Billy Elliot The Musical

TANNER PFLUEGER MAKES HIS WEST END DEBUT

September 2008

Tanner joined the cast on 29th September. Here’s what he told us:

I am 13 years old and I live in Norfolk, Nebraska with my Mom Jan, my Dad Marty, my big brother Tyler and my dog Charlie.  I love to dance.  It all started when I was 7 years old and my cousin Brandi asked me if I wanted to join her classes rather than watch her.  Going along to the class was the best decision I ever made.  I first danced at Broadway and Main Street Dance Studio followed by four years at Nebraska Dance.  I enjoyed my lessons so much.  I took classes in a wide range of styles from tap to lyrical.  In 2006/07 I was crowned the West Coast Dance Elite Junior Dance Champion as well as being placed first in the Modern category with my solo at the Youth America Grand Prix competition.  I have to thank my Mom and Dad who drove me back and forth to my dance lessons which took 2 hours each time, and I also have to thank my big brother Tyler who put up with it!  A big thanks also to all my dance teachers - Brandi, Kathy, Stephanie, Tricia, Sally, Sarah, Mary Clare and Kelly - who have all helped me along the way to becoming Billy Elliot!