1. A presentation by Tonilee Rowe
Jerry Mitchell
A presentation by Tonilee Rowe

2. Background Information
Jerry Mitchell was born on January 15th, 1960 in Paw Paw Michigan 
Mitchell began dancing and performing at the age of eight, in the community theatre at Paw Paw, Michigan; he choreographed his first shows there at 14. 
He later moved to St. Louis where he pursued his acting, dancing and directing career in theatre 
He attended Webster University but did not graduate and dropped out after being enrolled for a year. He eventually received an honorary degree from Webster University in 2005
He now resides in Manhattan NY and St. Louis MI

3. Shows Choreographed by Jerry Mitchell

4. Choreographing Style
Jerry Mitchell no doubt has a style that can be closely described to Bob Fosse Jerome Robbins and Michael Bennett. Mitchell has some key elements he wants to bring into his dancing. Surprisingly, Mitchell doesn't think dance is essential to a good musical. "It's a wonderful element, but it's so powerful, it can take the focus away from something important. It has to be used in the right way." He also mentioned "Every gesture is important. Musicals are like poetry in that way."

5. Video link
Kinky Boots 

6. Some awards Jerry has won
In 2005 he won a Tony Award for the best choreography for La Cage aux Folles
In 2013 he also won a Tony for best choreography for Kinky Boots
In 2005 Mitchell won the Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Choreography for La Cage aux Folles 

7. Citations 
“Jerry Mitchell .”
“Jerry Mitchell.” 2019, mitchell/.
Kay, Lauren. “Face to Face: Jerry Mitchell.” 1 Mar. 2001, html.