You may already know author, actor, and choreographer, Matthew Shaffer from his television work on the top Netflix original series, Wet Hot American Summer, or from his notable advice on Dance Moms, or perhaps you recognize him from his short-lived role as a Pottery Barn sales associate. Matthew’s debut book, So You Want To Be A Dancer launched as an Amazon #1 New Release in Performing Arts and continues to dominate the charts.
After attending the prestigious Orange County School of the Arts, Matthew continued his professional career as aprincipal dancer for the world-renowned company, Giordano Dance Chicago. Highlighted credits include: Cold Case, Jackass Number Two,The Christmas Spectacular at Radio City Music Hall, Hansel & Gretel at The Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, Earth to America with Jason Alexander, Broadway Cares with Rosie O’Donnell, Disney XD’s Kickin’ It, Bunheads, he appears along side Adam Levine on ;Broad City, and most recently you can catch Matthew on the breakout show Crazy Ex Girlfriend.
Matthew is the co-founder of A Group Production, LLC where he serves as executive producer; and has performed in, choreographed, directed or produced over 40 projects between Broadway, Filmand Television.
As a choreographer, Shaffer’s work has been performed by A-Lister’s like Ben Stiller, Rachel Platten (Fight Song), Megan Mullally, Armie Hammer, and Rebel Wilson.
For well over sixteen years, Matthew has worked as a dance educator at leading performing arts conservatories and conventions across the United States and Europe including Broadway Dance Center and Giordano Dance Center, and is currently on faculty at the Studio School in Los Angeles, CA. If you insist on knowing more, Matthew encourages you to Google him, and follow him on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook: @funnyshaffer.
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