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'...his physicality, his ballet skills, his ability to inject an impish quality into his dance that captivates and charms his audience...'

-Dean Walters

Denis Hyland began studying dance in NYC at the infamous JoJo's Dance Factory with JoJo Smith himself. Then at Steps Dance Studio he studied with owner and Artistic Director Patrice Soriero, and was dubbed by her 'My Diamond in the Rough' Becoming more involved in ballet, Denis received a scholarship to the David Howard Ballet Center. There he studied with the full faculty and was influenced by all, but it became obvious that Denis is definitely a disciple of the great Broadway teacher Michael Owens. Ballet companies such as Ohio Ballet, Metropolitan Topeka Ballet, Boca Ballet and others soon took Hyland away from the Theatre. Key West Contemporary Dance Company brings all of his training together. Denis has most recently toured Europe (dance captain) with The Phantom of the Opera.

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