Hi, my name is ALEX KO. I'm 13 years old from Iowa City, Iowa. My mom, two brothers (John and Matthew) and I moved to NYC to have this amazing opportunity to perform on Broadway. I'm so thankful to have such supportive family to make such a big move. I understand 'Billy' a lot because my Dad died of cancer - so we both have a parent watching and guiding us from above.

Thanks to all my ballet instructors, starting with Michael Kohli, Eloy Barragan, and George de la Pena. They taught me from my first steps all the way to advanced college level ballet classes at the University of Iowa (yes, I already have college credits!). I have been awarded scholarships to train with prestigious ballet schools including The Joffrey School of Ballet, Pacfic Northwest Ballet, and Steps on Broadway (including Tap with Ray Hesselink).

As far back as I remember I have always loved dancing, acting, singing and gymnastics. When I was 4, I would dance all over the dining room floor like it was my studio. My mom knew she had to get me into classes. I have won top Grand Champion at many dance competitions in California, New York, and Chicago. I have also performed with the Joffrey Ballet's Nutcracker, Moscow Ballet's Nutcracker, and the University of Iowa's Dance Gala. I've won State of Iowa Championship gymnastics titles and Region IV (the region with the most men's Olympic gymnasts) gymnastics titles coached by Brad Virkler and Olympic Gold medalist Dmitri Trouch. In gymnastics, my specialty is floor exercise and high bar, but I love all six events.

I would like to thank to all the creative team at Billy Elliot, especially Peter Darling and Stephen Daldry, and also my mom, brothers Jack and Matthew, Grandma, Grandpa, family, friends, my wonderful teachers and manager, Brian Gendece (www.gendece.com), who have helped me live my dream. This is for you, Dad. I love you. www.alex-ko.com

Hi, my name is Peter Mazurowski and I am 13 years old. I am thrilled to have the honor of playing the role of Billy Elliot. From a young age, I always dreamed of performing on Broadway, and I am so grateful that I finally get the opportunity.

I was inspired to dance by my older sister Dana, and started dancing at age six at New Hampshire School of Ballet where I trained in ballet, jazz, tap, lyrical, modern, and acrobatics. I also danced competitively and was fortunate enough to be the recipient of many awards, cash prizes, and scholarships.

Thank you to everyone at Billy Elliot for making this such an amazing experience! Thanks so much to Mom, Dad, Dana, Uncle Chris, all my family and friends at home, my NHSB teachers- especially Jen, Sandy, Megan, Mary Beth, Angie and my NHSB team!! (T.E.A.M. - Together Everyone Achieves More! *clap!*) I could never have done this without each and every one of you!

Hi, my name is Dayton Tavares and I am 13 years old.  I had the honor of playing the role in the Sydney and Melbourne productions of Billy Elliot and I am so excited to now be making my Broadway debut as Billy!

I used to watch both of my sisters dance and I thought it looked like fun, so in 2005 I decided to take a hip-hop class and that’s how I discovered that my true passion was to dance and perform.  I also love to sing, play soccer and am a black belt in taekwondo.

Since I started dancing, I’ve won lots of awards, including Australian Dancer of the Year in 2007, which meant that I got to represent Australia at the World Dance Championships in Las Vegas.  I won prizes in the competition including my favorite – Mr. Junior LasVegas!  I have performed at the Urban Music Awards, Industry Awards and the Sydney Opera House.  I also toured Malaysia with Studio 11 until I got the amazing opportunity to be Billy.

This is a dream come true for me and I want to thank everyone at Billy Elliot in Australia and New York and also my Mum, Dad and sisters Aeysha and Tenille.  See you on Broadway!

Hi, my name is Jacob Clemente.  At 12 years old, I am the youngest Billy to take the Broadway stage!  I guess you could say I was destined to play Billy because both mining and dancing are in my blood.  I am named after my great-grandfather, Jacob Mandel, who went “deep into the ground” of the coal mines of Pennsylvania.  My other great-grandfather, Harry Jones, was a Welsh coal miner. My dad is in the mining business, too, but I have always wanted to dance!  I started when I was 7 years old and have never stopped since, even while sitting at the dinner table! Over the years, I have been lucky enough to hold such dance titles as 2007 Junior Mr. Starquest and 2008 National NYCDA Mini Outstanding Dancer.  Prior to playing Tall Boy/Posh Boy in this show, I had the privilege of being a Newsboy on the Broadway stage in Patti LuPone’s Gypsy.  I knew then that I would want to do this for the rest of my life.  I am very grateful to God, my dance and voice teachers, and prior directors for giving me the skills to get here.  I especially want to thank my grandparents, parents, aunts and uncles brother Tory and sisters Mandy and Lydia, who have all sacrificed so that I could reach my dream to “Be Billy”.

Hi, my name is Michael Dameski, born in Sydney Australia and present on the 7th of November 1995.

My academics and dance training is done at one of the most prestigious performing art schools in Australia, Brent Street studios.  There I train everyday for at least 6 hours taking up many dance styles including jazz, tap, ballet, acrobatics, hip hop, contemporary drama, musical theatre. 

I have competed in many competitions and have been very successful in each and every one of them - Top 10 dance idol finalist 2005 (NIDA), Dance champion of the world 2007 LA, (WCOPA), Source Dance Sydney winner 2009…..

To conquer my dream at the age of 14 is just unbelievable, the moment I heard I was going to be on Broadway was the moment I wanted to scream my lungs out, so much excitement was going through my mind and body.

I would like to thank everyone who got me involved in this incredible Industry especially the production of Billy Elliot the Musical past and present, cast and crew, the creatives Tom and Justin, Director Stephen Daldry, Louise Withers & Associates, Jacquie Howard, and all my amazing teachers and friends. But mostly special thanks to my mom and dad and sisters for their constant support, encouragement and love.