Renae Donald Jazz/Hip Hop/Musical Theater

Photo by Michelle Smith

Miss Renae has been a student of dance for most of her life.  Being a “military brat”, she has experienced dance starting in England, in Albuquerque, New Mexico and Fort Walton Beach, Florida.  She became a member of the Dance Theatre of Northwest Florida under the direction of Noreen Poppell.   While there, she danced the role of Spanish as well as being a corp dancer in “Night of the Nutcracker” and Jewel Fairy in “Sleeping Beauty”.  She then fulfilled a life-long dream of studying in New York City, attending the American Music and Dramatic Academy with noted Broadway dancers and choreographers like Lindsay Chambers (Mr. Mistoffelees in “Cats”), Mark Santoro (Carrie, choreographer of the ’94 and ’96 Superbowl Halftime performances), and Tracey Bonner (National Tour of “A Chorus Line”).  Since graduating AMDA, she has appeared at the “Pokemon Party of the Decade” at Bryant Park as Meowth, and in “Philly Dares: Simply Irresistible” as Gina McMullan and a dancer.  She recently filmed in the Philadelphia 48 Hour Film Festival, and performed in the ensemble of the New Candelight Theatre's production of "Hello Dolly!" whil understudying the parts of Minni Fay and Ennengarde.   She will be appearing in the ensemble of the Ocean City Theatre Company this summer.

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