Tag: marguerite derricks

On a high school basketball court, a group of dancers in red basketball uniforms dance together. They spread their legs wide and flip basketballs over between their hands.

Celebrating the 20th Anniversary of “High School Musical”: Choreographer Chucky Klapow Looks Back

On January 20, 2006—20 years ago today—High School Musical premiered on the Disney Channel. What started as a lighthearted made-for-TV teen movie soon became a worldwide phenomenon. For dancers especially, it was a turning point: The film’s approachable, high-octane choreography shaped an entire generation of talent and introduced countless fans to commercial and theater dance. […]

Maisel Choreographer Marguerite Derricks Season 4

“Maisel” Choreographer Marguerite Derricks on Season 4

After much anticipation, Season 4 of “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel” has hit Amazon Prime just in time to fill the hole left in our streaming hearts after finishing Season 2 of “Cheer”…and watching Encanto for the 10th time. As usual for such a dance-influenced spectacle of a show, this season has been incredibly fun to […]

Letter to My Teenage Self: Marguerite Derricks

Few choreographers have worked on as many TV shows, movies and musicals as Marguerite Derricks. The Buffalo, NY, native’s recent credits include the TV shows “Bunheads” and “The Mindy Proejct,” the off-Broadway musical Heathers, Adele’s “Chasing Pavements” video and a bonus featurette for Disney’s Frozen. Photo courtesy Marguerite Derricks Growing up, Derricks attended summer programs […]

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