Adam Vesperman. Photo (left) by Alex Cole and photo (right) by Mike Esperanza, courtesy Vesperman.

At age 11, Adam Vesperman was ushered into an impromptu audition for Billy Elliot: The Musical at a West Coast Dance Explosion Nationals. Despite an off-key rendition of “Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star,” his strong dancing skills secured him a callback. After a few intense audition days in New York City, Vesperman landed the role on London’s West End, launching the professional dance career he’s pursued ever since.

Growing up in Kent, Washington, Vesperman began dancing at age 8 at Allegro Performing Arts Academy. After booking the role of Billy, he moved to London for two years, where he quickly learned the part and starred in the production. “It was the coolest experience of my life and one of the best jobs I’ve ever done,” Vesperman says.

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