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From stage fights at the Metropolitan Opera, to tap dancing at the Ryman Auditorium, to coaching on MTV, Justin's career in the entertainment industry has seen many facets. As an educator he has instructed at Broadway Dance Center, The Juilliard School, NYU, Marymount Manhattan College and many more. He currently tours with his project, Common Ground, teaching master tap and theatre dance workshops to studios and communities throughout the country. His students have included Radio City Rockettes, Broadway stars and even Lady Gaga! Justin is an award-winning director, choreographer, performer, and a proud member of AEA.

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Justin was interviewed by Dance Teacher Magazine on how to teach virtual dance classes. Read here: Hybrid Classes

Justin was interviewed by Dance Teacher Magazine on how to teach virtual dance classes. Read here: Hybrid Classes

Justin was featured in Dance Spirit Magazine! Read his article here:  Troubleshooting for Tap Turns

Justin was featured in Dance Spirit Magazine! Read his article here: Troubleshooting for Tap Turns

Justin won Oustanding Choreography for his work at Sharon Playhouse’s production of Crazy for You and Guys and Dolls. Watch a number from the show here: Crazy for You

Justin won Oustanding Choreography for his work at Sharon Playhouse’s production of Crazy for You and Guys and Dolls. Watch a number from the show here: Crazy for You

Justin appeared on the front cover of Dance Informa Magazine! Check out his interview here:  All About Tap

Justin appeared on the front cover of Dance Informa Magazine! Check out his interview here: All About Tap

Justin performed at The Big Apple Tap Festival 2018, alongside Bill Irwin, Evan Ruggiero and many more honoring Tony-Award winner, Randy Skinner.  Watch his performance here:  Tribute to Randy Skinner .

Justin performed at The Big Apple Tap Festival 2018, alongside Bill Irwin, Evan Ruggiero and many more honoring Tony-Award winner, Randy Skinner. 
Watch his performance here: Tribute to Randy Skinner.

Justin choreographed and starred in Crazy For You at Sharon Playhouse . See more here: Crazy For You Video Clip .

Justin choreographed and starred in Crazy For You at Sharon Playhouse. See more here: Crazy For You Video Clip.

Justin was selected as one of ten judges for the 2019 New York Musical Festival where he adjudicated ten new musicals and voted for the best in the festival culminating in an award ceremony at Sony Hall in NYC.

Justin was selected as one of ten judges for the 2019 New York Musical Festival where he adjudicated ten new musicals and voted for the best in the festival culminating in an award ceremony at Sony Hall in NYC.

 
Wishing the incomparable Savion Glover a Very Happy Birthday!!! #tapdancer #hoofer #tapdance #tapdancing #taptap #goat #savionglover #tapquote #tapdancers
NYC Tap Dancers…tomorrow is our last Pop-Up Class of 2024!!! Don’t miss @markalbrechtnyc Int Tap 7-8:30pm. Only a few spots left so sign up through our link in bio or at www.commongroundtap.com/classes #tapdancers #tapclass #tap #nycdanc
Colorado Tap Dancers…Mark Your Calendars and Sign Up now through our link in bio to take class from world-renowned choreographer and tap artist, Chloe Arnold!!! This is a rare one-time masterclass presented by @commongroundtap and @movedancesp
This one always hits hard. Gregg Burge left this world far too soon. Thinking of him as we celebrate his birthday today❤️🎉 #tapdancer #tap #hoofer #tapdance #tapquote
We can’t say enough wonderful things about @demi_remi 💛 She brought an amazing class to Denver yesterday (and what an awesome turn out)!!! Common Ground also had a chance to see her that night with @pmjofficial and it was unreal🔥 Thank you

 

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