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
Paris in Love
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Television
by Shed Media
Executive Producer Follows Paris Hilton's journey to her wedding.
BET Presents: The Encore
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Television
by Kingdom Reign Productions
Consulting Producer A collection of former girl-group members come together to create a new music group.
Wife Swap
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Television
by Banijay
Executive Producer Wives swap places with families very different than their own.
The Rap Game
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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
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Television
by Banijay
Executive Producer Teyana Taylor and her husband Iman Shumpert juggle career and parenthood.
Chrisley Knows Best
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Television
by ALL3Media
Executive Producer Todd Chrisley takes charge of his family with both comedy and love.
Jenny McCarthy's Dirty, Sexy, Funny
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Television
by A&E Productions
Executive Producer Jenny McCarthy launches a group of female comics on a tour.
Hoods
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by Ted & Perry Company (Documentary and Music)
Executive Producer Music artists revisit their roots.
MTV's House of Food
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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
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Television
Executive Producer The Catalina features the comedic lives and loves of the employees of a South Beach hot spot.
Chasing The Saturdays
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Television
by Ted & Perry Company (Music and Reality-TV)
Executive Producer P. Diddy searches for a band for his tour.
Taquita & Kaui
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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
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Television
by MTV Studios (Music and Reality-TV)
Executive Producer P. Diddy creates double platinum girl group Danity Kane.
The Simple Life 2
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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
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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
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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
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Television
by Bunim-Murray Productions (Music and Reality-TV)
Story Editor People compete to be the next big thing.
MTV's Spy Groove
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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
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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
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Television
by Saban (Comedy)
staff writer Twins Jessica and Liz face the ups and downs of life at Sweet Valley High.
Heavens To Betsy
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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
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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
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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.
The WGA Award for "Top 100 Sitcoms of All Time"
Teen Choice Award nomination
GLAAD nomination
Humanitas Award nomination
Southern Methodist University
(1986-1988)
Baylor University
(1984-1986)