Jack Manley

Jack is an all-round performer from Dorset. It was there where his dance and music training began at age 7. As a talented percussionist with Dorset Music Service, he has performed in a variety of orchestras and jazz ensembles. As a self-taught musician (piano, electric and acoustic guitar, bass, ukulele and mandolin), Jack's services are sought by a variety of show producers and he enjoys composing and mixing musical scores for events. Clients/Credits include Birdgang Dance Company, East London Dance, and Breakin' Convention.

The performing arts course at Bournemouth and Poole College opened more doors for Jack. It was here that Jack undertook musical theatre and drama training. He subsequently appeared in leading roles in Jellicoe Theatre productions of A Clockwork Orange and The Addams Family. Most recently Jack has toured with UV Talent Gospel Choir and performed on live shows for X-factor, Britain's Got Talent and The Voice, as well as backing artists such as Mariah Carey and Jennifer Hudson.

As a dancer Jack has trained in a vast array of urban styles, including hip hop, popping, house, breaking, locking, capoeira, as well as tap and ballet. He recently graduated from University of East London with first class honours in Dance: Urban Practice. He has grown up in crews, battling and competing at World Championship level, most recently gaining 2nd place in 2015 in both Battles with The Unknown and Team World Finals with Shake Dance. As a member of Birdgang Dance Company he performed 'Vice' in Breakin' Convention's Canada Tour and 'NOX: Evidence of Absence' Virtual Reality.

More of Jack's credits include: Fergie; Move It; Budweiser; Bollywood; Wembley Arena; The Royal Albert Hall; Sky One and BBC One Show.