JAYDE
HOWARD is an internationally recognized dance figure as a master teacher,
choreographer and performer. In the commercial dance field, he has worked with
such entertainers as: Taylor Dayne, The Cover Girls, Samantha Fox, the LA Laker
Girls, and dance music icon Kristine W to name a few. With nearly 30 years in
the business he has trained, mentored and choreographed for dance studios,
companies, teams, pageants, high
schools, colleges, conventions and many other prestigious institutions across
the United States, the Caribbean and Europe. As a competitive director for many
years for award winning studios on the Florida Coast including his own former
training facility Jayde Howard’s Dance Legacy
Mr. Howard and his students have
received many accolades, scholarships, top overall awards at regionals and
Nationals including “Best Technical Performance”, “Top Choreography”, “ADCC
Studio Excellence Award”, and “Top Studio”.
As a performer he has appeared in theater,
cabaret shows, nightclubs, Las Vegas shows, cruise ships, theme parks, and
television. His London and Broadway show highlight credits include : Cats (Mr. Mistoffles), Fosse (lead
dancer), Chicago, Chorus Line (Paul) and 42nd Street. He was also
featured in performances of the Boston Ballet and a member of BOP (Body Of
People); a London based Jazz Dance Company under the direction of Dollie Henry.
Mr. Howard is a member of Actor’s Equity Association (NYC), Dance Masters of
Florida and has received training and has been certified by
D.M.A.(Dance Masters
Of America) and Acrobatic Arts to teach
dance and acrobatics.
Mr. Jayde received his formal and competitive training in
the Northeast with a former rockette from
Radio City, The Southern R.I. Youth
Ballet company, Gerrianne Genga Dance & Gymnastics, Festival Ballet of
R.I. , D.M.A. (Dance Masters Of America) and the Dance Teachers Club Of Boston.
His education also includes Tremaine Dance Conventions and the former Tremaine
Dance Center in California studying on scholarship with dance icon’s and legends
Joe Tremaine & Doug Caldwell and
the TDC faculty, The Edge Performing Arts
Center (LA), Broadway Dance Center (NYC), Pineapple Dance Studios (London) in
addition to the many teachers and choreographers he has had the privilege of
working with and assisting for over the years.
He is proud of his many students whom have received numerous accolades
and awards including (D.O.T.Y.) “Dancer Of The Year “ as well as scholarships
to train at regional and nationally accredited conventions and institutions in
L.A., N.Y.C. and all across the country. His students are working in the
industry across the country and abroad in professional ballet, jazz and
modern/contemporary companies, theme parks, Broadway, Las Vegas, LA, cruise
lines, music videos, industrials, tours and television. He continues to train
by attending events such as The Dance Teacher’s Summit (NYC & LA) and
prestigious conventions across the country to continue to bring his students
the very best in dance training and education.