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THE CAST
IAN CARNEY (Artistic Director, Ensemble)
Ian is best known for his long run in Billy Joel and Twyla Tharp’s musical, Movin’ Out on
Broadway. Born in New Hampshire and raised in New Orleans, he started dancing as a
child, studying Ballet in New Orleans and in New York City. He danced lead roles in The
Nutcracker, Sleeping Beauty and many other Ballets. He has been a guest dancer, teacher
and choreographer in companies across the United States. While still performing, Ian
earned a degree in English Literature from Tulane University. He is the co-creator of the
family shows that continue to delight audiences around the world - Dino-Light, The Ugly
Duckling, Lightwire the Show, A Very Electric Christmas and The Tortoise and Hare the Next
Generation. Ian has appeared on television with Lightwire Theater on America’s Got Talent,
Game of Talents, Italy’s Tu si Que Vales, TF1’s The Best Show in France and as the 2014
winner of Tru TV’s Fake Off.
ELEANOR B. CARNEY (Managing Director, Ensemble)
Originally from New Orleans, Eleanor began her dance training with Harvey Hysell and
Joseph Giaccobbe. She graduated from Southern Methodist University with a B.F.A. in
Dance and a B.A. in Anthropology. She has danced professionally with Indianapolis Ballet
Theater, the Lexington, Northwest Florida , Delta Festival and Montgomery Ballet. Career
highlights include dancing Aurora in Sleeping Beauty, Desdemona in The Moor’s Pavane,
the title roles in Romeo and Juliet, Cinderella, Giselle and Coppelia and, of course, the
Sugarplum Fairy in The Nutcracker. Mrs. Carney is delighted to have appeared with
Lightwire Theater on America’s Got Talent, Italy’s hit show Tu si Que Vales, Game of Talents,
The Best on TF1 and as the 2014 winner of Tru Tv’s Fake Off. She is eternally grateful to work
besides her husband, Ian, and share their art with the world.
CORBIN POPP (Co-Creator, Technical Supervisor)
Corbin is from Lincoln, Nebraska. He earned a degree in biochemistry at University of
Nebraska-Lincoln, while also studying math, physics and dance. Opting for dance, Corbin
performed in The Phantom of the Opera, Billy Joel and Twyla Tharp’s Movin’ Out on
Broadway. He has toured throughout the United States with many shows and all over
Europe with Tharp’s dance company. Corbin speaks German, studied in Germany on a
Fulbright scholarship and recently graduated from dental school, yet still continues to
perform and collaborate with Lightwire Theater.