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Our Dance Company can provide any/all Specialty Professional Dancers for any Event/Occasion

Swing | Salsa | Ballroom
(Lessons & Performances)
CHOREOGRAPHER
ENTERTAINER
MASTER OF CEREMONIES

This Swing/Salsa Dance resume includes instruction and performances at night clubs, private parties, and corporate events. Todd Elliot has instructed at over 20 venues, as well as numerous private events. He also promotes and manages many swing bands, as seen on the BANDS section of this web site. Todd has many wonderful references, referrals and recommendations available.

Todd has performed and entertained at many private functions, including the first and second annual Getty company parties with over 3,000 attendees at the museum; a few private Disney Co. parties; and other corporate events by "Arco," "Toshiba," "House of Blues," "City of Hope," "Swing Alive" at the Hollywood Palladium, and the last episode party for "Home Improvement" with Big Bad Voodoo Daddy.

Todd has also performed for private events with Merv Griffin's 2000 New Year's show featuring "The Alien Fashion Show Swing Band"; numerous corporate parties with "The Brian Setzer Orchestra" and "Royal Crown Revue" on separate occasions; and recently the premier of "The Grinch" movie starring Jim Carrey at Universal Pictures with "Cherry Poppin Daddies" performing.

Some places Todd Elliot has worked/performed include the following venues: The Derby, The Coconut Club, The Moonlight, Deuces, Teasers (now named Tony P’s), Scruffy Osheas, The Gig, The El Rey, The House of Blues, Club Caprice, The Twin Palms, The Hollywood Athletic Club, St. Stephens Green, The Boathouse, The Blue Tatoo, and The Atlas to name a few, as well as Weddings, Bar/Bat Mitzvahs, and Special Occasions.

Todd was also hired to swing dance on a past NBC Sitcom called "Chicago Sons", and has been requested for a Brian Setzer Video and a TV show called "Everybody Loves Raymond."

Todd is the "King of Swing." As well as being familiar with other dance styles, he is associated with incredible, professional dancers -- where the guarantee is...No one will want to leave the dance floor. He also Teaches Kids. His best assets are being patient when he is teaching and fun when he is performing. Todd will make it very enjoyable for the audience and will pull people and strangers out of the crowd to dance and make it fun for everyone.

Todd Elliot and his Zoot Suit are ready to instruct and/or perform at all events!

He is available for Private Lessons / Wedding Couple First Dance Choreography at his studio in Marina Del Rey.
Every so often, Todd Promotes Events at local venues open to the public.
Please contact Todd Elliot for scheduling / pricing and what is going on.

References are available on request.

 


Rey and Tina
Entertainment Swing dancers

( Rey ) and his dance partner ( Tina ) have been teaching and dancing professionally since 2003, specializing in 1940’s Jitter Bug also known as the East Coast swing. They dance with acrobatic flips and moves to upbeat swing tunes from past and present artists that bring audiences to their feet. Authentic zoot suits “ Drapes” for Rey and vintage dress attire for Tina complete thier unique style .

Television Appearances:

  • Café Tu Tu Tango “ Come join the party “ DVD / web commercial, (2003)
  • KABC Channel 7 Fourth of July Star Spangled Parade, 20’s dance performance, (2003)
  • Artesia Cable Access channel: Miss Artesia Gala Night
  • Riverside Cable Access channel: Dwight Kennedy Le Jazz Hot swing concert

Stage Appearances:

  • Café Tu Tu Tango; The Block at Orange, Orange CA. (2000 to Present)
  • New Years Eve Party with Phat Cat Swinger band at Spotlight 29 Casino ,Coachella (2006-2007)
  • Private Birthday Party, Santa Ana , CA. (2006)
  • Miss Artesia Gala Nihgt, Artewsia Park Community Center, Artesia,CA.(2006)
  • “El Pachuco 1943” at the Elks lodge; Encore of the play by Louie Olivos Jr. Santa Ana, CA (2006)
  • Templo Calvario Church; youth performance, Santa Ana Ca. (2006 )
  • “ El Pachuco 1943 “, at the Stella Adler Theater. A play directed by Louie Olivos Jr., Hollywood, CA. (2006)
  • Aegis Of Chino Hills Senior Living private party, Chino Hills CA, (2006)
  • Calle Mayor Middle School Swing Dance. Performance, Torrance CA, (2006)
  • La Palapa Hotel, Todd Elliot Entertainment Private party. Long Beach CA, (2006)
  • Private Birthday Party, Artesia Ca. (2006)
  • Cal State Fullerton M.E.C.H.A. Club meeting, performance, Fullerton CA, (2005)
  • The City of La Mirada 45th Anniversary Celebration, (2005)
  • The Golden Nugget Casino; Jubilee Produtions “The Bubsy”, The Golden Nugget Casino, Las Vegas (2004)
  • Freemont Street Experience; The Kid and Nic Show concert, Las Vegas (2004)
  • Pala Casino: “On The Air”; The Kid and Nic Show, San Diego (2004)
  • The Barr 330; The Kid and Nic Show, Brea (2004)
  • Metro Point Center; The Kid and Nic Show, Costa Mesa (2004)
  • Flattop Tom & his Jump Cats; “Wild Wednesday concert” DVD, Torramce (2004)
  • The Sportsman lounge; Veterans Show, La Mirada (2004)
  • Crossroads Christian school; “ Passport to The Future “ fund raiser, Anaheim (2004)
  • “Hollywood in Fullerton”; fund raiser for the FOX Theater, Fullerton (2004)
  • F.O.C.I.S. Community Group; Youth Community Day, Norwalk (2004)
  • Coconuts Club; Phat Cat Swinger Concert, Victorville (2004)
  • V.F.W.; Luau, La Mirada (2004)
  • 21st Annual Food & Wine Festival Wolfgang Puck; The Universal back lot, (2003)
  • Miss Artesia Mixer; Artesia Chamber of Commerce (2003)
  • Taste Of India, City of Artesia (2003 / 2002)
  • Mexican Independence Day Celebration, city of Artesia (2002)
  • 1st Annual Multi-cultural Festival, City of Duarte (2002)
  • Revival Opening Dinner; “Zoot Suit” The play by Luis Valdez (2002)

Promotional Appearances:

  • The Rockin’ Taco Restaurant
  • Balboa Island Parade “ A Tribute to our Veterans”
  • Valentines Day Sale, El Pachuco Zoot Suits
  • El Pachuco Zoot Suits Christmas Sale
  • Marina Del Ray Concert; The Kid and Nic Show
  • Metro point center; The Kid and Nic Show
  • The independent Film “Stood Up” with The Phat Cat Swinger Band
  • The Continental Room; The Kid And Nic Show
  • City of Placentia: Concerts in the park, The Kid And Nic Show
  • St. John of God Church; Community Day
  • Esperanza High School, Anaheim
  • Cal. State Fullerton College; Zoot Suit Fashion Show
  • La Palma Park; Cinco de Mayo Festival
  • D&D Dance Center: Phat Cat Swinger Concert
  • Phat Cat Swinger DVD
  • L.A. Convention Center: Latino Book Club, El Pachuco Zoot Suits

Public Service Appearances:

  • Class discussion about the “ Zoot Suit “ with El Pachuco Zoot Suits, Cal State Fullerton College
  • Youth Guidance Center, Santa Ana

Please contact Todd Elliot for scheduling and pricing

 
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