Certifications
- Active member of Dance Masters of California (Chapter 13)
- Active member of Dance Masters of America
- 2-time Recipient of the Grant Gray Award for “Best New Choreography” at De Anza College.
- CoFounder & Creative Director of The Dynamics Performance Team which prompted special congressional recognition from Ro Khanna and a commendation from U.S. Senator Dianne Feinstein for his and The Dynamics Performance Team ongoing dedication to celebrating the performing arts.
Biography
Anthony Charles T. Solomon started dancing at the age of 4 at his local studio in San Jose. In 1998 Charles got the opportunity from his teacher and mentor, Joy Sinnott, to become an assistant teacher, and in 2001 became a full-fledged teacher at his studio. In 2007 he tested and became a member of Dance Masters of California chapter 13 and Dance Masters of America. Charles’ choreographic credits include, Lincoln HS Dance Dept., St. Francis High School Musicals, Piedmont Hills High School Musicals, Willow Glen High School Dance Team and the CSUMB Dance Team. He has also done choreography for many quinceaneras, cotillions and flash mobs, including those of PHHS Faculty and students, Saratoga Chamber of Commerce Classic Cool Car Show, and the American Cancer Society. Charles has also choreographed many award winning routines on the Regional and National level and has also received special judges awards. He has also received the Grant Gray award two times for best new choreography at De Anza College. He is proficient in teaching many levels in the subjects of Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Lyrical, Contemporary and Hip Hop. He now works as a teacher at the Willow Glen Elementary after school program where he has started a dance program for children TK – 5th grade. He is also the Co-Founder and Creative Director of the Dynamics Performance Team. Recently Charles and the team celebrated their 15th season. In honor of this, he and the team received a special Congressional recognition from Ro Khanna and a commendation from the U.S. Senator Dianne Feinstein for their ongoing dedication to celebrating the performing arts. Charles is excited to now be a part of the JPA family and be able to work with his mentors Miss Patty and Miss Tina. Charles hopes to spread the Love and Joy of dance to whoever he is teaching.