Wendy O'Byrne
Director of Jazz, Contemporary, Hip Hop
Wendy O'Byrne began her training with the Robertson’s School of Classical Ballet (Seacoast Ballet Company) under the direction of Colleen and Larry Robertson.
After ten years of exclusively studying ballet, Wendy's interests shifted to musical theatre. She had the privilege of working for Seacoast Repertory Theatre, the Palace Theatre, Ogunquit Playhouse, North Shore Music Theatre and several other regional theatre companies. In 2007, Wendy moved to Boston to continue her dance training when she became a member of MAVI Dance and Unyted Stylz. Wendy was also the former Assistant Director to former hip hop company, StreetHYpE. In 2010 Wendy founded Contemporarily Out of Order (COOco), a contemporary company aimed to create performance opportunities for children and adults under a professional setting. Wendy is currently the Director for COOco’s adult and youth company. Wendy is currently a faculty member at the Greater Boston School of Dance, The Studio Dance Complex and Mass Motion Dance. In addition to her studio commitments, Wendy is proud to be an instructor at Boston University and a professional at BU's Summer REACH Program.
Fun facts with Miss Wendy!
Q: What is your favorite style of dance?
A: I LOVE contemporary but also enjoy hip hop and jazz.
Q: What do you like to do outside of dance?
A: I love to spend time with my family, boyfriend, dog and cat. I love to go hiking, watch TV and going on adventures.
Q: What is your favorite dance memory?
A: There's WAY too many to choose from but highlights have been every @contemporarilyoutoforder show and vacation, watching my kids perform and bring my choreography to life and doing musical theatre!
