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As the Summer draws to a close I am finishing my last batch of Summer tap intensives and workshops. As always, my students are teaching me more than I’m teaching them. One of the comments that I have heard a lot from students is that my classes are “so much fun!”

While I would love to say this is due to my phenomenal teaching skills, I think it actually owes more to the freedom I have been giving my students to express themselves. Instead of drilling endless tap steps I have taken to giving students an “idea,” and then encouraging them to build upon it.

If you’re interested in learning these exercises just pick up my tap improvisation DVD. The exercises on it can be used in class to help students have more fun with tap!

Of course, you can always make up your own exercises; just design them so that students have to use their own creativity in the dance! Also, if you are interested in having me come out to your dance studio for a workshop or Master class, just use my contact page to email me. I am currently offering an incredibly low rate on tap workshops.

Email me to learn more!

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I am in the process of updating my @TapDancingNews Twitter account with tap dance event announcements for August & September 2009. If you have something you would like for me to share please post it to the comments section here or email me about it.

You can also message it to me on Facebook.

Everything I post will be featured on Twitter as well as on the left sidebar of this blog. Note: I may not share every event that is submitted. Many factors go into whether or not I promote an event, including how crazy my schedule is!

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Tonight I’m teaching an introductory tap class at Hot Jam tonight at 7pm, the weekly Swing Dancer jam session! Tap shoes are optional for this class and the cost is only $5. If you wanna Swing or Tap Dance, you’ll have a great time tonight. There is even a complimentary introductory Swing lesson right after my tap lesson!

For more information visit the Hot Jam website.

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Earlier this week I conducted three days of Master Classes at Steppin’ Up Dance Academy in Snellville, GA after being graciously invited by Amanda Strnad! I taught the classes on Monday, Tuesday, & Wednesday of this week and am glad to say that now (Friday) by body feels like its back to normal again! If we’re connected on Facebook & Twitter you may have already read about my aches and pains!

The students at Steppin’ Up are top notch as are the instructors!

I’m now looking to connect with Dance Studios throughout Georgia & nationwide that are interested in my Tap Intensives & Workshops. My special packages combine great rhythm tap instruction with additional product offerings to ensure that your students RETAIN as much as possible!

In fact, each student who registers & attends will also receive one of my tap dance dvds as well as 3 months of access to my tap dance lessons!

To get the details about dates and scheduling, contact me via the “Contact” link above. If you’re a student, please pass my info along to the owner of your dance studio.

Have a great weekend!

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