Ray Hesselink is a performer, choreographer, writer, and the Artistic Director of N.O.W. DANCE, featuring new and original works for the theater by up-and-coming choreographers. As a performer, Ray's favorite performances include originating the role of "Bud" in Batboy: The Musical and a recurring role on USA'S "Up All Night" with Rhonda Shear. As a dancer, Ray recently created the role of Mr. Happy in Derick Grant's "Imagine Tap!"
Ray has also been featured as a principal dancer in Nayikas, a classical Indian Dance Company. Ray choreographed and performed in Because of You: An Evening of Tap Gratitude at SWING 46 in Manhattan, featuring new and original works inspired by tap artists past and present. Ray recently dubbed the tap sounds to the Dancing Elephant in the G.E. "Singin' in the Rain" commercial. Look for upcoming productions of Ray's new musicals, Gita and Triple Threat. Check out www.RayHesselink.com for more information.