Sonya Tayeh

Sonya Tayeh is a New York City-based choreographer and director. Her work has been characterized as a blend of powerful versatility and theatrical range. She has received many accolades for her work, including two Emmy nominations for Fox’s “So You Think You Can Dance,” a Drama Desk nomination, an Obie Award and two Lucille Lortel Awards for “Outstanding Choreography”.

Selected credits include: “Moulin Rouge!” (Colonial Theatre/Dir. Alex Timbers), “The Lucky Ones” (Ars Nova/Dir. Anne Kauffman), “Face the Torrent” for Malpaso Dance Co. (commissioned by The Joyce Theatre), ”Hundred Days” (New York Theatre Workshop/Dir. Anne Kauffman), “The Skin Of Our Teeth” (Theatre for a New Audience/Dir. Arin Arbus), “Andrew Lippas' The Wild Party” (City Center Encores!/Dir. Leigh Silverman), “Kung Fu” (Signature Theatre/Dir. Leigh Silverman).