PERIDANCE FACULTY
Current
Ray F. Davis
Jazz
BIOGRAPHY
Ray F. Davis is a performer, choreographer, teacher born in Kingston, Jamaica and currently resides in the Bronx, NY. He is in his 18th year of being a dance professional and he is still adding movement from different genres and is always a hungry student. Ray has trained under the BLADE technique with the Hip Hop Dance Conservatory. He was the Associate Artistic Director of the Hip Hop Dance Conservatory and BLADE Dance Academy. Ray is proficient in various styles of Hip Hop and many genres of partner dance as well as solo dances such as Lindy Hop, Salsa, Foxtrot, Ballet, Modern and Jazz to name a few. He has travelled to China, Cuba, Barbados, Sweden, England, Canada, Puerto Rico, Korea and Various states to train, perform and teach. Ray F. Davis sends a huge thank you to his Mentors, dancers, teachers and people who have/continue to influence and cultivate his passion for movement.
CLASS DESCRIPTION
This class will explore jazz movement that is rich in culture and improvisation. Rooted movement, free from ballet and modern techniques; it will be centered around jazz music and finding your style and voice.