Brian Lawton

Brian Lawton

Brian Lawton is a classically trained dancer from the Pennsylvania School of the Performing Arts with over ten years of experience in ballet, jazz, lyrical, and modern dance. Brian is also well-versed in both the competitive and social styles of Latin and ballroom dancing as an instructor, performer and award-winning competitor. At NYU he met his wife and dance partner, Samantha Lawton, and the two specialize in the jazz and swing era dances. Brian has been in Shakespeare in the Park’s Comedy of Errors, and was in the original cast of the Broadway show SWING! on Norwegian Cruise Line where he was co-dance captain. Now he directs the show twice a year with Samantha. The two have appeared in numerous music videos including the Red Hot Chili Pepper’s newest video “Go Robot”. Brian and Samantha are happiest when sharing their love of dance with others and helping them find their own love to dance.