2006 Joe Istre
Workshop
Joe Istre’s cutting-edge, stylized movement and unique approach to teaching combined with his understanding of the art, keep him in demand nation-wide. His performing credits include 42nd St., Chess, Contact , and the Radio City Christmas Spectacular, to name a few. He assisted with London’s West End production of Hot Mikado, the Tony nominated Broadway show Ain’t Broadway Grand, and the German version of Beauty and the Beast. Choreography credits include shows for HBO, Midas Muffler, American Express, and Merle Norman Cosmetics. Istre has taught at the International Ballet Festival in Jackson, MI. and had his piece “Come Together” was placed on the National Arts Choreography Plan. Joe was also chosen as one of the finalist in the Leo’s Jazz Dance competition, and last year his choreography won a soloist the Bronze metal at the Helsinki Ballet competition. Joe also has his own series of dance instruction videos that he sells at his site, www.joeistre.com. Joe teaches at universities, conventions, and schools all around the country, and at home in the NYC area.