Ricky Dieter

MUSICAL THEATER JAZZ
CLASS DESCRIPTION: A theatrical & commercial jazz dance class that integrates a variety of traditional & contemporary dance techniques & styles, stimulates & enhances the dancer's mental & physical creative intelligence & stamina, and emphasizes & celebrates the unique vitality, musicality, & joy which distinguishes jazz dance from many other performative dance forms.

Ricky has traveled the world working professionally as a featured performing artist & entertainer (dancer, singer, actor, event host/emcee, etc.) appearing in a variety of musical theater, casino, cruise ship, and event productions, as well as concert dance and site specific creations. He’s performed in productions created or staged by recognized industry professionals, including Barry Manilow, Patti Colombo, Gustavo Vargas, John Charron, Jill Hillier, Carla Kama, Tony Mansker, Jim Raposa & Claudia Shell-Raposa, Julia Gleich, Yasminee Lepe, and numerous others. Throughout a decade, Ricky served as a lead vocalist, dancer, actor, event host, and dance teacher aboard multiple cruise ships for Holland America Line, having learned & performed over 30 different production revue shows created by Stiletto Entertainment. Ricky has taught for numerous dance studios and arts institutions throughout southeast Pennsylvania, and currently serves as an Adjunct Professor specializing in Jazz Dance Technique for the Theatre & Dance department at Muhlenberg College in Allentown, Pennsylvania.