Synonymous with Style, Mande Dagenais’ work as a Director/Choreographer and Producer has been appreciated by millions of people around the world. Her career has spanned over twenty-five years, seventy production shows and four continents. A seven time Award Winning Author, Mande shares her passion for Dance and the Entertainment industry through her writing. Mande’s professional show credits include twelve years as resident Director/Choreographer of the world famous musical revue, La Cage Aux Folles, Los Angeles, and An Evening at La Cage productions worldwide. The Tonight Show, A Celebration of Legends, Caesar’s Palace-Las Vegas and The Fountainbleau Hilton-Miami Beach are some of Mande’s early career credits. As the owner of Mande Dagenais Productions and ADC Entertainment Inc., Mande has produced corporate events for clients ranging from Amoco Corporation amd Umbro International to the Walt Disney Special Events Group and Ford Motor Company to name a few. To industry talent and peers, Mande is also well known for her production shows on board Celebrity Cruises and Costa Cruise Lines. Mande lives in Miami Beach with her husband, Alex, and their two dogs, Sassy and Luigi. Mande is a lot of right brain in perpetual motion, loving everything creative. Her passion runs deep and her compassion deeper; she loves to nurture and inspire talent, and to help others. She has created a line of jewelry called the “Forget Me Not Collection” as a tribute to her mother, and a way to help raise awareness for Alzheimer’s. Her newest book Starting Your Career as a Dancer launched in May 2012 is already getting national attention in the dance industry from BroadwayWorld.com to Dance Teacher Magazine and Dance Spirit Magazine. An honest and dedicated voice, a true teacher at heart, Mande tells it as it is, and hopes that her books will inspire young hopefuls everywhere to DANCE and pursue their dreams!
