Biography
Tommy is currently a resident choreographer for DANCEWORKS London & been adjudicating for 10 years. Theatre and TV credits include: West Side Story playing ‘Action’ (Cork Opera House) My Fair Lady (starring Helena Blackman KILWORTH HOUSE THEATRE )Pantomimes: Creative Director of the touring big top company, writing & Directing 8 pantos, including The Little mermaid, Aladdin, Alice in Wonderland (starring Peter Dean) for evolution pantomimes : Robin Hood The panto (Canterbury) Dick Whittington (Cambridge Arts theatre) Feature films: Walking of Sunshine, Mamma Mia 2 and the IMAX Olympic movie directed by Danny Boyle (Slumdog Millionaire) New Work: Pictures of Life workshop ( by Lionel Segal)
Cruise :Tommy was a Lead vocalist for Sir Tim Rice and he’s bespoke show about his life “an evening with’ traveling the americas, Europe, Asia, Australia and New Zealand (Seaborne cruises). The Era Boys shows (P&O Cruises)
Teaching:
Tommy is British artist and creative with a background in musical theatre and dance education. Tommy’s early performance path led him to work with Silva young as a child and perform for the queen at the Royal Albert hall. Later influences and mentors would shape Tommy’s career: Philip Foster, Elva Makins, Kasper Cornish, Thearsa Kerr.
Tommy has a background in grass roots Jazz, mastering styles from fosse, matt Mattox and Ailey. Tommys Jazz tech training was provided under the guidance of Teresa Kerr (London studios/Ready Steady Go, Founder of BodyWork Company) this disco tech jazz, combined with American styles of cabaret jazz define Tommys unique style as a choreographer and dance trainer.
Class description
Commercial Jazz
You’ll explore and learn the grass roots of Jazz technique and the early movers and shakers that defined the style. After a good warm up and some center work to practice skills such as balance, breathe control , travel and elevation, you’ll learn some steps in a Jazz style that’s rooted in technique but brought up to date ready for stage, for tours and TV show.
Musical Theatre Jazz
During this class you’ll dance to music of a set theme or style each week from Chicago and other fosse shows, to Wicked, Hamilton and Hello Dolly. We will start with a group warm up, filled With top tips on performance and stage presence, then it’s on to class Work challenges and training- everything from style and movement quality to hat handling and chair dances. Join Tommy weekly for an expressive night of Theatre Jazz, aimed at beginners, suitable for all levels
Music theatre credits include:West Side Story (Cork Opera House) My Fair Lady (Kilworth House Theatre) Picture of Life for  Lionel Sigel (London) An Evening with Sir Tim Rice (international) Films: Walking on Sunshine, Mamma Mia 2, Sky 1 the following.
Fosse Jazz
Join ‘Fosse Man’ Tommy Langdale for a weekly dive into the life and movements of the genius choreographer, Movie Director and Dancer. Music choices will always be showstopping jazz tunes, fosses achieves and of course award winning shows. Learn how to egg walk and why to “whoopie”
Suitable for show heels and the use of a hat:
(Some props provided when desired)
