Chloe Arnold
Position
Regional, National, and Summer Intensive Faculty
Dance Specialty
Best Advice to Young Dancers
“Stay focused on your dream and train to prepare yourself. Don't follow the trend, follow your heart. The best way to be different is to be yourself. Be willing to work as hard as it takes to accomplish your goals. Be kind and humble to all you meet, and throughout your entire journey. “
Favorite Thing about an NYCDA Weekend?
“Being immersed in a world of dance filled with passionate dancers, inspiring teachers, and having the opportunity to share my love for Tap Dance with so many young artists. I love NYCDA!”
Background
Chloe grew up in Washington, DC, and trained with DC Rhythm Ensemble and then Taps & Company under the direction of Toni Lombre. At 10, Chloe had the opportunity to be in Savion Glover’s DC Crew for three consecutive years. In high school, Chloe starred in Debbie Allen’s hit play at the Kennedy Center and has worked with Ms. Allen ever since. As a child, Chloe was fortunate to be exposed to tap legends like Gregory Hines, Nicholas Brothers, Buster Brown, Jimmy Slyde, and many more. She continued training while in college at Columbia University in NYC at the Broadway Dance Center with teachers like Jason Samuels Smith and backstage jams with the cast of “Bring In Da Noise Bring In Da Funk”.
Stage Performances
Chloe’s extensive stage credits include Debbie Allen’s “Alex in Wonderland,” “Brothers of the Knights,” “Soul Possessed,” “Sammy,” Savion Glover’s “All Star Tap Revue,” and the Oneness Awards honoring Michael Jackson. She also was featured in Jason Samuels Smith’s “Charlie’s Angels,” “Imagine Tap,” and “Thank You Gregory.” She has also hoofed her way on NY City Center’s Fall For Dance, Jacob’s Pillow, the Los Angeles Tap Festival, and the Dance Magazine Awards.
TV/Film Performances
Chloe has been featured in numerous TV/film appearances including The Discovery Channel’s Time Warp, UPN’s “The Parkers,” “One on One,” Nickelodeon’s “Brothers Garcia,” Dean Hargrove’s short film “Tap Heat,” and the AMC Documentary “Cool Women.” Chloe was also featured in Outkast’s feature film “Idlewood” and as Beyonce’s body double in “Upgrade You.”
Choreography
Chloe recently choreographed the opening number of The Jerry Lewis Telethon, and was the Associate Choreographer for ABC’s “American Celebration” and “Secret Talent of The Stars.”
Teaching Credits
Chloe has taught at premiere studios worldwide including Broadway Dance Center, Steps on Broadway, Ailey Extension, and Debbie Allen Dance Academy. She has also taught across the U.S. and internationally in Paris, London, Barcelona, Tokyo, Rio de Janeiro, Taipei, Stuttgart, Canada and more.
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