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Biography
Reiss started his training at 16, attending Westminster Kingsway College (Kings Cross, London) where he gained a BTEC Diploma in Musical Theatre and Dance. After Reiss was accepted into the prestigious Urdang Academy, training for 3 years and graduating in 2013 with a BA (Hons) in Musical Theatre and Dance Performance. During his time at Urdang, Reiss performed with the college at various events including MOVE IT!
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Since graduating and leaving Urdang, Reiss has performed across many platforms, on TV, film and stage; credits including dancing on ‘Streetdance 3D’, Disney’s live action ‘Cinderella’ and 4 times Olivier Award winning West End musical ‘In the Heights’. Reiss has performed in numerous pantomimes across the UK and was a semi-finalist on ‘Britain’s Got Talent’ in 2012 with dance group, Four Corners Dance Company.
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"Growing up I always wanted to be Actor/Comedian. Little did I know that this was my first step into Performing Arts. I attended Stagecoach Theatre School in Barnet for 5/6 years and it was there I was encouraged to pursue training in dancing as well as in acting. I remember the moment my passion was solidified for dance and I knew I wanted to dance professionally. My mum took me to the Novello Theatre in 2008 to watch ZooNations' "Into The Hoods', the first hip hop West End show. After seeing that performance, and seeing how hip hop was performed in that way, I said to myself "I want to do that" So after my GCSE I continued my education in Musical Theatre and Dance, and as they say, the rest is history..."
