The Dr. Henry LeTang Tap Experience

May 23-26, 2003
Dedicated in the memory of Ellie LeTang

This past workshop in the Tradition In Tap - Series
was dedicated to the work of 'Tap Legend'

Dr. Henry LeTang

Dr. Henry LeTang with Gregory Hines
Dr. Henry LeTang with Gregory Hines

Included:
  • Tap Classes with the Master himself.
  • Master Classes with Dr. LeTang's Friends.
  • Video Presentation.
  • Tap Technique.

Dr. Henry LeTang with cast members ot the movie 'Bojangles'
Dr. Henry LeTang with cast members ot the movie 'Bojangles'


Pictures Taken in Classes
The Workshop's Poster
Resources
Workshop Faculty
Workshop Description




Resources:
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Workshop Faculty:
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The Dr. Henry LeTang Tap Experience
Ofer Ben
Debbi Dee
Mercedes Ellington
Dr. Henry LeTang
Avi Miller
Germaine Salsberg
Shea Sullivan




Workshop Description:
This intensive weekend of exciting Dr. Henry LeTang Tap Experience,
Included:

Courses:
With: Dr. Henry LeTang
Dr. LeTang is known for his method of teaching tap through set routines. In his many years of creativity he has choreographed and taught about 20 routines. His world-wide students cherish and treasure his work and some teach these routines in their own studios. In this workshop he taught six of his newest routines.

Master Classes:
With: Debbi Dee, Mercedes Ellington and Shea Sullivan
Three of Dr. LeTang's friends taught reflections on his legacy through their personal work. Each drew on Dr. LeTang's influence and contribution to her own career.

Tap Exercises:
With: Germaine Salsberg, Avi Miller & Ofer Ben
Our method of teaching tap is based on daily tap excercises. Germaine, Avi & Ofer led the morning tap drills - each with his/her own unique teaching style.

Video Presentation:
With: Avi Miller
Avi Miller presented some of the known and never before seen footage of Dr. LeTang on film and video, including some of his famous movie choreographies.