Amy Hall
Amy Hall began her training at the age of two, in Huntsville, Alabama. During her formative years she studied on scholarship at the prestigious School of American Ballet in New York City. She would return to New York to attend college and receive her B.F.A. from The Juilliard School.
Biography
While at Juilliard, Ms. Hall choreographed numerous pieces including, “Paris Blues” which was performed across Argentina in major theaters. As a performer, she has had the pleasure of working along side Ann Reinking and the late Gwen Verdon, in “Fosse”. Ms. Hall has also worked with Susan Stroman and Harry Connick, Jr. in “Thou Shalt Not” where she made her Broadway debut. Continuing to pursue her performing passion, other credits including Contact (National Tour), A Christmas Carol, The Radio City Christmas Spectacular (Rockette), House of Flowers, The Guiding Light (CBS), Broadway: The American Musical (PBS), and on film The Producers. Ms. Hall is also a requested choreographer. Recent works include: Break Free (The Ailey School), Stars of Ballet and Broadway (Detroit Music Hall), Kidz Bop Live! (QVC), Law and Order: Trial by Jury (NBC), Chappelles’ Show (asst.), and the Élan Awards. Recently, Ms. Hall has been on tour with Chita Rivera in Chita Rivera: The Dancer’s Life.
Artistic statement
“Where You Are” from Kiss of the Spiderwoman
Being an artist is not easy, especially in this business. You have ups and you have downs. In show business, it’s call being employed or unemployed. And I have experienced both. Learning to deal with it is another matter. Which brings me to my inspiration for this original piece. As always you listen to tons and tons of music. Then finally something speaks to you. Instead of doing the number in the context of the show I decided to interpret it in a different way. Enjoy!
“Opening: I Hope I Get It” from A Chorus Line
As a choreographer, you work with many different people, actors, singers, musicians, and even non- performers. ALL are fabulous! But when given the opportunity to work with dancers, it’s special. They are a special breed. There is a sacred partnership between a dancer and a choreographer. So I wanted to re-create a musical theatre piece that paid tribute to dancers and choreographers. Naturally the first thing that came to mind was “A Chorus Line”. To me this show represents more than just getting a job. It represents passion, discipline, and integrity – qualities we all strive to master.