Paul James Rooney is an English dancer, choreographer & music artist. He has danced with various companies and choreographers around the world, including names such as; Matthew Bourne, Tim Rushton, Will Tuckett, Danish Dance Theatre & has choreographed many productions for Tivoli (Copenhagen)
Paul James Rooney is also known for competing on the first series of Den Vildeste Danser - the Danish version of Syco Entertainment's The Greatest Dancer.
In October 2020 Paul James Rooney released his debut single "Shine"
Dance career
Paul James has danced for many companies, including; New Adventures, English National Ballet, Danish Dance Theatre, Tivoli Ballet Theatre and Alvin Ailey Dance Theater in their Copenhagen performance of Memoria. Paul James Rooney was one of the ballet dancers representing the Royal Opera House in the closing ceremony of the Beijing 2008 Olympics dancing with Leona Lewis and Jimmy Page. Paul James has danced Principal roles in The Royal Opera House's 'Pinocchio', 'Peter and the Wolf' in New York, and in various Bournonville productions for Tivoli Ballet Theatre. Paul James performed in 'Wind in the Willows' at The Royal Opera House & The Duchess Theatre, in London's West End.
Rooney was the rehearsal director for Peter and the Wolf staging productions in New York and The Netherlands.
He has also danced musicals including the role of Mr. Mistoffelees in Cats in Denmark and the role of Older Billy in Billy Elliot the Musical in Malmo, Sweden.[1] and Dance of the Vampires[2] at Det Ny Teater, Copenhagen.
Music
Paul James Rooney released his debut single Shine in autumn 2020. A song reflecting his struggles in both his private life and working life.
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Shine" | Stephen Sims | Paul Coultrup | 3:53 |
| 2. | "Save My Soul" | Stephen Sims & Paul James Rooney | Paul Coultrup | 3:42 |
| 3. | "Brand New" | Ashley Levy | Paul Coultrup | 3:17 |
Choreography
Paul James Rooney is a frequent choreographer for Tivoli Ballet Theatre.
- 2009 Polyphony
- 2010 Mezclanza - alongside August Bournonville's Le Conservatoire and Peter Martins Barber Violin Concerto.[3]
- 2012 Havets Bevægelser - a joint venture with Storstrøms Kammerensemble and Pantomimeteatret. Premiered at Fuglesang Herregaard and then performed in Tivoli - re-premiered in 2013.
- 2014 Big Band Dance - dance performance collaborating with Tivoli Big Band.
- 2017 Butterfly Lovers - ballet created to the Butterfly Lovers' Violin Concerto - re-premiered in 2018[4]
- 2017 Partita - performed with Tivoli Symphony Orchestra in Tivoli concert Hall (alongside a re-premier of Havets Bevægelser)
- 2019 Et Glimt af I Går, I dag - Dance Production inspired by Danish Design
- 2020 Et Glimt af I Går, I dag - Restaging
Paul James has also choreographed various performances for TV, Music Videos, Events and Elmhurst Ballet School
In 2015 & 2017 Paul James choreographed for TV series 'Vidunderbørn' produced by Nordisk Film for DR
He currently resides in Copenhagen .
References
- ↑ "Paul James Rooney". 3 February 2016.
- ↑ "Medvirkende".
- ↑ "Ballet og flamenco i fusion - Scene". www.b.dk. 14 September 2010. Retrieved 15 July 2014.
- ↑ "Butterfly Lovers på Pantomimeteatret i Tivoli".