ABOUT
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Elijah Dillehay is a New York City based performer, teacher, and proud cat dad. He hails originally from the tiny farming community of Defeated Creek, TN. Elijah began his arts training at the age of seven first in music. Requested by his mother, private piano lessons began soon to be followed by trumpet, oboe, and voice lessons. Dance and theatre first came into his life through High School band and musical theatre productions. He studied briefly at Middle Tennessee State University before diving head first into the ballet world at Nashville Ballet. Elijah later graduated summa cum laude from The Boston Conservatory with a BFA in Contemporary Dance Performance. While at the Boston Conservatory, Elijah performed work by Mark Morris, Uri Sands, Danny Pelzig, Danny Buraczeski, Cathy Young, and Andrea Miller. Some of his professional performance credits include Charlie & The Chocolate Factory (1st National Tour), Grease (RCCL), West Side Story (Opera North), Nutcracker (Nashville Ballet), and NC17 (Red Sky Studios). During his free time, Elijah enjoys yoga, searching for the best plant based cheese, and playing with his favorite feline, Gio.
NEWS AND EVENTS
Roald Dahl's CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY
August 13, 2018
Look MOM, I did it! I am ecstatic to be a part of the first national tour of the Broadway show: Roald Dahl's Charlie and the Chocolate Factory; cast as swing, understudy Mike Teavee and Augustus Gloop. This is a 'first' for me in a lot of aspects: first national tour, first equity contract, first time being a swing, and first time understudying two principal roles. I am so grateful for this opportunity and cannot wait to share this incredible show!
Follow the link below for show and ticket information! We may be coming to a city near YOU!
Arrow Rock Lyceum Theatre's 2018 Summer Season
May 22, 2018
I'm looking forward to spending a couple of my summer months in Arrow Rock, Missouri performing in Arrow Rock Lyceum Theatre's 2018 summer season. Shows/ roles include: Mary Poppins- Neleus & ensemble, Crazy for You- ensemble, and Footloose, ensemble. Click the link (Tickets) below for ticket and Theatre information.
Nashville Ballet- Home for the Holidays
October 21, 2017
I am so excited to be joining Nashville Ballet this Holiday season performing in the 10th anniversary of Paul Vasterling's Nutcracker. Rehearsals begin for me next week and the contract leads all the way up to the new year. I'm looking forward to another "Tender Tennessee Christmas," spending some quality time with my family, and dancing for the next two months straight. Check out Nashville Ballet's website (link below) for show information and tickets.
