Dein Perry


Dein Perry featured in the 50th Anniversary Edition of the Australian publication of Who's Who. He has been working in the entertainment industry for over three decades starting out as a performer and is best known for revolutionising tap dance around the world when he created the genuine show business phenomenon TAP DOGS, probably the world's longest running tap dance show ever. He was the Executive Producer, directed, co-wrote and choreographed the award-winning film BOOTMEN and has worked on many blockbuster films as a choreographer such as HAPPY FEET 2 and DHOOM 3. Dein Perry Productions Produces, provides Creative Direction and Event Management on major events within Australia and internationally and specialises in Sports Presentation for over hundreds of sporting events for Rugby League, Cricket, Soccer, Hurling and Speedway.

Early life and career

Perry grew up in Newcastle. He received dance lessons from the age of four. He left school at the age of sixteen to work as a Fitter and Turner, before moving to Sydney a year later to pursue dance

Sydney 2000 Olympics Opening Ceremony

Perry choreographed the tap dance segment "Eternity" for the Sydney 2000 Olympics Opening Ceremony. The dance troupe was performed by the Tap Dogs and 1300 Tap Dancers led by Bootmen star Adam Garcia.

Shows

Perry won the Laurence Olivier Award for two consecutive years. At the time he was the youngest person to do so.

Sport