"Drawing on the grounded strength of modern dance, the vivacity of Afro-Caribbean dance and the meticulousness of ballet, Fagan’s technique lends itself to feats of balance, which seem impossible until you see them with your own eyes." - Gia Kourlas, The New York Times
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The Tony Award-Winning Choreographer of Disney's The Lion King on Broadway
Millions around the world have seen Disney’s The Lion King, the stage version of the beloved cartoon feature. The choreographer behind every movement on stage? Garth Fagan. The musical swept the Tonys in 1998 with awards for best musical, direction, scenery, costumes and lighting design. Recently celebrating it's 25th anniversary last February, Garth Fagan now remains as the longest running Black choreographer on Broadway!
The mission of Garth Fagan Dance School [GFDS] is to create an environment in which an appreciation for dance and all of the arts is instilled and fostered. By using tenets of the Fagan Technique as a developmental tool, and adhering to the Fagan mantra "Discipline is Freedom" GFDS builds self-esteem and leadership skills while increasing the mental and physical strength of our students. The professional dance setting provides structure for students of all levels, especially those preparing for a career in dance.
Spring 2024
Summer Movement Institute
Garth Fagan Dance School
Photo Credits (Top to Bottom): Gabrielle Samuel and Kiara Jolie Haywood in "Senku" by Paula Hamada Summit, Home Showcase at MCC Theater, circa 2023; Headshot of Garth Fagan by Mattwittmeyer, circa 2010; Natalie Rogers-Cropper and Lutin Tanner working Dress Run by Rosalie O'Conner, The Joyce Theater; John Crim in "My Dear Brother", Sabrina Cmelak in "The North Star" by Paula Hamada Summit, Home Showase at MCC Theater, circa 2023. Home Showcase at MCC Theater, circa 2023; Photo of students at the Summer Movement Institute, credit unknown; Garth Receiving a Tony, credit unknown, circa 1994; Two Student Ensemble Dancers by Nicolina Scibona at Home Showcase at MCC Theater, circa 2024; Photo of Summer Intensive, credit unknown, circa 2016; John Crim, Davente Gilreath, Sabrina Cmelak, and Gabrielle Samuel in "Contact Fours" by Steven Pisano, The Joyce Theater circa 2022.
