FrediDANCE Project

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FrediDANCE Project is a New York based boutique dance company presenting works by Artistic Director Ferdinand “Freddie” De Jesus. The work explores a unique genre of gender identity exploration and choreographic development focusing on GLBT topics, and a variety of broad issues relating to sexuality and social issues.
FrediDANCE Project is JUST FIERCE! The objective is to create and present highly artistic and introspective works that provoke thought and evoke emotion. FDP focuses on exploring ideas that can help to inspire global social change and an awareness of the disenfranchised and marginalized minority groups of the world.
FREDIDANCE Project is a not for profit Contemporary Dance company featuring the choreographic works of Artistic Director Ferdinand De Jesus since 2011. The group is Ultimate Dance Center’s In-House Dance company and hosts Junior & Senior Intensive programs throughout the year to help UDC students grow as dancers and future choreographers. The goal of these programs is to inspire young dancers to seek professional dance careers. These programs teach technique strengthening, choreography exploration and personal development for students. The accomplishment of goals and student development is the heart of this program.
FrediDANCE Project is where dance happens for everyone and can move the minds of viewers, to rethink their perspective towards the world as we see it.

About the Artistic Director Ferdinand De Jesus
Ferdinand De Jesus: De Jesus,otherwise known as “Freddie,” is a native Nuyorican. he began his training at Nannette Bearden Contemporary Dance Theatre in 1987. He then continued his studies on merit scholarships at Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre and later at the Dance Theatre of Harlem in New York City. Freddie has trained alongside and worked with many successful professionals throughout his 25 year long career in the art of DANCE. De Jesus has performed many legendary American modern dance masterpieces and has worked with a range of dance pioneers as well as amazing contemporary dance innovators. In 2010 Mr De Jesus received honorary mention from the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce honoring his commitment to his role of Director of Arts and Culture for the POLK County Puerto Rican Hispanic Chamber of Commerce since 2008 . Ferdinand De Jesus’ contribution to Arts and Culture within his hometown state of New York was recognized when he was commissioned to create an original work at El Museo Del Barrio in Spanish Harlem NYC in the Summer of 2010. De Jesus embarked on a new career path in 2011 as the FREDIDANCE PROJECT, Artistic Director and Founder. FrediDANCE Project is a New York based boutique dance company presenting works by Artistic Director Ferdinand “Freddie” De Jesus. The work explores a unique genre of gender identity exploration and choreographic development focusing on LGBT topics, and a variety of broad issues relating to sexuality and social issues.Mr. De Jesus served as the Associate Director and Resident Choreographer of Florida Dance Theatre until 2015. De Jesus has dedicated his career to creating and fostering the development of dancers of all ages and backgrounds through the newly opened ULTIMATE DANCE CENTER , while maintaining his personal commitment to providing DANCE as a living art form to the world.

Fredi Dance Project Workshop & Auditions

Does your child love to dance, draw, sing, and perform? Ultimate Summer Camp is a performing arts camp where your child will learn ballet, contemporary, hip hop, tap, jazz, acro, and musical theater, bucket drumming, and arts and crafts. Your child will learn routines to perform and will also go on field trips, make new friends, and join the community of Ultimate Dance Center. Register now before April 18 and pay the first week of camp to receive $20 off every week of summer camp!
*Only one discount type per student
*Any questions contact studio at 863-644-5275 or info@udclakeland.com
Sibling discounts are available