You may already know author, actor, and choreographer, Matthew Shaffer from his television work on the top Netflix original series Wet Hot American Summer, or from his notable advice on Dance Moms, or perhaps you recognize him from his short-lived role as a Pottery Barn sales associate. Matthew’s debut book So You Want To Be A Dancer launched as an Amazon #1 New Release in Performing Arts and continues to dominate the charts and his second book Dancing Out of the Closet; a collection of creative nonfiction essays is now available where fine books are sold. With his razor sharp tongue and quick witted edge Matthew ignites hilarious banter with a sassy social styling that only a sharp dressed Gen-Y hipster can provide. He wrote, directed, and starred in his first production when he was 7 years old and has been entertaining family members (and audiences) ever since! After attending the prestigious Orange County School of the Arts, Matthew continued his professional career as a principal dancer for the world-renowned company, Giordano Dance Chicago. Highlighted credits include: Cold Case, Jackass Number Two, The Christmas Spectacular at Radio City Music Hall, Hansel & Gretel at The Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, Earth to America with Jason Alexander, Broadway Cares with Rosie O’Donnell, Disney XD’s Kickin’ It, Bunheads, he appears along side Adam Levine on Broad City, and most recently you can catch Matthew on the hit show Crazy Ex Girlfriend. Matthew is the co-founder of A Group Production, where he has performed in, choreographed, directed or produced over 40 projects between Broadway, Film and Television. As a choreographer, Shaffer’s work has been performed by A-Lister’s like Ben Stiller, Rachel Platten (Fight Song), Megan Mullally, Armie Hammer, and Rebel Wilson. For the past 20 years, Matthew has worked as a dance educator at leading performing arts conservatories and conventions across the United States and Europe including the Broadway Dance Center and Giordano Dance Center. He is currently an adjunct teacher at Studio School in Los Angeles, CA.  Matthew is delighted to be working with the talented artists at Fluid Dance Convention. If you insist on knowing more, Shaffer encourages you to Google him, and make sure to follow him on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook: @funnyshaffer for guaranteed laughter, practical advice, and up-to-date information.

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