Sep 25, 2021
By creating his own opportunites and opening doors and opportunites for others, George Randolph has carved a winding transformational journey in dance through musical theatre and beyond.
From the hallowed halls of Hampton University to the world-class
stage of the Alvin Ailey Repertory Ensemble, George Curtiss
Randolph Jr has always attributed his unwavering self-belief to a
blessed upbringing in Red Bank, NJ.
Upon wrapping his principal role with Les Ballets Jazz de Montréal,
George pivoted from performance to producing, opening the iconic
Randolph Dance Theatre and staging the 'T.O Hot Shoe Show’, a smash
featuring an international collection of dance giants from around
the world. Beyond celebrating the work of industry masters, George
looked to cultivate the skillset diversity of those simply studying
to make it. Inspired by what could be, George challenged existing
academic modules by introducing Canada to the Triple Threat
Training method in 1992, housing its study in his beloved Randolph
College for the Performing Arts. To this day, the program remains
unrivalled, primarily due to it’s innovative approach and
progressive outreach.
More recently, the RCPA founder’s industry achievements have
co-produced the CSA award-winning documentary ‘Unsung: Behind the
Glee’, national singing competition ‘Show Choir Canada’, and a
ground-breaking curriculum collaboration with Middle East arts
jewel, Stardust Academy (Amman, Jordan).
And while his efforts and leadership have been honoured by The
Ontario Black History Society, Dance Immersion, Harbourfront Centre
and Toronto Alliance for the Performing Arts, George continues to
be most humbled by the army of actors, directors, producers,
recording artists and choreographers that continue to share his
legacy on stage and screen, world wide.