Mentored by Bob Fosse, Jeff Shade brings an authentic love and passion for dance to his classes. He danced in Fosse's Sweet Charity on Broadway, was dance captain for the Broadway and national tours of Chicago, and performed in the Broadway production of Teddy & Alice. He has been a guest on "The Rosie O'Donnell Show" and "Mr. Rogers' Neighborhood," as well as performed on "The Tony Awards," "Miss America," "The Today Show," "Live with Regis and Kathie Lee," "Night of 100 Stars," "One Life to Live," "HBO Christmas," etc. Jeff recently served on the dance faculty of Harvard University (teaching jazz, theater dance, and choreography) and the musical theater faculty of the Boston Conservatory (teaching tap, directing and choreographing Chicago, and directing the Hoofers tap company). Jeff's choreography has been commissioned by the Heinz Foundation, appeared off-Broadway in New York Moves and Watching My Hair Grow, and been seen in regional productions of Crazy For You and Chicago.
          He continues to enjoy guest teaching, coaching, and choreographing for organizations, individuals, and studios across the United States. Jeff holds a master's degree in dance therapy (psychotherapy through movement) from Lesley University, and an MBA from Columbia University.
          "I am always excited to return to the Harrisburg Academy of Dance™! It is not only a great haven of creativity, but great people that make you feel at home."