Anthony de Marte

Anthony de Marte (he/him) is a New York-based artist whose first love is musical theatre. This love guided him toward the world of dance when at the age of 14, he began his formal dance training in ballet, jazz, tap, modern, and hip-hop techniques. Anthony is a graduate of Muhlenberg College, where he received a Bachelor of Arts in Theatre and Dance. While at Muhlenberg, Anthony was fortunate enough to study physical theatre at the Accademia dell’Arte in Arezzo, Italy. Anthony is also an alumnus of The School at Jacob's Pillow, where he worked on the development of a new musical called "Boy on the Roof" created by collaborators Director/Choreographer Chet Walker, Playwright Shaun McKenna, and Composer/Lyricist Stephen Schwartz. 

Anthony’s performance credits include Joe Pesci in “Jersey Boys” with Arrow Rock Lyceum Theatre, Ensemble u/s Santa in “A Christmas Story” at the John W. Engeman Theatre, LeFou in "Beauty and the Beast" with KJK Productions, Ensemble in “Elf” with Surflight Theatre, and Angie in "Gypsy" with Muhlenberg Summer Music Theatre. Additionally, he has danced in works choreographed by Tiffany Mills, Shapiro & Smith, Shelley Oliver, Karen Dearborn, and more.

In addition to performing, Anthony is a passionate choreographer, director, and performing arts educator. Anthony worked with KJK Productions for 10 years as a director, choreographer, and teaching artist, and has choreographed musicals for local youth theatre groups in Westchester County. His choreographic work for the concert stage includes “Plain Gold Ring”, which premiered at Teatro Virgiian in Arezzo, Italy, and was featured in Jazz Choreography Enterprises’ October 2019 Jazz Dance Project. “Indigo Hour” premiered at Triskelion Arts in Brooklyn, New York.

As an educator, Anthony creates a safe, encouraging space for students that prioritizes community over competition. He challenges students to exceed expectations of their own physical and emotional craft, cultivates discipline and focus, and inspires joy in the celebration of our identities, artistry, and humanity.

Anthony is an avid list-maker, a television connoisseur, and a fervent lover of Cheez-Its.