2023 Summer Intensive Faculty: Matthew Grassa

Matthew Grassa - Hip Hop

Matt Grassa is local to Delaware County, PA and began his dance education at the early age of three. He trained in all styles of dance at a competitive level for ten consecutive years and continues to hone his craft and style. Matt specializes in Hip-Hop, but also loves and is skilled in Tap, Contemporary, Musical Theater, Ballet, Lyrical, Modern and more. During his many years of competing and performing in every genre, he developed a true passion for being on stage. This love for the stage evolved beyond dance and eventually included singing, acting and live theater. Post-graduation Matt began his professional career debuting as the lead dancer (The Pumpkin King) in The Hallo-Fun Fright Show at Knoebels Amusement Park. Additionally, he was a Guest Artist in Chester Valley Dance Academy’s rendition of The Nutcracker. Most recently he performed alongside 80’s Pop-Icon Taylor Dayne in New York as a backup dancer. Matt can also be seen all over the Tri-State Area performing in Flash Mobs and other Special Events for multiple entertainment companies. He has versatile choreography skills and credits, notably Beat Addikts United, The Padua Dance Team, and The Garnet Valley Performing Arts Association in a multitude of shows. He is currently employed as the primary Hip-Hop Instructor and Comp Team Choreographer at Dance Delaware Studios in Wilmington, DE as well as a Hip Hop Instructor at Dance Artistry Center in Swedesboro, NJ. When he is not performing, teaching or choreographing, Matt is pursuing a Bachelor's Degree, outside of the dance realm, at Wilmington University in Cybersecurity.

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