Anthony Foster
Artistic Director
Founder
 
A true product of Chicago land's finest educators, choreographers and theaters, Fosters' all-encompassing and diverse training background includes authentic tutelage in the forms of classical ballet and pioneered jazz technique from direct descendants of the late George Balanchine and Gus Giordano.  His training background includes The School of Ballet Chicago, Gus Giordano Jazz Dance Chicago & Barat College Conservatory of Dance and his dance collective is a culmination of styles, methods and disciplines including contemporary, abstract and classical ballet, funk, hip hop, house and jazz brought on by early-aged exposure to street-style, breakdance and gymnastic training, (1996 IHSA State Gymnastic Team member).  He has graced the stage leading such ballets as Cinderella, Sleeping Beauty, Les Patineurs & The Last Waltz and has been featured in music videos for artists Echo and Groove Jam.  His television credits include season 1 of So You Think You Can Dance.

Anthony has begun his 8th season working with the dancers of Soleunique Dance Co., of which he is artistic director, choreographer and owner.  When away from the home-studio, Anthony travels the U.S. teaching guest classes, conventions and setting choreography.  He has had the honor of teaching on faculty for Columbia College Chicago, The College of DuPage, Embracing The Dream Dance Conference and Dance Masters of Wisconsin.