Daniel Longo is a choreographer, teacher and dancer from Long Island. He is a graduate of SUNY Fredonia with a Bachelor’s Degree in Exercise Science and Dance, and Master’s Degree in Business Administration from Dowling College. After appearing on Sesame Street when he was 10 years old, Daniel went on to perform and choreograph for the Alvin Ailey showcase in New York City directed by Kat Wildish, and continues to choreograph for their showcases.
Daniel was the co-founder and owner of East Coast Artists Dance Center in New York. In his first 5 years of business, Daniel’s studio was named one of the Top 3 studios in the world from the World Dance Championships. Daniel’s studio was also nominated for the People’s Choice Award Outstanding Performance by the Industry Dance Awards.
Daniel is both a regional and national judge for several dance competitions, and was the co-founder and Artistic Director of Arrhythmia Dance Company, based on Long Island, NY. Through Arrhythmia Dance Company, Daniel has choreographed for SUNY Oneonta, SUNY Binghamton, Silvercreek High School and has led master classes at SUNY Binghamton and Monticello High School.
Under Daniel’s direction during his time with Arrhythmia Dance Company, The Toys for Tots for Marines has collected over 10,000 toys and has raised over five thousand dollars for the Dancers Against Cancer foundation.