Dean Barlow
Dancer, choreographer, teacher
Dance with Dean Barlow
Dean Barlow began performing professionally at 19, and tap became his calling. During the final years of Las Vegas's golden era, he worked with Frank Sinatra and Marlene Dietrich. In 1990, he shared a Primetime Emmy Award for choreography with Paula Abdul and Michael Darrin. For decades, he has taught dancers in Los Angeles, Paula Abdul among them.
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If somewhere along the way I helped you believe in yourself, then my life's work has been worthwhile.
There is always another step to learn, another detail to discover, and another way to become a better dancer.
The moment you stop learning is the moment you stop growing. Stay curious, stay open, and always be willing to discover something new.
Stay curious. Stay humble. And give the craft the same dedication and love that it has given you.
Wherever your journey takes you, I hope you always remember that you are capable of more than you think.