Tradition In Tap, Inc.

The Prof. LaVaughn Robinson
Tap Experience Nov. 4-6, 2005

This past workshop in the Tradition In Tap - Series
was dedicate to the work of 'Tap Giant':
Prof. LaVaughn Robinson

Photo credit: Melba Huber ©

Pictures Taken in Classes The Workshop's Poster The Workshop's Postcard Participants Showcase - Program Dance Teacher - September 2005 Advertisement WOR Radio Interview Resources Workshop Faculty Workshop Description

WOR Radio Interview:
November 4, 2005 - Mr. Joey Reynolds interviewed Prof. LaVaughn Robinson

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Photo credit: Melba Huber ©
Mr. Lance Liles awards Prof. LaVaughn Robinson
with the Flo-Bert Life Achievement Award
on behalf of The NY Committee To Celebrate National Tap Dance Day
at the Tap Extravaganza; New York City - National Tap Dance Day - May 29, 2005

Exciting Tap Workshop Includes:

Original Choreography by the Master himself.

Honorary Master Classes by leading tap artists.

Tradition In Tap - Award Presentation.

Tap History Talks.

Video Clips.

Tap Technique.

Extensive Teacher's Program.

Special Program for Young Tappers.

Participants Showcase.

Prof. LaVaughn Robinson at the Tap Extravaganza 2005 L to R: Yvette Glover, Prof. Robert L. Reed (above), Prof. LaVaughn Robinson,
Dianne 'Lady Di' Walker, Van 'The Man' Porter (above) and Avi Miller

Resources:
More about Prof. LaVaughn Robinson
and dance partner Germaine Ingram can be found at:

Prof. LaVaughn Robinson with
Dance Partner - Germaine Ingram

Workshop Faculty:
Click on a name for extended bio and pictures

The Prof. LaVaughn Robinson Tap Experience

Photo: Barry Dornfeld

Ofer Ben

Prof. Nicole Hockenberry

Melba Huber

Germaine Ingram

Lance Liles

Avi Miller

Prof. LaVaughn Robinson

Germaine Salsberg

Vanessa Sonon

Prof. Hank Smith

Workshop Description:
An intensive weekend of exciting
Prof. LaVaughn Robinson Tap Experience,
Included:

Tap Courses:
With:
Prof. LaVaughn Robinson & Germaine Ingram

Choreography #1 - Fernando's Hideaway:
Prof. LaVaughn Robinson - assisted by his dance partner Germaine Ingram - taught an original routine. This choreography was taught on Saturday November 5, 2005.

Choreography #2 - Night & Day:
Prof. LaVaughn Robinson - assisted by his dance partner Germaine Ingram - taught an original routine. This choreography was taught on Sunday November 6, 2005.

Honorary Tap Master Classes:
With:
Prof. Nicole Hockenberry, Germaine Ingram,
Lance Liles, Vanessa Sonon
Four protégés and leading tap artists, taught reflections on Prof. LaVaughn Robinson's legacy through their personal work. Each drew on Robinson's influence and contribution to his/her own career.

Tradition In Tap - Award Presentation:
With:
Germaine Ingram & Germaine Salsberg
Germaine Ingram presented Prof. LaVaughn Robinson and Germaine Salsber presented Ms. Melba Huber the Tradition In Tap - Award, for: "Outstanding Achievements & Significant Contribution To The Tradition And Art Of Tap Dance"

Tap History Talks:
With:
Melba Huber
Melba Huber is one of a few tap historians who write about the history of tap and the many artists who play / played important roles in it's development & growth. She led the emotional 'Tap History Talks' while interviewing Prof. Robinson, while adding her own personal input.

Video Presentation:
With:
Prof. Hank Smith
Hank Smith is a well known tap dancer, and collector of video & movie clips. He has an extensive library of material starting from the early days of tap dance. Hank presented some clips of Prof. LaVaughn Robinson on film and video.

Tap Exercises:
With:
Germaine Salsberg, Avi Miller & Ofer Ben
Warm-up for each day with Germaine Salsberg, Avi Miller & Ofer Ben who led morning tap drills - each with his/her own unique teaching style.

Participants Showcase:
With:
Emcee: Germaine Salsberg
A happy event concluded this exciting Prof. LaVaughn Robinson Tap Experience. Germaine Salsberg emceed an informal Participants Showcase at Saint Clement's Episcopal Church, in the presence of the 'Master Himself' Prof. LaVaughn Robinson.

Prof. LaVaughn Robinson and Dr. Buster Brown