10th Anniversary Gala Producing Advisors
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Anita Mann
Mann has been honored by the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences as one of America’s top five contemporary choreographers. She is the recipient of five Emmy Nominations, one Emmy Award and accolades from every corner of the industry. Mann began her career as one of David Winters’ dancers on TV shows such as “Shindig!,” “The T.A.M.I. Show” and “Monte Carlo: C’est La Rose,” a Grace Kelly documentary special.
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Kenny Ortega
Ortega’s work as a director, choreographer, and producer is known and loved by millions around the world. As a director in film, television, theater, concerts, and special events, Ortega has had a career that spans four decades and has been the recipient of many awards, including three Emmy awards as a director and choreographer. Recently, he was honored with a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame and received Disney’s highest accolade—the prestigious Disney Legends Award.
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Jeff Thacker
Thacker is recognized as one of television’s foremost entertainment producers in both the UK and the USA. As Head of Music Programming for the ITV Network, he established its music entertainment department and was responsible for the network’s extensive portfolio of productions, both domestically and internationally.