Dillon Stevens
Encyclopedia
Dillon J Stevens, is an actor, dancer, and singer born in China Grove, North Carolina
. Stevens currently resides in China Grove
, North Carolina
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at the age of five. He has been dancing there for almost 10 years.
Stevens has performed as a tap soloist at "Showstopper" regionals as well as performing in the opening number for Nationals in Myrtle Beach in 2009.
After being discovered by a New York "Older Billy" at Encore DCS Nationals in Charleston, South Carolina
in 2009, Stevens was cast in the role of Michael in the Chicago production of Billy Elliot The Musical
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Dillon is currently a freshman at Jesse C. Carson High School, where he plays for the varsity Cougars soccer team, and is active in the Theatre Arts program.
China Grove, North Carolina
China Grove is a town in Rowan County, North Carolina, United States. The population was 3,616 at the 2000 census. The town is located just north of Kannapolis, NC and south of Salisbury, NC.-Geography:China Grove is located at ....
. Stevens currently resides in China Grove
China Grove
-Places in the United States:* China Grove , listed on the NRHP in Louisiana* China Grove , listed on the NRHP in Mississippi* China Grove Plantation, Natchez, MS, listed on the NRHP in Mississippi...
, North Carolina
North Carolina
North Carolina is a state located in the southeastern United States. The state borders South Carolina and Georgia to the south, Tennessee to the west and Virginia to the north. North Carolina contains 100 counties. Its capital is Raleigh, and its largest city is Charlotte...
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Career
Dillon began his dance training with Center Stage Dance Company in China Grove, North CarolinaChina Grove, North Carolina
China Grove is a town in Rowan County, North Carolina, United States. The population was 3,616 at the 2000 census. The town is located just north of Kannapolis, NC and south of Salisbury, NC.-Geography:China Grove is located at ....
at the age of five. He has been dancing there for almost 10 years.
Stevens has performed as a tap soloist at "Showstopper" regionals as well as performing in the opening number for Nationals in Myrtle Beach in 2009.
After being discovered by a New York "Older Billy" at Encore DCS Nationals in Charleston, South Carolina
Charleston, South Carolina
Charleston is the second largest city in the U.S. state of South Carolina. It was made the county seat of Charleston County in 1901 when Charleston County was founded. The city's original name was Charles Towne in 1670, and it moved to its present location from a location on the west bank of the...
in 2009, Stevens was cast in the role of Michael in the Chicago production of Billy Elliot The Musical
Billy Elliot the Musical
Billy Elliot the Musical is a musical based on the 2000 film Billy Elliot. The music is by Sir Elton John, and book and lyrics are by Lee Hall, who wrote the film's screenplay. The plot revolves around motherless Billy, who trades boxing gloves for ballet shoes...
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Dillon is currently a freshman at Jesse C. Carson High School, where he plays for the varsity Cougars soccer team, and is active in the Theatre Arts program.
Stage Credits
| Date | Production | Role | Theatre |
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| March 18, 2010- November 28, 2010 | Billy Elliot the Musical Billy Elliot the Musical Billy Elliot the Musical is a musical based on the 2000 film Billy Elliot. The music is by Sir Elton John, and book and lyrics are by Lee Hall, who wrote the film's screenplay. The plot revolves around motherless Billy, who trades boxing gloves for ballet shoes... |
Michael | Ford Center for the Performing Arts Oriental Theatre |
| February 1 , 2011- September 3, 2011 | Canon theatre Canon Theatre -History:The Canon Theatre began as the Pantages Theatre in 1920 as a combination vaudeville and motion picture house. Designed by the great theatre architect Thomas W. Lamb, it was the largest cinema in Canada and one of the most elegant.The Pantages was built by the Canadian motion picture... |