basically, Prigge is here to tell you about THE REAL DEAL as a professional dancer,
so that if you're curious about the industry or want to be a professional yourself, you have help!
Gettin' Prigge Wit' It
Since she was 5, site creator Claire Prigge has loved dance's ability to unite people in a positive and vulnerable state. After training for almost two decades, Claire is more than ready to share her cool dance moves with you.
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Take time to ​
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learn some new steps by booking an online private
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explore behind the scenes professional dancer/choreographer content
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read industry interviews on the website's blog
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watch dance concept videos on our Youtube
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contact Prigge for more information
Who is Claire Prigge?
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a professional dancer, choreographer, teacher, writer, marketing assistant, organizer, and dog mom
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has danced for the NBA, Universal Studios, World of Dance, Insomniac Events, Busch Gardens, and Ybor City (so far)
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trained at:
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The Alvin Ailey and Joffrey Ballet School in NYC,
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San Francisco Conservatory of Dance,
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VYB Adult Hip-Hop Company,
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and University of South Florida
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made the dream official by graduating Magna Cum Laude from one of the top 10 American dance programs in 2021
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currently living in Tampa, Florida to be close to family and build the local dance community​
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What's with the title
"Gettin' Prigge Wit' It?"
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based off of Will Smith's song "Gettin' Jiggy Wit' It"
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Prigge is pronounced PRIG-EE so it rhymes​
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has a blog to talk about stuff
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also makes videos to talk about stuff.
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very active on Instagram (so give a follow)
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is open to share ALL parts of her journey as a dance professional, failures and struggles included
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aims to create a welcoming and supportive environment for dancers.
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Education
2017-2021
University of South Florida
Modern Dance BFA
Journalism Minor
​Studied Ballet, Modern, Pedagogy, Choreography, Kinesiology, Dance for Camera, Stage Production, Mass Media Writing, News Writing, Copywriting, Personal Writing.
Graduated Magna Cum Laude; earned the Florida Academic Scholarship and USF Scholars Award.
Ran Marketing for the Student Dance Production’s Club.
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2019-2020
VYB Dance Company
Trained Street Styles and Battling; Won Best Theme and Second Place at World of Dance Miami.
2018
San Francisco School of Theatre and Dance
Studied Ballet, Modern, Improvisation, Floorwork, Forsythe, and Batsheva techniques.
2016
The Ailey School Professional Summer Intensive
Studied Ballet, Modern, Jazz, Hip-Hop, Yoga, and Ailey History
2015
Joffrey Ballet School NYC
Pre-Professional Summer Intensive
Studied Ballet, Modern, Jazz, Hip-Hop, Character, Tap, Musical Theatre and Contemporary techniques
2011-2017
Suncoast Academy of Dance
Studied Ballet, Modern, Jazz, Tap, Lyrical, Contemporary, Acro, Competitive Dance
2014-2017
The Studio
Studied Modern, Contemporary, Hip-Hop, Battling, Freestyle, Competitive Dance