REGINA PELUSO is a member of the Stage Directors and Choreographers Union and currently serves at the Executive Director of Collide Theatrical Dance Company and freelance Choreographer.
Contact: Regina.peluso1@gmail.com
LIVE EVENTS
Choreographer- 2026 Special Olympics Opening Ceremony feat. Jon Batiste & Demi Lovato
Numerous Corporate events for companies such as General Mills, Best Buy, Target, Bremer Bank among others.
Fright Lights -The Mall of America’s Universal Studios (2017/2018)
Nutcracker Storytime-The Russian Museum of Modern Art (2018)
The Velveteen Rabbit - Minneapolis Holidazzle Village (2015)
Hosanna Christmas with the MN Orchestra (2014-2018)
Arts A’Fair -MN State Fair(2014-2026)
MUSIC VIDEOS/VIRTUAL DANCE PERFORMANCE
Constantine Maroulis (American Idol/Tony Nominee) - She’s Just Rock N Roll
Stand By Me- Collide Theatrical Dance Company
Live From Home- Cisco Webex
REGIONAL THEATER CHOREOGRAPHY
A Dolls House - Guthrie Theatre Dir. Tracy Brigden
A Christmas Carol (2023-2026)- Guthrie Theatre Dir. Addie Gorlin-Han
A Christmas Carol (2021, 2022) -Guthrie Theatre Dir. Joe Haj
A Christmas Carol (2018 & 2019)-Guthrie Theatre Dir. Lauren Keating
Best Little Whorehouse in Texas- Old Log Theater Dir. Kent Knutson
The Wedding Singer -Old Log Theater Dir. Kent Knutson
River Road Boogie- History Theatre Dir. Raul Ramos
Dirty Rotten Scoundrels-Old Log Theater Dir. Kent Knutson
This Side of Paradise-History Theatre Dir. Ron Peluso
Coco’s Diary-History Theatre Dir. Ron Peluso
Duck for President- Stages Theater Co Dir. Sandy Boren-Barret
Bridge to Terabithia-Stages Theater Co Dir. Sandy Boren-Barret
Chances- White Buffalo Theater Co Dir. Kerrie Keane
Awesome 80s Prom-(Asst. Chore) Hennepin Stages Dir. Ken Davenport
COLLIDE THEATRICAL DANCE COMPANY
The Joy List (2026)
Little Women (2026)
Detention Diaries (Tour)
Holiday Spectacular
Dracula (2025)
Romeo & Juliet (2025)
Bonnie and Clyde
Broadway Dancin’
CLUE (2024)
The Great Gatsby (2024)
SKOL!
Frankenstein
Wonderland
Wonderland (Tour)
The Cafe
Valentine’s Cabaret
Seven Deadly Sins
Christmas Cabaret
Romeo & Juliet (2020)
The Picture of Dorian Gray (2019)
The Great Gatsby (2018)
Dance ‘Til You Drop (2018)
Dracula (2017)
Le Petit Moulin (2016)
Dracula (2016)
CLUE (2016)
Zoot Suit Riots (2015)
Class of '85 (2015)
Romeo & Juliet (2014)
Belmont Hotel (2013)
Lot of Living to Do (2013)
EDUCATION
The Boston Conservatory of Music-BFA in Musical Theater with a minor in Dance London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art- Shakespeare certification.
Influential teachers: Joshua Bergasse, Jeff Shade, Andy Blakenbuehler, Richard Pierlon, Michelle Chasse, Larry Moss, Kerry Keane
GRANTS & AWARDS
Best Minneapolis Choreographer- Broadwayworld; Knight Foundation Dance USA Scholarship Awardee 2019. Numerous grants including- Midwest Regional Arts Council, MN State Arts Board, St. Paul Cultural Star, Minneapolis Foundation, Creative Enterprise Zone, 2021 Everwood Farmstead Artistic Resident Awardee
REVIEWS:
“The result is a production bursting with energy and imagination, one that eloquently conveys the kind of carnal urges and explosive emotions at which words can only hint. Currently being presented at the Cowles Center’s Goodale Theater, it’s an exhilarating adaptation that’s moving in more than one regard. At Friday’s Valentine’s Day opening, I found
it more touching than I expected, jazz dance proving a fine medium for telling this tale of love bursting forth from a hate-filled landscape”- St Paul Pioneer Press- Romeo and Juliet Review
“Jazz dance that digs deep to show off the swaggering unison….hip swiveling sexiness, and snappy hand and arm work are hallmarks of the style”- Reggie Prim, Twincities.com-“Belmont Hotel” Review
“Energetically choreographed by Collide's Regina Peluso………Peluso's bold choreography serves the story, with the dancers fainting and faltering, but it's also quite lyrical”- Star Tribune. “Dance ‘Til You Drop” Review
“Regina Peluso's choreography underscores both themes, with characters turning and dancing but also moving like clock hands.” Pioneer Press- A Christmas Carol review
"The sheer athleticism and artistry... is impressive, not to mention dazzling!"- Twincitiesarts.com - Wonderland Review
“Collide’s ‘Romeo & Juliet’ is beautiful, poignant and moves like clockwork. “- Star Tribune Romeo and Juliet Review