Tap Archive

Apr 22, 2008 The Contagious Passion of Debbi Dee
In 2002, Oklahoma City University awarded honorary doctorates to nine legendary tap dancers. The “Doctors of Dance”...

Apr 22, 2008 Jason Samuels Smith: Tapping Into History
Jason Samuels Smith is a 27-year-old tap dance phenomenon inspired by legends both near and far. Raised in New York City’s Broadway Dance Center, Smith was introduced to dance by...

Apr 21, 2008 No Rules, Just Dance: The Lombard Twins, Teaching Tap on Their Own Terms
In the 1980s in Buenos Aires, Argentina, a pair of bright-eyed identical twins huddled around a tiny black and white television set. They had to hit it with their fists just to make it work.

Apr 21, 2008 Master Class with Anthony Morigerato
“All teachers have a responsibility to keep being students,” explains Anthony Morigerato, one of the most sought after tap teachers on the competition circuit today.

Apr 21, 2008 On The Record: Twenty-First Century Tap
Mark Yonally admits that, as a young dancer growing up in Kansas City, he was “something of a snob” about his dancing. “As a pure rhythm tapper, my focus was on my sound, not on my presentation,” he says.

Apr 21, 2008 Lisa La Touche Performs in China with Chicago Human Rhythm Project
Canadian dancer Lisa LaTouche spent three days in Beijing, China doing media promotion for Chicago Human Rhythm Project’s “JUBA! Masters of American Tap” production...

Mar 27, 2008 Master Tap Teacher Randy Skinner…Talks about his long career both on Broadway and at “Encores.”
Randy Skinner is known as a “tap person.” That’s not a label he dislikes. “If you become an expert in something and you have an identity--that’s a good thing,” he said.

Mar 26, 2008 Bach, Hines and Spina Tap into New York Flo-Bert Awards
The 19th Edition of the New York Tap Extravaganza will honor Jean Bach, Maurice Hines and Peggy Spina, three of New York’s most talented contributors to tap.

Feb 20, 2008 Dancers Recall Memories as Melba's Holds 50-Year Gala Celebration
Most dancing teachers would be happy to start a dance school that succeeds for a generation. But when a dancing school thrives for a second and third generation, it deserves our attention.

Jan 23, 2008 Miriam Nelson, a Tap Treasure

Dec 28, 2007 Yoga for the Dancer

Dec 27, 2007 The Dancer's Dream

Nov 1, 2007 Tappin' In St Louis Hoofers Clubs Expand to Eight States
Robert L. Reed started the first "Hoofers Club" at St. Louis in 1993. He chose a select group of elite tap dancers and formed a club that he taught and directed in performances.

Nov 1, 2007 Adventures Abroad for Students, Teachers and Other Dance Lovers

Nov 1, 2007 Beauty Barre
Trends and tips!

Nov 1, 2007 Costume Maintenance
Before you toss out a pair of tights because they have faded, wash and renew them with a Tintex(TM) rinse using pink, beige, black or whatever their original color.

Nov 1, 2007 You and Your Personal Information
It's not just that someone out there wants to use your Master Card. Identity theft is a systematic plan to adopt your personal credit profile.

Nov 1, 2007 Choreographer Joan Palethorpe
An interview with Joan Palethorpe.

Nov 1, 2007 Susan Stroman - Playing in the Major Leagues!
Susan Stroman was not wearing her customary black baseball cap when she welcomed me at the doorway of her Manhattan apartment.

Nov 1, 2007 News...To the Pointe
Upcoming events and features around the nation.

Nov 1, 2007 A Month of Sundays Master Classes
In the world of dance training, I can always count on The David Howard Foundation and its program, A Month of Sundays, to provide me with a month filled with excellent classes and a chance to see old friends and make new ones.

Nov 1, 2007 The DVD Corner
DVD reviews.

Nov 1, 2007 Schoenfeld Adds DVD to Popular Workout Book
Attaining a perfect physique seems unreachable to most women, but according to women's fitness expert Brad Schoenfeld, a lean, sculpted body can be achieved by simple exercises that maximize a woman's genetic potential.

Nov 1, 2007 History of Dance, An Interactive Arts Approach
In spite of the daunting subject matter, this new book by Gayle Kassing successfully arranges hundreds of years of dance and hundreds of concepts about the history of dance into a manageable volume

Nov 1, 2007 Yoga for the Dancer
The Various Yoga Disciplines, cont.

Nov 1, 2007 The Sous-sus Chef
Centuries of people on the go have resorted to holding hot, greasy meat and melting cheese with some sort of "edible napkin." Sliced bread, bread bowls and circular flat breads have helped people eat a wide variety of foods tucked inside.

Nov 1, 2007 Hi Tech/Lo Tech
New trends and gadgets.

Nov 1, 2007 Tools of the Trade
Welcome back, dance lovers, to Dancer Magazine's Tools of the Trade, where we search the globe to find the best new dance-related products and round them up for you! Here's what we've found this month.

Nov 1, 2007 Let's Talk Dance
Even in Dance, there has to be some Tough Love

Oct 1, 2007 St. Louis 16th Tap Festival Continues to Inspire Tap Dancers
The St. Louis Tap Festival honorees include Dr. Marion Coles

Oct 1, 2007 Curtain Up: The Robin Dawn Story
We would run down the street from one to the other,” said Robin Dawn, the personable director of the Robin Dawn Academy for Performing Arts

Oct 1, 2007 Band Aid Activ Flex Blister Block Stick
Band-Aid® has released a product to help prevent blisters, and it may wind up in plenty of dance bags.

Oct 1, 2007 Hair Repair Shea & Grapefruit Deep Conditioner
Review of hair restoration products by Deirdre Venturella.

Oct 1, 2007 Dance Is Major at Creighton University
Creighton University's dance program has just been upgraded.

Sep 1, 2007 What Does a Modern Dancer Look Like? Reflections
Stephanie T. Yezek explores racial and cultural traits in dance today.

Sep 1, 2007 Natural Enemies: Landlord-Tenant Law 101
Dena Simone Moss talks about the relationship between landlords and tenants.

Sep 1, 2007 An 8-Day of China
Even as we enjoyed tall glasses of water “with ice” and fresh salads piled high with raw vegetables,

Sep 1, 2007 Pure & Simple
The frusterations of a dancer

Sep 1, 2007 COMPETITION & CONVENTION directory
A cataloge of competitions held around the country.

Aug 1, 2007 Markel Insurance Company
"Marketing & Advertising Services. Markel Insurance Company’s dance insurance program offers comprehensive coverage to keep your school performing at its peak."

Aug 1, 2007 Henry LeTang - a Life of Tap Dancing (June 19, 1915 -April 26, 2007)
obituary of Henry LeTang who was a legacy in the art of tap.

Aug 1, 2007 Conditioning and Cross Training for Dancers Injuries, Part Deux
Get a stronger body through cross training.

Aug 1, 2007 Ryan Kasprzak: More Than Razzle Dazzle and Tap
Ryan Kasprzaktap dancer

Aug 1, 2007 Jealousy Dispelled
Dancer-choreographer Yael Faran has a busy performance schedule but finds teaching in her studio in Tel Aviv, Israel, no less rewarding. She cares

Aug 1, 2007 Harlequin floors
Harlequin roll straps replace sticky tape when touring. Harlequin Reversible TM available in 7 colors sets. Harlequin Liberty TM sprung panel system clips together for easy

Jun 1, 2007 Gettin' Mushy
Baby food! Are you kidding? Nope. Plum Organics was created so babies could get healthy, organic, foods with flavor and as fresh as possible.

Jun 1, 2007 Let's Talk Dance
In the past several months I have become more acutely aware and increasingly frustrated with the production elements of events I have attended as an audience

Jun 1, 2007 DVD
A fun new DVD is available for tappers by the ever-popular Henry Le Tang, entitled.

Jun 1, 2007 Princess Grace Awards Scholarships and Awards Grants and Fellowships
Founded in 1982, the Princes Grace Awards has awarded nearly 500 grants in excess of $4,500,000 to young artists in theater, dance and film

May 1, 2007 Pickle Power
This issue of Beauty Barre tells us about the reasons to eat Pickles

May 1, 2007 To The Pointe.... News....
The Seventh Annual Soul to Sole Festival will be held May 30th – June 3rd, 2007 in Tapestry Dance Company’s new 12,000 square foot

May 1, 2007 Dance USA is Proud of...
Nicole Lauzardo Nicole Lauzardo first attended Dance USA in March of 2000, when she was crowned Miss Petite Dance of Florida.

May 1, 2007 Hot Latino Experiences and Spanish Roots
With each other, immigrants and visitors to the U.S. share their culture, its roots and its transformations in the new setting.

May 1, 2007 Dance Place San Diego: Where Dance Happens
Jasmine Rios talks about San Diego's dance scene.

May 1, 2007 Aromatherapy – the Citrus Oils
Lisa M. Browder talks about Citrus Oil Aromatherapy. Its uses and types.

May 1, 2007 ReBoot Your Bod
As a dancer, maybe you’re already beach ready…and maybe you’re not. For anyone who has slipped out of shape and is sweating summer’s approach

May 1, 2007 “Flamenco: You Can Do It!”
New dance DVD that teaches users to do the Flamenco.

Apr 1, 2007 A Lighter Shade of Pale
It says sexy, it says sophisticated—but in barely a whisper. It’s the NUDE Lip you saw gracing oh-so-many celebs on the red carpets this spring.

Apr 1, 2007 Happy Tappy Penguins Preserving American Tap Dancing Savion is Keeping His Feet Happy
Penguins tap dancing in a movie playing

Apr 1, 2007 Stretch Tap Boot
Revolution Dancewear’s Intro Stretch Tap Boot is lightweight, nice looking and will help you show off your best moves onstage

Apr 1, 2007 Dance Team Solutions New Team Dancewear Line Launched
Dancewear Solutions is launching a catalog and website called Dance Team Solutions.

Apr 1, 2007 Florida Dance Masters Host Outstanding Spring Workshop “Smashing Success!!!”
Spring workshop at Seaworld featured superb faculty teaching multiple dance styles.

Mar 1, 2007 Hi Tech/Lo Tech
Review of new gadgets coming soon or already out.

Mar 1, 2007 South Pacific in Dances Twice Told
Papeete, Tahiti, FRENCH POLYNESIA - Granted. In terms of travel distance, the South Pacific is not for everyone.

Mar 1, 2007 What to Wear at an Audition
suggestions on what costume or leotard to wear when it comes to auditionning.

Mar 1, 2007 Vogue Ombre Unitard
The new Vogue Ombre Unitard (39427) from Marcea is a striking costume with a detachable scarf that ties in the back.

Feb 1, 2007 Dr. Scholl's Foot Softening Balm
Pamper your feet with Dr. Scholl's Foot Soothing Balm

Feb 1, 2007 Yoga for the Dancer The Various Yoga Disciplines XI
Cathy DeLoney talks about yoga as "the best possible existence you can find for yourself."

Feb 1, 2007 Making a Name
Greg Sample is a dancer in Celine Dion’s show “A New Day” at Caesars Palace Colosseum in Las Vegas.

Feb 1, 2007 Racer Back Tank
Racer Back Tank tops made by Danskin for dancing.

Feb 1, 2007 Feeling Richer After Spending a Weekend with the Silver Belles Tradition In Tap Honors Silver Belles
A star-studded faculty of all female master teachers taught a sold-out group wanting to be part of the Tradition In Tap

Feb 1, 2007 Craig North
"It is with great sadness that I write to tell you about the passing of my dear friend Craig North. Craig died on June 27, 2006 after battling AIDS for 11 years."

Jan 1, 2007 Soak it up
Those deep dark January nights are the perfect time to hunker down and slather up, paying particular attention to season-sapped skin.

Jan 1, 2007 Leo's new Girl at the Rock Show costume!
Stand out from the crowd with Leo’s new Girl at the Rock Show costume! This new addition to Leo’s Kidazzle line has a contemporary look for a high-powered

Dec 1, 2006 Stack it up
’Tis the season to revel in delicious delights. These adorable chocolate & white striped hatboxes are brimming with chocolate treats to put on your bod as well

Dec 1, 2006 Finis Jhung
Fans of Finis Jhung will want to add his newest DVD to their dance library! The “Finis Jhung Ballet Technique Level 5: Intermediate Centerwork on Turns

Dec 1, 2006 Standing Ovation Announces 25th Year for Serving Southwest Orange County
June 4, 2006, marked the 25th year celebration and performance by the stalwart Elizabeth Parsons School of Dance, and once again I was impressed with the

Dec 1, 2006 CD
Anne Krohley's, "ShowKids #9101" is now available.

Dec 1, 2006 Imagination the Starting Point
Monika Rostomian has a number of talents: dancer, actress, figure skater, puppeteer and illusionist. But she truly excels as a teacher and at The Academy

Dec 1, 2006 Imagery for the Pilates Instructor
Stephanie T. Yezek explains the importance of pilates for health and endurance.

Nov 1, 2006 Tap Legacy Foundation—Take Your Shoes Off, Stay Awhile
An article about Andrew Nemr and the Tap Legacy Foundation.

Nov 1, 2006 Today Australia and Canada—Tomorrow the World
"Vikki Anthony-Hamilton and Amber Keener, Directors of Rainbow Connection are very excited to introduce the World Dance Challenge."

Nov 1, 2006 A Phoenix Story, An American Rose in China
Ling Tang talks about the resurrection of "An American Rose in China".

Nov 1, 2006 Navigating Careers
It all started though, in Australia.

Oct 1, 2006 Leo's
Leo’s new Skirted Camisole Leotard (15-545) lives up to the demands of dancers demanding a high quality leotard.

Oct 1, 2006 Sneakers
Description of Revolution Dancewear’s new Ultra Arch Sneakers.

Oct 1, 2006 The 15th St. Louis Tap Festival Honors Arthur Duncan
The 15th St. Louis Tap Festival held July 24 to July 30, 2006 featured talented tap dancers from many places

Oct 1, 2006 PJC Summer Dance Workshop Awards Scholarships
The Pensacola Junior College Summer Dance Workshop celebrated its 25th Anniversary June 12-17, 2006 on the Pensacola Campus in Pensacola, Florida

Oct 1, 2006 Parents as Partners, Part II
Part 2 of Danie Beck's column about having parents as dancing partners.

Sep 1, 2006 The 2006 USA International Ballet Competition -- Jackson, Mississippi
Every four years for two weeks at the end of June and overlapping into July, dancers from around the world come to Jackson, Mississippi, to compete for

Sep 1, 2006 Smart, Savvy, and Successful: Dancers of the Future Can Do It All
The kids of my generation are often referred to as members of Generation Y. We grew up meeting our friends in AOL chat rooms, listening to music recorded

Sep 1, 2006 Quick on the Draw
Beauty Barre looks at fragrance free animal-friendly eyeliners.

Sep 1, 2006 Savion Glover Honors Fifteen Tap Friends on National Tap Dance Day
Savion Glover Honors Fifteen Tap Friends at the beautiful New Jersey Performing Arts Center

Sep 1, 2006 Metallic Wrap Skirt
New wrap skirt by Leo.

Sep 1, 2006 Amethyst Dancer's Necklace
Make a statement with this beautifully handcrafted Amethyst Dancer’s Necklace. Made by a master silversmith in sterling silver, it has two dancers atop an

Aug 1, 2006 A College Graduate in NYC: My Transition to the Real World
Recently, many underclassmen have been asking me, “Lindsay, what is life after college like?

Aug 1, 2006 Tap Kids Electrifies Audiences Nationwide
Spotlight on Tap Kids and their director Lisa Hopkins.

Aug 1, 2006 TAP ART
Advertisement for tap art t-shirts and souvenir cards.

Aug 1, 2006 BOB RIZZO
Bob Rizzo teaches dance in this new DVD.

Aug 1, 2006 COMPUDANCE
CompuDance is the world's most popular dance studio management software - over 2,200 users