Daniel McGee - Top Hat Dance Studio

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Daniel is founder and co-owner of Top Hat Dance Studio with locations in Philadelphia and Lancaster as well as Top Hat Dance Studio School of Ballet. Since its grand opening in 1995, the strength of Top Hat Dance Studio has been attributed to his abilities, both as a dancer and an instructor. For over 15 years, Daniel has continued to teach, perform and compete in the Ballroom, Latin, and Hustle dance forms. He is currently one of the top ranked competitors in the country and undefeated in the Pro/Am Theatre Arts Hustle division. Daniel is currently on the board of the International Hustle Dance Association. In addition, Daniel received his Associate certification in International Standard with a "Highly Commended" score by the ISTD (Imperial Society of Teachers of Dance) in 2007. In 2008, Daniel recieved, "with Honors" his ISTD Licentiate Theatre Arts certification. Daniel is also a member of the National Dance Council of America (NDCA.)

Choreographic credits include: International Hustle and Salsa Competition 2006, Stephanie Sands presents...2000, 2001, and 2002; Hempfield High School Dance Theatre Program 2001, 2002 & 2008; "La Boutique Fantasque" at the Fulton Opera House; "Oklahoma", "The King and I"," Fiddler on the Roof", "Little Shop of Horrors" & "Annie" at Garden Spot High School; excerpts of Top Hat Dance Studio’s “Spirit of Dance” 2003, 2004, and 2005; Ephrata Performing Arts Center: "Evita" in 2005 and "Gypsy" in 2006.

Professioanl Awards:

2008

3rd Place- Open Showcase with Ginny Carey (Mid-Atlantic Dance Jam)
3rd Place- Invitational Hustle Jack and Jill with Joy Ro (Horray for Hollywood Dance Festival)
4th Place- Professional Just Hustle with Ginny Carey (International Hustle and Salsa Competition)
3rd Place- World Professional Hustle with Ginny Carey (International Hustle and Salsa Competition)
3rd Place- Professional Just Hustle with Ginny Carey (Disco America)
2nd Place- Professional Dance Off with Ginny Carey (Disco America)
3rd Place- Showtime Dance Off with Ginny Carey (Miami Dance Magic)
1st Place- Championship Hustle with Ginny Carey (Miami Dance Magic)
Top Teacher (Philadelphia Festival Dance Festival)

2007

5th Place- Professional Just Hustle with Ginny Carey (International Hustle and Salsa Competition)
1st Place- Professional Jack and Jill with Stracy Diaz (Puerto Rico Hustle and Salsa Festival)

2006

1st Place- Open Hustle with Ginny Carey (Mid-Atlantic Dance Jam)
1st Palce- Professional Just Hustle with Ginny Carey (Disco America)
5th Place- Professional Invitational Jack and Jill with Elizabeth Darchi (Disco America)

2005

1st Place- Professional Invitational Jack and Jill with Silvana Gallagher (Mid-Atlantic Dance Jam)
3rd Place- Open Van McCoy Dance Championships with Elizabeth Darchi (International Hustle and Salsa Competition)

2004

2nd Place- Professional Just Hustle with Elizabeth Darchi (International Hustle and Salsa Festival)
1st Place- Professioanl Just Hustle with Elizabeth Darchi (Disco America)
3rd Place- Professional Invitational Jack and Jill with Carolina Almont (Disco America)

2003

3rd Place- Professional Classic Hustle with Donna Boyle (International Hustle and Salsa Festival)
Top Teacher (Philadelphia Festival Dance Championships)

2002