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Paul James Rooney

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Paul James Rooney is an English dancer, choreographer & music artist. He has danced with various companies and choreographers around the world, including names such as; Matthew Bourne, Tim Rushton, Will Tuckett, Danish Dance Theatre & has choreographed many productions for Tivoli (Copenhagen)

Paul James Rooney is also known for competing on the first series of Den Vildeste Danser - the Danish version of Syco Entertainment's The Greatest Dancer.

In October 2020 Paul James Rooney released his debut single "Shine"

Dance career

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Paul James has danced for many companies, including; New Adventures, English National Ballet, Danish Dance Theatre, Tivoli Ballet Theatre and Alvin Ailey Dance Theater in their Copenhagen performance of Memoria. Paul James Rooney was one of the ballet dancers representing the Royal Opera House in the closing ceremony of the Beijing 2008 Olympics dancing with Leona Lewis and Jimmy Page.

He has also danced musicals including the role of Mr. Mistoffelees in Cats in Denmark and the role of Older Billy in Billy Elliot the Musical in Malmo, Sweden.[1] and Dance of the Vampires[2] at Det Ny Teater, Copenhagen.

Music

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Paul James Rooney released his debut single Shine in autumn 2020. A song reflecting his struggles in both his private life and working life.

Singles
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."Shine"Stephen SimsPaul Coultrup3:53
2."Save My Soul"Stephen Sims & Paul James RooneyPaul Coultrup3:42
3."Brand New"Ashley LevyPaul Coultrup3:17

References

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  1. ^ "Paul James Rooney". 3 February 2016.
  2. ^ "Medvirkende".
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