Perry Dance

Perry Dance

Executive Producer/Writer/Series Creator at Dance Entertainment
Producer, Screenwriter and Editor

Los Angeles, California

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About Perry

Perry Dance is an accomplished television writer and executive producer with a diverse list of credits. He is known for his ability to create compelling narratives in multiple television genres, including sitcoms, sci-fi, animation, and reality/docu-series.

His list of credits began with script sales and staff writing jobs on a number of network sitcoms (Roseanne, A Different World, Saved by the Bell, & others). Several animated series followed (MTV’s Spy Groove, Star Trip - his first pilot), along with an early Marvel series (Mutant X), and a diverse list of reality TV series (The Simple Life 2, Joe Millionaire, Jenny McCarthy's Dirty, Sexy, Funny, MTV's Making The Band, The Rap Game, Chrisley Knows Best, Wife Swap, Paris In Love).

His past work in films primarily consists of uncredited dialogue polishes, character definition, and comedy punch-ups.

He is currently focused on creating a several original series of his own, among them: a pilot for a scripted dramedy, a music-based reality project, and outlining his first romantic-comedy.

Unique traits: Dialogue Polishing, Character Arcs

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  • Paris in Love

    Paris in Love (2021 - 2022)
    Television by Shed Media Executive Producer Follows Paris Hilton's journey to her wedding.

  • BET Presents: The Encore

    BET Presents: The Encore (2020)
    Television by Kingdom Reign Productions Consulting Producer A collection of former girl-group members come together to create a new music group.

  • Wife Swap

    Wife Swap (2018 - 2019)
    Television by Banijay Executive Producer Wives swap places with families very different than their own.

  • The Rap Game

    The Rap Game (2016 - 2018)
    Television by Intuitive Entertainmentt Executive Producer Jermaine Dupri mentors young rap artists in this competition series, where one winner is crowned each season. The artists parents participate as managers.

  • Vh1's Teyana & Iman

    Vh1's Teyana & Iman (2017)
    Television by Banijay Executive Producer Teyana Taylor and her husband Iman Shumpert juggle career and parenthood.

  • Chrisley Knows Best

    Chrisley Knows Best (2015)
    Television by ALL3Media Executive Producer Todd Chrisley takes charge of his family with both comedy and love.

  • Jenny McCarthy's Dirty, Sexy, Funny

    Jenny McCarthy's Dirty, Sexy, Funny (2014)
    Television by A&E Productions Executive Producer Jenny McCarthy launches a group of female comics on a tour.

  • Hoods

    Hoods (2013)
    by Ted & Perry Company (Documentary and Music) Executive Producer Music artists revisit their roots.

  • MTV's House of Food

    MTV's House of Food (2013)
    Television by T-Group (Reality-TV) Executive Producer 10 aspiring chefs meet up with 3 of LA's best chefs in this competition series.

  • The Catalina

    The Catalina (2012)
    Television Executive Producer The Catalina features the comedic lives and loves of the employees of a South Beach hot spot.

  • Chasing The Saturdays

    Chasing The Saturdays (2012)
    Television by Peter Engel Productions (Music and Reality-TV) Executive Producer The Saturdays are followed by cameras as the British girl group come over to the USA to work on a new album and live the Hollywood lifestyle.

  • Born to Dance

    Born to Dance (2011)
    Television by Ted & Perry Company (Music and Reality-TV) Creator / Executive Producer Born to Dance follows a handful of aspiring dancers competing for the number one spot and ultimate prize of $50,000. Each week Laurieann Gibson challenges her dancers with choreography and of course, her "tough love".

  • All About Aubrey

    All About Aubrey (2010)
    Television by ISH Entertainment (Music and Reality-TV) Executive Producer Aubrey O'Day, the lead singer in "Danity Kane," had it all -- fame, glamour, talent and an entourage. But her sassiness got the best of her and she was ultimately fired in the most shocking way -- on national TV during an episode of "Making the Band" -- by her demanding boss, Diddy. Now O'Day is ready to make a comeback

  • Making The Band 4

    Making The Band 4 (2007 - 2009)
    Television by Ted & Perry Company (Music and Reality-TV) Executive Producer Overseen by Hip-Hop mogul Diddy, MTV's Making the Band 4 was the fourth installment of the Making the Band reality television series. Season 4 featured Day26, Donnie Klang, and the return of Danity Kane.

  • Making His Band

    Making His Band (2009)
    Television by Ted & Perry Company (Music and Reality-TV) Executive Producer P. Diddy searches for a band for his tour.

  • Taquita & Kaui

    Taquita & Kaui (2007)
    Television by Ted & Perry Company (Comedy, Music and Reality-TV) Creator / Executive Producer Former "Making the Band 3" contenders Taquita and Kaui move to Las Vegas to pursue their dreams.

  • Making The Band 3

    Making The Band 3 (2004 - 2005)
    Television by MTV Studios (Music and Reality-TV) Executive Producer P. Diddy creates double platinum girl group Danity Kane.

  • The Simple Life 2

    The Simple Life 2 (2004)
    Television by Bunim-Murray Productions (Comedy and Reality-TV) Story Producer This season, celebutantes and best friends Paris Hilton and Nicole Richie pack up their Louis Vuitton bags... again. Only this time, it's for the ultimate cross country road trip!

  • Making The Band 2

    Making The Band 2 (2002)
    Television by MTV Studios (Music and Reality-TV) Story Producer P. Diddy searches the country to created a new hip-hop band.

  • Marvel's Mutant X

    Marvel's Mutant X (2001)
    by Tribune (Action and Sci-Fi) story editor A fugitive geneticist and four of his "creations" search for others of their kind while attempting to stay a step ahead of a morally ambiguous government agent.

  • Making The Band

    Making The Band (2001)
    Television by Bunim-Murray Productions (Music and Reality-TV) Story Editor People compete to be the next big thing.

  • MTV's Spy Groove

    MTV's Spy Groove (2000)
    Television by MTV Studios (Action, Adventure and Animation) Story Editor The missions of a stylish pair of spies.

  • Saved by the Bell: The New Class

    Saved by the Bell: The New Class (1997 - 1998)
    Television by Peter Engel Productions (Comedy) Story Editor A new group of students are now making their way through the halls of Bayside High School. Mr. Belding is still the principal, and Screech is now his assistant.

  • Sweet Valley High

    Sweet Valley High (1996)
    Television by Saban (Comedy) staff writer Twins Jessica and Liz face the ups and downs of life at Sweet Valley High.

  • Heavens To Betsy

    Heavens To Betsy (1994 - 1995)
    Television by Sandollar (Comedy) staff writer Following the death of her singing-partner husband, Las Vegas headliner Betsy Baxter (Dolly Parton) returns to her hometown, goes to work in a restaurant, and receives occasional visits from her guardian angel.

  • Roseanne

    Roseanne (1993 - 1994)
    Television by Carsey-Werner (Comedy) writer - 2 episodes It was the unforgettable year that began with Roseanne's unexpected pregnancy and went on to tackle such issues as abortion, alcoholism, drug abuse, sexual dysfunction and racial prejudice. There's also erotic dreams, nude neighbors, scandalous secrets, both Beckys, a gay Halloween, a turkey of a Thanksgiving, the Sitcom Moms' Welcome Wagon, and the Conner's all-time classic visit to Gilligan's Island.

  • A Different World

    A Different World (1992)
    Television by Carsey-Werner (Comedy) writer - 1 episode Featuring students adjusting to life away from home as they attend the fictitious Hillman College. Spin-off of The Cosby Show.

Awards

  • The WGA Award for "Top 100 Sitcoms of All Time"

  • Teen Choice Award nomination

  • GLAAD nomination

  • Humanitas Award nomination

Education

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