Tap
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Dianne Walker
Tap Program Director • June 25-July 8
Dianne Walker is a pioneer in the resurgence of tap dancing, and has been dubbed "The Ella Fitzgerald of tap dance." She performed in the original Black and Blue production in Paris as well as its Tony Award-winning production...
Lane Alexander
Tap Program Faculty • June 25-July 1
Lane Alexander co-founded Chicago Human Rhythm Project, the first year- round presenter dedicated to American tap and contemporary rhythmic expression. His directing, performing and teaching careers span four decades and includes: Morton Gould's Tap Dance Concerto at Carnegie Hall with Skitch...
Brenda Bufalino
Tap Program Faculty • July 1-8
Brenda Bufalino is a master tap teacher and has lectured and taught privately and at festivals internationally for over forty years. Bufalino performs her one person shows internationally and has appeared as a guest soloist at Town Hall, Carnegie...
Derick K. Grant
Tap Program Faculty • June 25-July 1
Derick K. Grant has worked as performer, choreographer, and director for over three decades. Under the direction of two time Tony Award-winning director George C. Wolfe, he was an original company member and Dance Captain for Bring in 'da...
Lisa La Touche
Tap Program Faculty • July 1-8
Originally from Calgary, Lisa La Touche is an international tap dancer, teacher, choreographer, director, and cast member in the hit off-Broadway show STOMP. Her roots in the American community were first established in Chicago where she worked extensively with...