Janet Renslow

Director, Choreographer & Educator

16 Years Of Experience As A Choreographer At Disneyland Resort In Anaheim

As Director and/or Choreographer I have a multitude of regional credits including, ABC’s The View, Live with Kelly & Michael, and Disney’s 4th D23 Expo.

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What People Are Saying

Kind words from reviewers!

Newsies

Candlelight Pavilion Dinner Theatre’s spectacular Newsies is not only an infectiously entertaining (and unashamedly pro-labor) treat, it showcases a sensational young ensemble singing and dancing up a standing ovation-worthy storm. Director Janet Renslow tops herself not only in her accustomed role as choreographer, but also as the most accomplished of directors, eliciting powerful lead performances and distinctly delineated featured and cameo of turns in addition to making the movable scaffolding-based sets almost as much a part of the storytelling as her virtually nonstop dance moves. This show was really your triumph, one that showcased your many talents both as choreographer and as director. It's been great seeing your development as an artist since those early days

The cast whirls energetically through Janet Renslow’s athletic choreography. A knockout in the dance-driven show is the gang’s clattering second-act opening number King of New York. Director Renslow’s dynamic staging keeps the exuberance infectious, marshaling the nimble cast up, down and around the three tiers of the versatile erector set design structure.

NEWSIES Is a Triumph at Candlelight Pavilion. Director/choreographer Janet Renslow has done a superior job. Renslow's choreography is fast paced and truly athletic.

the choreography is, simply put, the main attraction. The athleticism is world-class, featuring a collection of gravity-defying maneuvers and superlatively synchronized combinations that look so easy but are in fact a product of rigorous practice over several years. Audience members will sit with their jaws dropped as they try to process how swiftly and accurately the cast pulls off pirouettes, somersaults, mid-air splits, backflips, high kicks, tap dancing, and the grandest of grand jetés in a manner that is meticulously structured but also rife with emotional impact – a credit to Renslow.

CATS

“Cats” is being directed and choreographed by Janet Renslow, and her resume is pretty impressive. Her day job consists of being an in-house choreographer at the Disneyland Resort (she’s been with them over 10 years), and she’s one of the key people behind all of the homegrown live entertainment shows in the two theme parks. On the side she’s an in-demand director for regional theaters that stage mainstream musicals like “Thoroughly Modern Millie,” “Seven Brides for Seven Brothers,” “Carousel,” and “Annie.” Respectable stuff for pretty much the whole family.

The dancers are excellent, and choreographer Director Janet Renslow’s work has the appropriate feline quality.

Seven Brides for Seven Brothers

What makes Seven Brides terrific is the dancing. In the current production, which is directed and choreographed by Janet Renslow, the brilliant choreography by Renslow keeps things moving and make the performers stretch. The steps that Ms. Renslow gives them are not easy but the cast carries it off well.

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Energetic, acrobatic musical sequence that proves that if not every ensemble member came into Seven Brides For Seven Brothers a dancer, they most certainly have become that with Renslow bringing out the best in each and every one.

This cast under Janet Renslow's sturdy direction delivers the goods. There's not much plot afoot, but boy oh boy, there is plenty of choreographed action, making the dance numbers the thing to watch, thanks to Renslow's brisk acrobatic choreography.