SHARON SAVOY Winner of “Best Global Female Dancer” The 3-Time Professional World Exhibition Dance Champion 4-Time Blackpool Professional Exhibition Dance Champion 7-Time Professional U.S. Open Cabaret Champion 3-Time Star Search Champion *First dancer in the history of the Blackpool Championships to receive a Standing Ovation. ‘Behind the scenes’ Lift expert for Pros on DWTS Organizer/ dancer of Cruising with the Stars with Karina Smirnoff [email protected] 949-793-2607 SHARON SAVOY Winner of “Best Global Female Dancer” Choreographer Choreographer/ coach for finalists from Paula Abdul’s show, “Live to Dance” 2011 “Sharon Savoy’s recent award of Best Female Dancer in the World inspired me to have Sharon choreograph for SHAKE! The Musical. – an extraordinarily show with its Spirit of New Orleans appeal, and Cirque du Soleil flavor for the Venetian, Las Vegas”. – Kyla Powers- producer of SHAKE! Featured dancer and choreographer of Tango dance for Mel Brook’s “Dracula- Dead and Loving It! Cameo Hip-Hop Dancer in Chris Rock’s Movie “Head of State” Featured dancer/choreographer - Miss America Choreographer for “Music that Moves” – production show at the Kennedy Center with The National Symphony Choreographer for Performances at the Sydney Olympics 3X Featured Dancer on PBS Championship Ballroom Dancing Live Television featured performer in Sydney, Australia, Hong Kong, Italy, Russia, Taiwan and Germany ON-CAMERA HOST EXPERIENCE: Driven to Dance reality show judge [email protected] 949-793-2607 SHARON SAVOY Winner of “Best Global Female Dancer” Host/Interview on YourSourceTV, Washington DC 2011 Forever Younger- cable show -2012 Dance Expert commentator “Sharon was a huge hit on my show attracting more viewers nationally because of her personality, charisma on the air, and knowledge." -Eric Turcio, Television News Anchor, Talk with Turcio- blog talk radio 2012 Co-host on Dancing thru Life – KFNX radio 2012 NPR interview with Hank Conner 2011 BallroomFantasy.com 2011 2013- Interview with the Champions Dancesport.co Author of the Ballroom Industry’s First Behind-the-Scenes “Ballroom! Obsession and Passion inside the world of competitive Dance” National Book Launch at the Kennedy Center, 2011 [email protected] 949-793-2607 SHARON SAVOY Winner of “Best Global Female Dancer” BackStage.com (NYC) -- "an entertaining book about what goes on behind the scenes in competitive ballroom dance” Dance Track Magazine “a gripping and emotional read. Bravo!” *Featured article in Dance Magazine Dancer, Choreographer, Champion International and National Judge for Ballroom events Excels in Ballet, Ballroom, West Coast Swing, Latin, Hustle, Salsa Acrobatic lift and tricks Expert [email protected] 949-793-2607 SHARON SAVOY Winner of “Best Global Female Dancer” Excels in partnering, pas de deux, from contemporary to ballroom and beyond. https://vimeo.com/57914388 Driventodance sharon VO.mp4 Sharon Savoy Sharon Savoy is a ballroom phenomenon. She started her training at the illustrious School of American Ballet under the tutelage of the legendary George Balanchine. From there she found her true love, pas de deux, or the art of partnering, and became a decorated ballroom dance exhibition champion. Her biggest accomplishments include being a 3X World, 4X Blackpool, 7X US Open and 3X Star Search Dance Champion, being the featured Dancer in the Hollywood movies “Dracula- Dead and Loving It!” and “Head of State”, as well as performing on PBS, Regis and Kathie Lee, Entertainment Tonight, Miss America, Sydney Olympics and at the Kennedy Center. Aside from performing, she is the author of a recently published book, “Ballroom! Obsession and Passion Inside the World of Competitive Dance” - a back stage pass to the Blackpool Exhibition, aka: the Wimbledon of dance. Most recently, she co-organized the ultimate dance cruise of 2012, “Cruising With The Stars”, [email protected] 949-793-2607 SHARON SAVOY Winner of “Best Global Female Dancer” headlining Karina Smirnoff from Dancing With The Stars, and was also invited to judge the Blackpool Exhibition Championships in May 2012. These accolades are only half of what has contributed to her success; the rest comes from her keen intellect, charming personality, and humble character. REVIEWS & ARTICLES "It has been 20 years since this woman burst onto the ballroom scene and forever changed the face of theatrical dancing. After winning two world championships with her first partner, Rufus Dustin and two more with David...spectacular lifts and exquisite transitions, the clear winners tonight." -- Dance Beat 2004, Review "The Savoys received a spontaneous ovation at the end of their Titanic routine. As I saw it, they were way out in front of the rest." --Len Coyler, Dance News "Sharon Savoy carried the show, From Ballroom to Broadway, on her graceful shoulders, " Ballroom Dance Theater, Off Broadway Performance -- Dick Mason, Editor of Dance Week "An instant hit were David and Sharon Savoy- performing rarely seen exhibition dances complete with airborne acrobatic displays,." -- China Post "The Savoys receive the first standing ovation in the history of the Blackpool Exhibition event." --Len Coyler, Dance News "Savoy + Savoy +Let's Dance", Featured Article, 3 pages --Dance Magazine/ March 2000 "Savoys Exhibition Dance at the Olympics", Featured Article --Dance Magazine "The Savoys", Featured Article -- Ballroom Dancing Times- 1998 "David and Sharon Savoy Use the Space Above", Front Cover & Featured Article -- Dance Teacher Now, Nov. 1995 "Stompin' at the Savoys", Featured Article -- Las Vegas Sun, 1991 [email protected] 949-793-2607 SHARON SAVOY Winner of “Best Global Female Dancer” "Savoys to Star at the Royal Albert Hall", London, Front Page Headline -- Englands' Dance News "Did you catch Regis catch Sharon?", Featured Article -- Dance Action Magazine, 1993 "Royal Albert Hall Climax, Show by the Savoys" -- Dance News, Len Coyler "Standing ovation for the Savoys", Featured Article -- Dance Action Magazine "Around the world with the Savoys", Featured Article -- Dance Action Magazine "Miss America Pageant", Front Page Photo --The Press, Atlantic City [email protected] 949-793-2607.