Dein Perry
Dein Perry (b. Newcastle, Australia) is an award-winning Australian actor, dancer and choreographer best known for his work with Tap Dogs and the Sydney 2000 Olympics.
Early life and career
Perry grew up in Newcastle. He received dance lessons from the age of four. He left school at the age of sixteen to work as a steel fitter and turner, before moving to Sydney a year later to pursue dance[1]
Sydney 2000 Olympics Opening Ceremony
Perry choreographed a tap dance segment of the Sydney 2000 Olympics Opening Ceremony. The dance troupe was led by Bootmen and Tap Dogs dancer Adam Garcia.[2]
Shows
- Hot Shoe Shuffle (1995)
- Tap Dogs (1996)
- Steel City (1998)
Films
Awards
Perry won the Laurence Olivier Award for two consecutive years (in 1995 and 1996). At the time he was the youngest person to do so.[3]
| Year | Nominee/work | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | Best Theatre Choreographer (with David Atkins for Hot Shoe Shuffle) | Laurence Olivier Theatre Award[4] | Won |
| Best Supporting Role (Hot Shoe Shuffle) | Green Room Awards (Melbourne) | Nominated | |
| Best Original Choreography (Hot Shoe Shuffle) | Green Room Awards | Won | |
| 1996 | Best Choreographer (Tap Dogs) | Laurence Olivier Theatre Award[5] | Won |
| Dance Performer of the Year[6] | Mo Awards | Won | |
| Best Original Choreography (Tap Dogs) | Green Room Awards | Won | |
| 1997 | Outstanding Choreography | Drama Desk Awards | Nominated |
| Dance Performer of the Year[7] | Mo Awards | Won | |
| 1998 | Best Choreography | Australian Dance Awards | Won |
| Dance Performer of the Year[8] | Mo Awards | Won | |
| 2005 | Outstanding Performance by a Male Dancer | Australian Dance Awards | Won |
References
- ↑ "Celebrity Pets". ABC. Retrieved 4 April 2013.
- ↑ "'Bootmen' Kick-Start Opening Ceremony of 2000 Sydney Olympics". Fox Searchlight Pictures. 10 August 2000. Retrieved 4 April 2013.
- ↑ "Tap Dogs: Creative Team". Retrieved 4 April 2013.
- ↑ "Olivier Winners 1995". Retrieved 4 April 2013.
- ↑ "Olivier Winners 1996". Retrieved 4 April 2013.
- ↑ "Mo Awards: 1996 winners". Mo Awards. Retrieved 4 April 2013.
- ↑ "Mo Awards: 1997 winners". Mo Awards. Retrieved 4 April 2013.
- ↑ "Mo Awards: 1998 winners". Mo Awards. Retrieved 4 April 2013.
External links
- Dein Perry at the Internet Broadway Database
- Dein Perry at the Internet Movie Database
- HLA Management Australia biography
- Tap Dogs website
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