Dan Hoffman is a marching arts visual specialist based in Mesa, AZ.
As a teacher and choreographer, Dan synthesizes principles of modern dance, yoga, theater, and athletic drills into an inviting and eclectic language of movement. He is known for his passionate and experiential coaching style, striving to awaken students to their fullest capacity as movers, performers, teammates, and people.
While earning his B.A. in Music with a Minor in Dance from the University of Rochester, Dan spent three summers marching contra with the Boston Crusaders. Since then, he has worked with marching bands across the country, including those at Medford HS (MA); the 2023 AZMBA State Champion, Casa Grande Union HS (AZ); and his alma mater, West Genesee HS (NY). He has also served many independent ensembles, including the Oregon Crusaders, Breakthrough Indoor Percussion (AZ), and the Madison Scouts (WI).
Currently, Dan adjudicates indoor percussion and marching band contests in Arizona's WGAZ and AZMBA circuits. He also serves as a performance clinician and production consultant for groups across the country. Outside of the marching arts, he is a drafter/designer for a telecom company.
