Stephen Hues  Choreographer

Biography

      _{Stephen Hues has entertained and inspired audiences with his high-octane,  larger than life multi-media theater performances in the Theaters, Galleries, Cabaret Spaces and Streets of Los Angeles, Black Rock City, NYC, Montréal, Toronto, Vancouver, London and Berlin. He recently choreographed the world première Children's Opera 'KEEPERS Of The NIGHT' for the Los Angeles Children's Chorus, Conducted by Grant Gershon and Directed by Corey Madden. With Corey he taught ensemble exercises, movement explorations and character development  to 65 kids in Opera Camp prior to beginning the rehearsal process. In the fall of 2006 he taught a three week workshop at the Stella Adler Institute in Hollywood, on Character Development Through Movement Analysis. In the winter of 2006 he choreographed a major revival of the 1960s iconic 'American Tribal Love-Rock Musical, HAIR', for Canadian Stage, Toronto, Directed by Robert Prior. Since relocating to Los Angeles from Montréal, Canada, Stephen has collaborated often with Robert  to create large scale spectacles. After an engagement at the renowned La Mama ETC, their work RAMAYANA 2K3 earned 5 New York City Drama Desk Award Nominations, including 'Outstanding Choreography' and 'Unique Theatrical Experience' for the 2003-'04 NYC season.}

        _{In the Studio or on Set, Stephen tries to create a safe & sacred environment to work & explore in. He believes in the Big Picture. Stephen enjoys giving workshops in dance, and character movement development, for Professionals to First Timers. When not choreographing he is designing clothes for Stephen Hues Designs at   www.stephenhuesdesigns.com}

  Grants and Award Nominations:

   2004 NYC Drama Desk Award Nomination for 'Outstanding Choreography & Unique Theatrical Experience' RAMAYANA 2K3.

    2004 Seth Landsberg Foundation, for RAMAYANA 2K4.

    2004 North Hollywood Theater District Award nomination for Lighting Design, RAMAYANA 2K4.

    2003 LAWeekly Theatre Award Nomination for Choreography, RAMAYANA 2K3.

    2003 Seth Landsberg Foundation, for RAMAYANA 2K3.

    1997 Canada Council, Interdisciplinary and Performance Art Program, for HOUSE OPERA.

    1995 Canada Council, Interdisciplinary and Performance Art Program, for GAIA’S STORM.

    1989 Academic Award for Excellence in the Arts, Ohio State University.

    1987-89 Dance Scholarship, Ohio State University.

    Choreography Experience:

   2008    NO WHERE MAN, Music Video Featuring Billy Avarathar.

               THE QUEENS BIRTHDAY, Stilt Circus, summer show for Universal City Walk, CA.

   2007    KEEPERS OF THE NIGHT, Conducted by Grant Gershon and Directed by Corey Madden, CA

   2006    HAIR,  Directed by Robert Prior, CanStage Bluma Theater, Toronto, CA

   2004    OLLANTAY, WARRIOR Of The SUN, Directed by Luis Avalos, El Portal Theater, NOHO, CA

            RAMAYANA 2K4, 20 performances, El Portal Theater, NOHO, CA.

            CHTHONIC, Film, Opening dance scene with credits, Directed by Rafael Zielinski.

            ZEUS OF THE WORLD, Male Beauty Pageant, El Portal Theater, NOHO, CA.

            TEMPLE OF THE DANCING DRAGON,  Qtopia, Hollywood, CA.

            LOS ANGELES INDIAN FILM FESTIVAL, Opening Night, SIR, Hollywood, CA.

   2003    RAMAYANA 2K3, 14 performances, LA MaMa, NYC, NY.

            RAMAYANA 2K3, Excerpts, Burning Man Festival, Black Rock City, NA.

            LA INDIAN FILM FESTIVAL, Opening Night, Henry Fonda Theatre, Hollywood, CA.

            RAMAYANA 2K3, 30 performances, Gascon Theater, Culver City, CA.

   2002    ANI-MOTION, SYNAPSE Dance, Guest Artist for Santa Monica College Dance Dept.

            RAMAYANA 2K2, 8 performances, Highways Performance Art Space, Santa Monica, CA.

            I AM FANTASY, Qtopia, Hollywood, CA.

            I AM FANTASY, Hollywood Athletic Club, Hollywood, CA.

   1999    IT’S A QUEER WORLD, Just for Laughs Festival, Montreal, CA.

            HOUSE OPERA, Vancouver East Culture Center, Vancouver, CA.

            HOUSE OPERA, High Performance Rodeo, Calgary, CA.

   1998    THE BEAT, Black & Blue Circuit Party, Palais de Congres, Montreal,  CA.

            KICK IT! Karpe Diem, London, England.

            KICK IT! Berri-Square, Montreal, CA.

            WORDS WORLDS, Opera House, Toronto, CA.

            KICK IT! White Ball, CEPSUM Stadium, Montreal, CA.

            HOUSE OPERA, It’s in the Mix, World Premiere, Sadie Bronfman Center for the Arts, Montreal.

   Education:

BFA from Ohio State University; emphasis in Choreography and Performance. Since then I have studied and  explored Suzuki/Viewpoints, Bikram & Kundalini Yoga, Russian Ballet, Wu Shu Martial Arts, Acrobatics, Staff tricks, Break Dance, Club Dance, Belly Dance, Silk Veils, African Dance, Pop Locking, Stiletto Dancing, American Folk Dance, Acting, Improvisational Theater, Vocal training, Photography and Lighting Design.