Fine Line Theatre Arts: Classes



	FineLine Theatre Arts is committed to the idea that passion is eminently transferable and breeds success for both teacher and student. FineLine is not only committed to helping children pursue performing as a profession, but also for them to mature with greater confidence as individuals, therefore making better professionals in any endeavor. Our wish at FineLine is to create a safe an nurturing environment wherein students of any flexibility and age may study the performing arts enjoyably and participate in various degrees of performance opportunities. With this exemplary, talented staff and a beautiful new space, our goal remains to enlighten the mind, spirit and body of all our students and communities in which we reside. Join us as we look forward to a bright future at FineLine Theatre Arts. Elizabeth Parkinson & Scott Wise
		Scott Wise, Founder and Director Scott has been Broadway’s leading song & dance man throughout the last three decades. He is a Tony award winner (Broadway’s highest performance honor) for Jerome Robbins’ Broadway. Additionally, he was nominated for the Tony Award for his performances in State Fair and Fosse. He is also the proud recipient of the 1997 Connecticut’s Best Actor in a musical for Lucky in the Rain at East Haddam’s Goodspeed Opera House. You can also see Mr. Wise in the hit movie musical Chicago. A veteran performer of thirteen Broadway shows, Mr. Wise has also choreographed and directed on Off Broadway and regionally. He worked side-by-side with Twyla Tharp as assistant director for the award-winning hit musical, Movin’ Out. Scott has taught nationwide as well as in New York’s Broadway Dance Center and Step’s on Broadway. He has recently been certified by Dance Educators of America. With his back ground so rooted in performing on Broadway he hopes to share his knowledge, guide aspiring performers, and share the joy he has found throughout his career to students of all levels. Elizabeth Parkinson, Founder and Director Elizabeth is presently one of New York’s greatest dance stars. Acclaimed in ballet, modern, and jazz styles, Ms. Parkinson has performed worldwide as a principle with the Joffrey Ballet, Feld Ballet, Donald Byrd/The Group, and Twyla Tharp Dance. In 1999, she segued to Broadway and received tremendous praise as a lead in Fosse and later in the hit Twyla Tharp/Billy Joel musical, Movin’ Out, where she earned the 2003 Tony-award nomination and the highly coveted Astaire Award for best female dancer on Broadway. Elizabeth continues to perform as a concert soloist and on the Movin’ Out national tour. This past summer she taught for Broadway Dance Center and Step's on Broadway, and choreographed her first piece for The Main Event in Detroit produced by John Crutchman and The West Coast Dance Explosion (WCDE). Elizabeth will be teaching ballet for the WCDE national tour 06/07. Often described as fiery, fearless, and an indefatigably hard worker, Elizabeth hopes to pass on her passion, love and strong work ethic to her students.