It's not uncommon for the parents of athletes to relocate to support their kids' goals. Skiers move to Colorado to train. Tennis players go to Florida.
It's rarer in theater, but that is exactly what Daniel Curry's family did for him.
In 2004, after 14 years of living in the Twin Cities, Curry's mother acceded to his teenage desire to move to New York to attend the "Fame" high school and be in show business.
He got his wish, got into the school and now finds himself in the most expensive show in Broadway history: "Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark."
A dancer, actor and singer, Curry, 24, is a swing in the ensemble of the much-talked-about show. He also is the understudy for nine male roles, including the title character.
Curry said he was first influenced by screen images of tap master Savion Glover.
"When I started dancing in Minnesota, it tasted so good," he said. "It gave me such an energy and a feeling of love, a speaking without words. I realized that this was the thing for me. Savion showed me that dance can tell a strong, vivid story."
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