Tap Master Classes with RHAPSODY IN TAPS and Guests!

Celebrate National Tap Dance Day!

An afternoon of Tap Master Classes and Informal Showings with RHAPSODY IN TAPS and Guests

Sunday, May 6, 2007 · Noon - 5:00pm

Center Stage Dance Academy, next to the clock tower
·3418 N Los Coyotes Diagonal · Long Beach, CA 90808 · 562/497-1181

-Ken Bell, a solo tap performer since age 8, worked with Don Johnson Orchestra, in night clubs, hotels, Disneyland, Academy Awards and Warner Brothers 50th Anniversary. He currently lives and teaches tap in Las Vegas.

- Ardie Bryant, Ambassador of Tap and a creator of modern jazz tap in 1947, worked with Charlie Parker, Dizzy Gillespie, Duke Ellington and Nat King Cole. A CSULA Professor of Jazz Tap and Tap History, Ardie was declared a Los Angeles Cultural Treasure in 2006.

-Pauline Hagino is a founding member of Rhapsody In Taps. She teaches at OrangeCoast College and the Defore Dance Studio and is a certified instructor in Pilates and Gyrokinesis.

-Christy Hernandez performed with RIT, Sam Weber and Dianne Walker, was the Artistic Director of Sound Effects, produced five Northern California Tap Workshops and currently teaches at the Academy of Performing Arts at Huntington Beach H.S.

-Joy Hewitt has performed, choreographed and taught in the US and Europe at Centre de Danse in Cannes for 6 years, UCLA, Loyola Marymount U., Chapman U. and CSULB. Former owner of Mission Viejo Dance & Performing Arts Center, Joy teaches at Santa Monica College.

-Gregg Russell, Emmy nominated choreographer, worked with Bette Midler, Gene Kelly, The Nicholas Brothers, Cedric the Entertainer and his company, Tap Sounds Underground. He has directed TV commercials and was featured on the cover of Dance Teacher Magazine.

-Linda SohI-Ellison, Artistic Director/Choreographer and soloist with Rhapsody In Taps for 25 years, has performed and taught worldwide. Linda is a Professor of Dance at Orange Coast College In Costa Mesa.

-Fred Strickler, former RIT soloist, dancer and choreographer for film, television,musical theater and the concert stage, has toured throughout the world. He is Professor of Dance at UC Riverside and performs as a tap soloist.

-Jim Taylor, 50 years professional tap dancer/teacher. Oversees Bob Fosse Scholarships. Assisted Fayard Nicholas at L.A. Tap Festival and teaches recreations of Fayard's choreography and works of Gene Kelly, Fred Astaire, Eleanor Powell.

-Chance Taylor has tapped since age 7 on stage, screen and TV. He teaches advanced rhythm tap in the US and Japan, performed in the film, TAP, featuring Gregory Hines and toured with Savion Glover in New York, Amsterdam and on the Regis Philbin Show.

-Steve Zee teaches tap on the faculty of CSU Long Beach, has been a member of RIT and Jazz Tap Ensemble. He directs his own company, L.A. Ironworks, and performs his one-man tap show "All In Good Time".

MASTER CLASS SCHEDULE -
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12:00 (includes informal Showing 1:15-1:35 in Studio 1)

Gregg Russell Ken Bell Pauline Hagino Steve Zee

Speed Racer/Get Faster Feet Technique & Combination Technique & Combination Technique & Combination

Advanced Intermediate/Advanced Adv. Beginning Intermediate

1:40 (includes informal Showing 2:55-3:15 in Studio 1)

Christy Hernandez Linda Sohl-Ellison Chance Taylor Ken Bell

Technique & Combination RIT Repertoire Chance Invention Technique & Combination

Intermediate/Advanced Advanced Adv. Beginning 3:20 (includes informal Showing 4:35-4:55 in Studio 1)

Ardie Bryant Fred Strickler Joy Hewitt Jim Taylor

Modern Jazz Tap (Bebop) Technique & Combination Technique & Combination "Begin the Beguine"

Technique & Combination Intermediate Adv. Beginning Intermediate/Advanced

Advanced

*At the end of each class all dancers will gather in studio #1 for an informal showing (20 minutes).

Each class will share (perform) the material learned and faculty will speak briefly.

Registration for RIT's National Tap Dance Day Celebration Sunday, May 6, 2007

Classes close when filled, so register early to ensure your choice. Postmark by 4/20/07 for discount.

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3. Mail form and check to:
C. Clarke, P.O. Box 5236, Beverly Hills, CA 90209
4. Questions? Call Carolyn at: 310-858-1676

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Center Stage Dance Academy, next to the clock tower
3418 N Los Coyotes Diagonal · Long Beach, CA 90808 ·
562/497-1181

RIT's National Tap Dance Day Celebration, Sunday, May 6, 2007
RHAPSODY IN TAPS
4812 Matney Ave · Long Beach, CA 90807
www.rhapsodyintaps.com

DATED MATERIAL

FEES POSTMARKED BY AFTER
4/20/07
1 Class $15 $18
2 Classes $26 $34
3 Classes $36 $50

Write name of teacher for each

TIME class you choose

12:00-1:35
1:40-3:15
3:20-4:55

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Celebrate National Tap Dance Day!