featuring “The (mostly reunited) Doors”.
Her theatre career includes leading and starring roles in the original New York Companies and Casts of “Cowgirls” and "Madison Avenue”,a small featured role on TV’s “One Life to Live,” and numerous leading roles in Regional Theatres across the country. Performing at Symphony Space, Town Hall NYC ,and Radio City Music Hall, she shared the stage with Bebe Neuwirth, Tony Danza, Bea Arthur, Jim Dale, James Naughton, and Ann Reinking.
The Siegel Entertainment Syndicate describes Jordan as a “tender, lovely voice.” And The Daily Review of Alameda County, CA says she is “a soprano clear and fine throughout its wide range.”
“When you sing, you pray twice,” said St Augustine. To hear Amy Jordan sing breathes life to these words.
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California Repertory Company Presents DRY LAND
“Dry Land” will make its debut at the Studio Theatre on April 27th and will continue through May 6th. The opening is set for Thursday April 27th at 7:30pm.
“Dry Land” will make its debut at the Studio Theatre on April 27th and will continue through May 6th. The opening is set for Thursday April 27th at 7:30pm.
Review: THE SOUND OF MUSIC at Theatre South Playhouse
Behind the spectacle, sets, large casts and costumes of many classic musicals are the relatable, human stories, the conflict, the hope and the pure joy of life. Often, however, as audience members we don’t see those things as clearly when distracted by falling chandeliers or giant dance numbers. But there is something emotionally raw and fulfilling when given the chance to see a story you know so well stripped down to its essence – exposing the beauty that has always been there. This was my experience seeing Rodgers and Hammerstein’s classic musical THE SOUND OF MUSIC at Theatre South Playhouse – a beautiful story performed by a talented cast in a simple but immensely effective staging.
Behind the spectacle, sets, large casts and costumes of many classic musicals are the relatable, human stories, the conflict, the hope and the pure joy of life. Often, however, as audience members we don’t see those things as clearly when distracted by falling chandeliers or giant dance numbers. But there is something emotionally raw and fulfilling when given the chance to see a story you know so well stripped down to its essence – exposing the beauty that has always been there. This was my experience seeing Rodgers and Hammerstein’s classic musical THE SOUND OF MUSIC at Theatre South Playhouse – a beautiful story performed by a talented cast in a simple but immensely effective staging.
Choreographer Brian Thomas Directs First Feature Film AMY'S VICTORY DANCE
Emmy-Nominated, Brian Thomas, a former Michael Jackson choreographer, makes his feature film directorial debut in this Award-Winning Documentary, Amy's Victory Dance. It tells the story of Amy Jordan, a former professional dancer, who survives from near-death tragedy to triumphant return to stage, and will be available for streaming on Apple TV/iTunes, Google Play and Vudu beginning on May 13, 2022. Pre-sales for this documentary begin on May 1, which is the anniversary of Amy's near-fatal accident..
Emmy-Nominated, Brian Thomas, a former Michael Jackson choreographer, makes his feature film directorial debut in this Award-Winning Documentary, Amy's Victory Dance. It tells the story of Amy Jordan, a former professional dancer, who survives from near-death tragedy to triumphant return to stage, and will be available for streaming on Apple TV/iTunes, Google Play and Vudu beginning on May 13, 2022. Pre-sales for this documentary begin on May 1, which is the anniversary of Amy's near-fatal accident..
ReelAbilities Film Fest Premieres Choreographer Amy Jordan Documentary
Amy's Victory Dance, a documentary film by Emmy-nominee Brian Thomas, will premiere on April 2 and 5, 2020 as part of the 2020 ReelAbilities Film Festival in New York City. The uplifting and inspiring documentary follows the story of choreographer and dancer Amy Jordan, who, on a beautiful spring day in May 2009, was run over by a 15-ton New York City bus. As she regained awareness, she had no feeling on the right side of her body. Her first thought was, “Am I ever going to dance again?” Her second thought was 'If I survive the night, there will be a Victory Dance.'
Amy's Victory Dance, a documentary film by Emmy-nominee Brian Thomas, will premiere on April 2 and 5, 2020 as part of the 2020 ReelAbilities Film Festival in New York City. The uplifting and inspiring documentary follows the story of choreographer and dancer Amy Jordan, who, on a beautiful spring day in May 2009, was run over by a 15-ton New York City bus. As she regained awareness, she had no feeling on the right side of her body. Her first thought was, “Am I ever going to dance again?” Her second thought was 'If I survive the night, there will be a Victory Dance.'
Choreographer Amy Jordan Will Have Book Signing at ArtSTAGE Performing Arts Center
Amy Jordan, dancer, choreographer and motivational speaker, will read from her new book, Dance Because You Can, on Sunday, January 13 at 1 pm at ArtStage Performing Arts Center, 801 Maplewood Drive in Jupiter. Admission is free, and books will be available for purchase and signing.
Amy Jordan, dancer, choreographer and motivational speaker, will read from her new book, Dance Because You Can, on Sunday, January 13 at 1 pm at ArtStage Performing Arts Center, 801 Maplewood Drive in Jupiter. Admission is free, and books will be available for purchase and signing.
Choreographer Amy Jordan Releases Book DANCE BECAUSE YOU CAN
Amy Jordan, dancer, choreographer and motivational speaker, lays out a simple plan to guide readers through life's inevitable challenges and transform trauma into triumph in her new book, Dance Because You Can: 5 Steps to Transform Trauma into Triumph (Outskirts Press).
Amy Jordan, dancer, choreographer and motivational speaker, lays out a simple plan to guide readers through life's inevitable challenges and transform trauma into triumph in her new book, Dance Because You Can: 5 Steps to Transform Trauma into Triumph (Outskirts Press).
Chita Rivera to Receive Victory Dance Project's Woman of Valour Award
Tony nominee Karine Plantadit will present Victory Dance Project's 'Woman of Valour Award' to Broadway legend Chita Rivera, on Thursday, June 15 at 7:30pm at the opening celebration of the company's third season, at Manhattan Movement & Arts Center (MMAC), 248 W. 60th Street.
Tony nominee Karine Plantadit will present Victory Dance Project's 'Woman of Valour Award' to Broadway legend Chita Rivera, on Thursday, June 15 at 7:30pm at the opening celebration of the company's third season, at Manhattan Movement & Arts Center (MMAC), 248 W. 60th Street.
Chita Rivera to Receive 'Woman of Valor Award' from Victory Dance Project, 6/15
Victory Dance Project, under the Artistic Direction of Amy Jordan, will celebrate its third anniversary with three performances, running June 15 – 18 at Manhattan Movement & Arts Center (no performance on June 16). The season will open with a Celebration honoring Broadway legend Chita Rivera, who will be presented with the company's “Woman of Valor Award.” The program, entitled From This Moment On will also include a world premiere as well pieces from the company's repertory. On June 17 and 18, the program will include special performances by students from Early Mosley's Diversity of Dance company.
Victory Dance Project, under the Artistic Direction of Amy Jordan, will celebrate its third anniversary with three performances, running June 15 – 18 at Manhattan Movement & Arts Center (no performance on June 16). The season will open with a Celebration honoring Broadway legend Chita Rivera, who will be presented with the company's “Woman of Valor Award.” The program, entitled From This Moment On will also include a world premiere as well pieces from the company's repertory. On June 17 and 18, the program will include special performances by students from Early Mosley's Diversity of Dance company.
Chita Rivera to Receive Victory Dance Project's Woman of Valor Award
Victory Dance Project, under the Artistic Direction of Amy Jordan, will celebrate its third anniversary with three performances, running June 15 - 18 at Manhattan Movement & Arts Center. The season will open with a Celebration honoring Broadway legend Chita Rivera, who will be presented with the company's "Woman of Valor Award." The program, entitled From This Movement On will also include a world premiere choreographed by Jordan, as well pieces from the company's repertory.
Victory Dance Project, under the Artistic Direction of Amy Jordan, will celebrate its third anniversary with three performances, running June 15 - 18 at Manhattan Movement & Arts Center. The season will open with a Celebration honoring Broadway legend Chita Rivera, who will be presented with the company's "Woman of Valor Award." The program, entitled From This Movement On will also include a world premiere choreographed by Jordan, as well pieces from the company's repertory.
STAGE TUBE: Amy Jordan to Perform for First Time Since Life-Threatening Accident
Amy Jordan's training and career spans three decades of study and performances in New York, Los Angeles and Miami. She has studied classical ballet, jazz, modern dance and hip-hop with acclaimed choreographers Michael Peters, Michael Rooney, Joe Lanteri and many others.
Amy Jordan's training and career spans three decades of study and performances in New York, Los Angeles and Miami. She has studied classical ballet, jazz, modern dance and hip-hop with acclaimed choreographers Michael Peters, Michael Rooney, Joe Lanteri and many others.
Two Events this Weekend at Manhattan Movement & Arts Center
THE SERIES: VOL. 1, presented by Ballet Inc. Saturday July 23 at 7:30 PM. Reservations: www.ballet-inc.org. FINI DANCE FESTIVAL Sunday, July 24 at 7:30 PM. Reservations: www.ticketsfly.com.
THE SERIES: VOL. 1, presented by Ballet Inc. Saturday July 23 at 7:30 PM. Reservations: www.ballet-inc.org. FINI DANCE FESTIVAL Sunday, July 24 at 7:30 PM. Reservations: www.ticketsfly.com.
JDW Festival to Feature Works of New Choreographers, 4/16-17
Celebrating its fourth annual festival, Jump On the DanceWagon (J/DW) returns to the Ailey Citigroup Theater with a collection of various contemporary performances by four up-and-coming choreographers. Representing a wide range of age, experience, movement style, and culture, this year's festival introduces a new generation of choreographers to the world including Amy Jordan (Victory Dance Project), Cecly Placenti (Six Degrees Dance Company), Mala Desai (Mala's Odissi), and Nicholas Grubbs. (See below for complete program details.)
Celebrating its fourth annual festival, Jump On the DanceWagon (J/DW) returns to the Ailey Citigroup Theater with a collection of various contemporary performances by four up-and-coming choreographers. Representing a wide range of age, experience, movement style, and culture, this year's festival introduces a new generation of choreographers to the world including Amy Jordan (Victory Dance Project), Cecly Placenti (Six Degrees Dance Company), Mala Desai (Mala's Odissi), and Nicholas Grubbs. (See below for complete program details.)
BWW Reviews: The Victory Dance Project
The Victory Dane Project celebrated its first anniversary on May 11, 2015, with a program that, if not stirring or original, at least caught my interest to see the well trained and very passionately committed young dancers.
The Victory Dane Project celebrated its first anniversary on May 11, 2015, with a program that, if not stirring or original, at least caught my interest to see the well trained and very passionately committed young dancers.
BWW Interviews: Choreographer Amy Jordan
Choreographer Amy Jordan's company, The Victory Dance Project, will celebrate its first anniversary this week with an evening of dance entitled People, Power and Possibility on Wednesday, June 3, 2015 at 7 pm at The Ailey Citigroup Theater, 405 West 55th Street (at 9th Avenue). The evening will honor former Ailey star Principal Dancer Renee Robinson, who will receive the company's First Annual Artist for Peace Award and will feature five works choreographed by Jordan.
Choreographer Amy Jordan's company, The Victory Dance Project, will celebrate its first anniversary this week with an evening of dance entitled People, Power and Possibility on Wednesday, June 3, 2015 at 7 pm at The Ailey Citigroup Theater, 405 West 55th Street (at 9th Avenue). The evening will honor former Ailey star Principal Dancer Renee Robinson, who will receive the company's First Annual Artist for Peace Award and will feature five works choreographed by Jordan.
Victory Dance Project to Honor Renee Robinson at Ailey Citigroup, 6/3
The Victory Dance Project will celebrate its first anniversary with an evening of dance entitled People, Power and Possibility on Wednesday, June 3, 2015 at 7 pm at The Ailey Citigroup Theater, 405 West 55th Street (at 9th Avenue). The performance will feature five works choreographed by Company Director Amy Jordan, including Big Fun, and the premiere of an excerpt from Thru the Looking Glass and Human Revolution, a contemporary ballet in five sections. The evening will honor former Ailey star Principal Dancer Renee Robinson, a renowned dance artist who will receive the company's First Annual Artist for Peace Award.
The Victory Dance Project will celebrate its first anniversary with an evening of dance entitled People, Power and Possibility on Wednesday, June 3, 2015 at 7 pm at The Ailey Citigroup Theater, 405 West 55th Street (at 9th Avenue). The performance will feature five works choreographed by Company Director Amy Jordan, including Big Fun, and the premiere of an excerpt from Thru the Looking Glass and Human Revolution, a contemporary ballet in five sections. The evening will honor former Ailey star Principal Dancer Renee Robinson, a renowned dance artist who will receive the company's First Annual Artist for Peace Award.
Hershey Area Playhouse Presents THE TEMPEST This Weekend
Join Hershey Area Playhouse for an evening of Shakespearean fun with its presentation of the classic tale The Tempest this weekend, August 15th and 16th at 7: 30 PM and August 17th at 2 PM.
Join Hershey Area Playhouse for an evening of Shakespearean fun with its presentation of the classic tale The Tempest this weekend, August 15th and 16th at 7: 30 PM and August 17th at 2 PM.
Hershey Area Playhouse Presents THE TEMPEST, 8/15-17
Join Hershey Area Playhouse for an evening of Shakespearean fun with its presentation of the classic tale The Tempest on August 15th and 16th at 7: 30 PM and August 17th at 2 PM.
Join Hershey Area Playhouse for an evening of Shakespearean fun with its presentation of the classic tale The Tempest on August 15th and 16th at 7: 30 PM and August 17th at 2 PM.
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