Earl Barton

Professional choreographer, dancer, and director, Earl has a lifetime of dance and entertainment expertise. His professional dance career began at the Greek Theater in Los Angeles, CA and spanned two continents. Known for his unique style of tap, he fuses years of classical ballet technique with the movements he studied at historic nightclubs in Harlem. He has has trained with a wide variety of teachers including Madame Nijinska, Misha Paniaff, and the Gene Kelly School of Dance. His many stage, television and film appearances include opening performances for Edith Piaf and Lena Horne, and solo performances on The Red Skelton Show, Lucky Strike Hit Parade, The Dinah Shore Show, The Johnny Carson Show, and Seven Brides for Seven Brothers. Earl choreographed and performed in the film Rock Around the Clock, the first major rock and roll musical film and an international phenomenon that garnered sold out screenings around the world. Earl continued as a successful choreographer opening the Las Vegas Tropicana Hotel in 1957 and worked with multiple stars on theater and film projects including Danny Kaye, Nancy Wilson, Lorne Greene of Bonanza, and Elvis Presley. He resides in sunny Los Angeles and continues to teach privately.