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Al Blackstone (he/him/his) is an Emmy-winning director, choreographer, and educator. His passion for bringing people together to experience something meaningful drives him to make dances, tell stories, and encourage joyful connection. Born in New Jersey and raised in a dance studio, he has called New York City home for more than a decade. In that time he has created emotional work for the stage and screen, thrown dance parties for charity, and introduced hundreds of people to one another.

He resides in Queens with his husband Abraham and has kept a journal since he’s 12.

Al is short for Albert.

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“Blackstone is a choreographic novelist; he creates character, illustrates intention, and synthesizes subtext as organically as a poet might scribe a sonnet.”

— Dance Informa

PRESS & PODCASTS

Dance Magazine:Choreographer Al Blackstone on Growing Up in a Dancing Family

Dance or die, baby.

Chicago Tribune: Giordano Dance Takes a Dive with a Theatrical New Work by Emmy Winner Al Blackstone

NPR: Isn't This A Lovely Day For A 'Top Hat' Tribute?

Blackstone's choreography captures the yearning to be joyful with moments of desperation from feeling confined.

Playbill:From Broadway’s Wicked to an Emmy Nomination: Al Blackstone Talks Choreographing the Perfect Partner Dance

Nominated for So You Think You Can Dance, Blackstone reveals the philosophy that guides his screen work and his classes at Broadway Dance Center and STEPS.

Dance Magazine:Al Blackstone Opens Up About Being Nominated for an Emmy at Such a Bittersweet Time

“In the studio—it’s always in the studio."

Dance Informa:Al Blackstone: For the love of dance, and Freddie

Choreographer Al Blackstone is taking another foray into the concert dance world, presenting a full-length work at New York’s famed Joyce Theater.

Dancers of New York: Al Blackstone

Just be cool, everybody. Be cool [laughs]. Working with dancers is often times figuring out who to bring in a room with you. I want to work with people that are comfortable in their skin and aren’t trying to prove something to me. Be you, and I think the rest will fall into place.

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UPCOMING PROJECTS

Giordano Dance Chicago

RESIDENT CHOREOGRAPHER: AL BLACKSTONE

Giordano Dance Chicago (GDC) illuminates beauty and invigorates the world with deep connections. Stay tuned to Giordano Dance Chicago as Blackstone creates new work for the upcoming Studio 62.

Anastasia (Bucks county playhouse)

CHOREOGRAPHER: AL BLACKSTONE

November 22, 2024 - January 5, 2025

Featuring the popular songs from the original animated feature and more, Anastasia is a sweeping musical adventure that transports its audience from the twilight of the Russian Empire to the euphoria of Paris in the 1920s. A brave young woman named Anya sets out to discover the mystery of her past but is pursued by a ruthless Soviet officer determined to silence her.

GUYS & DOLLS (MALTZ JUPITER THEATER)

DIRECTOR/CHOREOGRAPHER: AL BLACKSTONE

March 18 - April 6, 2025

A Musical Fable of Broadway Get ready to roll the dice and fall in love with all the characters in Guys and Dolls. This high-energy musical set in the bustling 1950’s Big Apple, is filled with favorite show tunes like, “Luck Be A Lady” and “Sit Down You’re Rockin the Boat.” Join the gamblers, the dames and the dreamers for a night of pure entertainment and fun with this Tony Award® winning favorite!

Adam Koch (Set Design); Steven Royal (Video Design); JoHanna Pan (Costume Design); Dalton Hamilton (Lighting Design)

PAST PROJECTS

“Dance appears in a flash and then disappears just as quickly; it’s gorgeous that way.”

— Al Blackstone (Dance Magazine)

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