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Tap
BeginnerMondays 2:00-3:00PM
Adv-Beg/Intermediate
Wednesdays 11:00AM-12:00PM
Intro to Tap
Thursdays 11:30AM-12:30PM
Bio
Gwen was born and raised in Indianapolis, Indiana and
for the last
ten years has realized her childhood
dreams of being a
dancer, choreographer, and teacher here in NYC. Gwen
received a BA in
Dance from the University of
Wisconsin-Stevens Point.
During her time there, she studied extensively under Jeannie
Hill.
Gwen has had the great pleasure of performing on many
different
platforms within the commercial dance
and live stagegenres.
Gwen's performance credits include: Good Morning America,
Adidas,
Alice and Olivia, Harlem
Globetrotters, Facebook, Thinx and many more. Gwen also
had the great
pleasure of studying/performing
with Anthony
Locascio’s Taplife company.
Gwen’s choreographic work has graced the stage of many
reputable
venues in the city such as Alvin Ailey,
Lincoln Center,
Dixon Place, Highline Ballroom, and other dance festivals in
the tri-state
area.
One of Gwen’s biggest passions is educating the future
generation of
dancers and inspiring them as her
teachers once did for her. Currently, Gwen is newly on
faculty as a tap
instructor at Peridance teaching
open level tap to
aspiring tap dancers.Gwen’s passion for teaching grows
deeper each day
as she delves into an ever
broadening range of dance
styles. She continues to develop her voice as not only an
educator, but as
a performer and choreographer in
the city of dreams.
Class Descriptions:
Gwen's Philosophy is that any level of experience is welcome, and that students should have a "come and get what you can" attitude. Each class/week is different. Some weeks are more choreography based (spanning from Musical Theater to more Rhythm tap and everything in between). Some classes/weeks are used to work solely on vocabulary, and improvisation. Gwen tries to incorporate the styles she has in her tool belt as well as incorporating the styles in which she is currently inspired.
Monday - Beginner Tap
This tap class will focus on technique and may or may not focus on a combo at the end. This class is very beginner - up to 2 years of tap experience.
Wednesday - Adv-Beg/Intermediate
This class will be centered around choreography and catered to more advanced dancers. This class will require 3+ years of tap experience.
Thursday - Intro to Tap
This class is for absolute beginners. Minimal to no experience is welcome. Tap shoes are recommended but not required.
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