Ray Hesselink

Ray Hesselink

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Ray Hesselink is a director and choreographer living and working in New York City. Ray has had the privilege to help train the children performing in Broadway's Billy Elliot: The Musical. 

As a dancer, Ray created the role of Mr. Happy in Derick Grant's Imagine Tap! As a performer, Ray's favorite performances include originating the role of "Bud" in Batboy: The Musical. He has also been featured as a principal dancer ...read more

Class Descriptions

Adv/Beg Tap

5-8 years Complete understanding & proficiency of tap basics and general dance terminology.

Ray's tap class emphasizes technique through warm-up, across the floor, tap turns, and combination. His style is greatly inspired by the MGM films of the 1930–50s, reminiscent of such tap greats as Fred Astaire, Eleanor Powell, and Ann Miller. Ray uses intricate rhythms and fun footwork to create challenging, musical, and entertaining choreography.

Int Tap

8+ years training. Class is fast & geared towards professionals.

Int/Adv Tap

10+ years training Professional level. Class is fast & geared towards professionals.

Upcoming Classes

Mon · Nov 25
5:15 pm to 6:45 pm
Int TAP
Tue · Nov 26
5:15 pm to 6:45 pm
Adv Beg TAP
Mon · Dec 02
5:15 pm to 6:45 pm
Int TAP
Tue · Dec 03
5:15 pm to 6:45 pm
Adv Beg TAP
Wed · Dec 04
5:15 pm to 6:45 pm
Int TAP
Mon · Dec 09
5:15 pm to 6:45 pm
Int TAP
Tue · Dec 10
5:15 pm to 6:45 pm
Adv Beg TAP
Wed · Dec 11
5:15 pm to 6:45 pm
Int TAP
Mon · Dec 30
5:15 pm to 6:45 pm
Int TAP
Mon · Jan 06
5:15 pm to 6:45 pm
Int TAP
Tue · Jan 07
5:15 pm to 6:45 pm
Adv Beg TAP
Wed · Jan 08
5:15 pm to 6:45 pm
Int TAP

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  • Broadway Dance Center
  •   322 W 45th St • NYC, NY 10036
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