MARCH 17th-18th, 2012
COST:
ONE DAY = $95
TWO DAYS = $185
MASTER TEACHERS INCLUDE:
Terry Beeman (Contemporary/Jazz/Aerialist)
Terry is a renown Choreographer, Director, Dancer, and Cirque Aerialist whose name is associated with artistry and passion from coast to coast and worldwide.
Terry had a leading role in the movie "Showgirls," playing the role of Felix, danced in "Batman and Robin" as well as "Eraser," starring Arnold Schwartzenagger. He has also worked in the print and fashion market with master photographer, Herb Ritts.
Traveling the globe, Terry has toured with some of the biggest names in the industry, including Paula Abdul, Whitney Houston, and most recently with Mariah Carey.
Terry has taken Italy by storm, setting a new trend in dance, and gracing the covers of many Italian magazines, gossip papers, and T.V Guides. He is considered Italy's most popular male dance star to date.
Terry Beeman is truly one of the most original, passionate, and beautiful performing artists in the country. He is cutting edge, having worked in every major dance studio in the country, including The Edge in L.A., Broadway Dance Center and Steps in New York City, and currently mentoring kids in Debbie Allen's Dance Academy in L.A. This year Terry will teach in Italy, The Czech Republic,
and Korea.
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Chio Yamada (Hip Hop Funk/Jazz)
Chio was born in Nagoya, Japan, and moved to New York City in 1998 to study at the world renowned Alvin Ailey Dance Theatre. Since then, Chio has assembled an impressive resume of television, video, stage, and commercial work. Her credits include "The Queen Latifah Show," "The Chris Rock Show," and "1st Look New York."
Chio has been on the faculty at Broadway Dance Center since 2001, where she teaches her very popular Jazz/Funk Classes. She has also been a part of the esteemed faculty of "The Pulse On Tour."
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V. Kelly King (Tap/Jazz/Contemporary)
Kelly has been performing, teaching, and choreographing in New York City and regionally for the past 13 years.
She was a Radio City Rockette for 12 years, and was Dance Captain as well.
Kelly has worked in television, theatre, and film, and her credits include, "Gregory Hines In Concert," the National Tours of "Fosse," and "Anything Goes," and "Busker Alley" with Tommy Tune.
Other credits include; The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, The MTV Music Awards, The Today Show, The Pussycat Dolls, and many commercial and industrial shows.
Kelly was the Resident Choreographer and dance teacher at The Broadway Theatre Project for 11 years, and is now starting a new adventure with The Performing Arts Project, along with guest teaching at Broadway Dance Center in New York City.
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Beth Caprio (Tap)
Beth Caprio performed professionally as a dancer at Walt Disney World. She is the Founder of the Tampa Bay Tap Festival and has won multiple awards for her tap dancing and choreography. She has taught tap dance across the country for the past 20 years. Beth is currently the Director of the Rhythm and Sole Tap Ensemble at the Marcia P. Hoffman Institute at Ruth Eckerd Hall. Beth's choreography performed by the Rhythm and Sole Tap Troupe has been highlighted at many events such as ABC News Superbowl Tailgate party, Walt Disney World and the opening act for Maroon 5 at Ruth Eckerd Hall. Most recently, Beth's choreography was selected for the "Tap City" showcase at Symphony Space Theatre on Broadway.
Beth's mission is to share her knowledge of tap dance, preserve and promote the art form and inspire students to gain an appreciation for all the diverse styles of tap dance.
Beth says " If you're smiling, you must be tap dancing or watching tap dancing!"