“It is not only entertaining; it’s a lesson in tap history.”
- Philadelphia Inquirer

THANK YOU GREGORY
A Tribute to the Legends of Tap
Thursday, October 8, 2009 at 1PM
Friday, October 9, 2009 at 1PM

TAP MASTER CLASS

• Taught by prominent cast members
• Recommended for Beginner/ Intermediate dancers
  (Thursday) Intermediate
  (Friday) Advanced dancers and
  Teacher Workshop
• Site: University of the Arts,
  Terra Building 211 S. Broad St.
• Contact: Maria Urrutia
  215-717-6577 or murrutia@uarts.edu

The Legends cast honors tap pioneers such as Gregory Hines, Dr. Jimmy Slyde, Honi Coles, Shirley Temple, Bojangles, Astaire, and Rogers. Participants will examine the complex and subtle art of rhythm tap in a professional environment with focus on technique, improvisation and presentation. Bring your tap shoes.

On Friday, October 9 at 1PM, there will be as workshop for teachers only.

“Deliriously Imaginative”
- LA Times

BODYVOX
Water Bodies

Friday, October 23, 2009 at 1PM

MASTER CLASS
BODYVOX TECHNIQUE

• Taught by Ashley Roland,
  Artistic Director
• Recommended for Intermediate/ Advanced dancers
• Site: University of the Arts,
  Terra Building 211 S. Broad St.
• Contact: Maria Urrutia
  215-717-6577 or murrutia@uarts.edu

BodyVox technique is a modern class that emphasizes the eclectic training that the company uses in its company classes and is ultimately reflected in its choreography. It is a blend of traditional modern, some ballet-based technique, improvisation and yoga. This class may include some repertory.

“Ceaselessly brilliant and often hilarious” - New York Times

DOUG ELKINS & FRIENDS
Fräulein Maria
Friday, November 13, 2009 at 1PM

MASTER CLASS

• Taught by Doug Elkins,
  Artistic Director
• Recommended for Intermediate/ Advanced dancers
• Site: University of the Arts,
  Terra Building 211 S. Broad St.
• Contact: Maria Urrutia
  215-717-6577 or murrutia@uarts.edu

A self-described ‘magpie’ who likes to make dances from all sorts of found material, Doug Elkins conducts classes that are both fun and challenging. Learn phrases from his acclaimed piece Fråulein Maria and travel through the Alps with balletic leaps and hip hop swagger.

“Impeccable technique and a bravura performing style.”
- Chicago Sun-Times

RIVER NORTH CHICAGO DANCE COMPANY
Street Beat – Dance through
the Decades

Friday, January 15, 2010 at 1PM

JAZZ MASTER CLASS

• Taught by Frank Chaves,
  Artistic Director
• Recommended for Intermediate/ Advanced dancers
• Site: Drexel University
  Dept. of Performing Arts
  Ellen Forman Studio,
  33rd & Chestnut Sts.
• Contact: 215-895-4914 or danceprogram@drexel.edu

This Jazz Master Class in the unique River North Chicago style reflects Chaves’ choreographic vision and his Cuban roots. Experience the eclectic, theatrical, and engaging repertory that is River North Chicago!

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“The Flying Wallendas of Dance.”
- Wall Street Journal

STREB
Brave
Friday, February 5, 2010 at 1PM

MASTER CLASS

• Taught by Streb Extreme Action Company Member
• Recommended for those interested in exploring “their personal best.” Suitable for all body types and skill levels.
• Site: Platt Student Performing Arts House, 3702 Spruce St.
• Contact: 215-898-2312 or platthouse@upenn.edu

Developed by Elizabeth Streb over 20 years, PopAction classes help dancers acquire new skills by posing unique
challenges: change your base of support in a rapid fire way, physically designate specific locations in vertical and
horizontal space, learn to pop the muscles to initiate action (rather than skeletally transferring weight), train for impact, learn to fly with low-to-the-ground maneuvers that increase spatial awareness, and incorporate a timing system that is not musical but physical (“felt timing”). The class confronts issues of falling and fear.

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“The best of Baryshnikov, Bruce Lee and Michael  Jackson…”
- Entertainment Tonight

RASTA THOMAS’
BAD BOYS OF DANCE
Friday, April 16, 2010 at 1PM

MASTER CLASS

• Taught by Company Member
• Recommended for 16-28 year old advanced professionally trained male dancers, but open to women.
• Site: University of the Arts,
  Terra Building 211 S. Broad St.
• Contact: Maria Urrutia
  215-717-6577 or murrutia@uarts.edu

Discover how these Boy Wonders hone their skills! This master class features a warm up to build technique, flexibility
and strength, across-the-floor combinations that focus on jumps, turns and coordination, and learning phrases from repertory to develop choreographic memorization and overall dance ability.

“Visual splendor and theatrical magic” - The Wall Street Journal

MOMIX
Botanica
Friday, May 21, 2010 at 1PM

MASTER CLASS

• Taught by Company Representative
• Recommended for dancers, performers and adventurers
• Site: University of the Arts,
  Terra Building 211 S. Broad St.
• Contact: Maria Urrutia
  215-717-6577 or murrutia@uarts.edu

Have you wondered how MOMIX comes up with its mad mix of magic? This master class will explore how MOMIX
mines materials and includes a warm-up, guided improvisation and repertory phrases from Botanica, Moses Pendleton’s latest magical creation. MOMIX members are part dancer, part athlete and part illusionist. So bring physicality and a sense of humor, and prepare yourself for an adventure.