We are honored and thrilled to dedicate the upcoming workshop in the Tradition In Tap - Series to the Tap Master Teacher:
Mr. Bob Audy
New York City
November 13-15, 2009
Exciting Tap Workshop Includes:
- Original Choreography taught by the 'Master' himself.
- Honorary Master Classes by leading tap artists.
- Participants Showcase.
- Tradition In Tap - Award Ceremony.
- Tap History Talks.
- Video Presentation.
- Tap Technique.
- 'Dance Teacher Recognizes' certificate (For Teachers Only).
- Special Program for Teens and Young Tappers.
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Bob Audy teaching for Dance Masters of America National Convention, New York City.
About:
Bob Audy has worked in every aspect of show business as director/choreographer for Broadway, television, movies and summer theaters across the country.
As director/choreographer Mr. Audy has worked on over 25 shows, including George M! with Joel Grey, The Unsinkable Molly Brown with Carol Lawrence, The Music Man with Peter Marshall and Edie Adams, No, No, Nanette with Vicki Lawrence, Gentlemen Prefer Blondes with Carol Baker, Anything Goes with Margaret Whiting and many others.
He has also worked with the St. Louis Municipal Opera, Kenley Players, North Shore Music Theater, Coconut Grove Playhouse, and many other regional theaters.
He was a strong influence on the Broadway Production of George M! and a consultant for the NBC production of the same show starring Joel Grey.
For over forty years Mr. Audy has been one of the foremost teachers of tap dance as well as jazz in New York City sending a great number of students on to professional jobs where the skills they learned from him gave them the goods they needed in the world of show business. As a teacher and coach he has worked with many stars, including Shirley MacLaine, John Travolta, Cybil Shepard, Joel Grey, Diane Keaton, Ben Vereen, Jerry Orbach, Madeline Kahn, Betty Buckley and a host of others.
Over the years Mr. Audy has shared his technique and choreography with virtually every major Dance Organization in the United States, and has also taught workshops in France and Finland.
In 2001 Mr. Audy was awarded the Dance Masters of America - President's Award, and his contribution to the tap world was honored by The American Tap Dance Foundation at Tap City 2003. In 2007 Bob was the proud recipient of the prestigious Flo-Bert Award in New York, which was presented at the annual Tap Extravaganza. He also was the first honorée of the New York Jazz Choreography Project in May 2009.
Twenty years ago Mr. Audy used his skills and began to teach people from outside the dance world. He set up a dance and fitness program for Interep National Radio Sales, Inc., The program flourished and he continued to be the director of it for twenty years.
Bob Audy currently teaches weekly classes of Tap and Jazz in New York City.
- "Bob Audy has that special gift that makes him a geat teacher and that makes you learn to do things you never thought you could."
- Joel Grey
- "Bob taught me everything I know about tap dancing. I love him."
- Shirley MacLaine
- "Bob Audy is one of the best tap-dance teachers around."
- Ann Miller
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Tap Book - Front and Back Covers
Jazz Dancing Book - Front Covers
Resources:
More about Bob Audy can be found at:
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Tap Extravaganza Award Presentation - Bob Audy & Ralph Guild
Bob Audy Dancer's at Tap Extravaganza Performance
Workshop Description:
The Bob Audy Tap Experience, an intensive weekend of exciting events, including:
Tap Course:
With:
Bob Audy
Alan Spaulding
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Isabel Glasser
- Original Choreography: That's Entertainment
Bob Audy, assisted by Alan Spaulding and Isabel Glasser will teach an original routine named That's Entertainment. This routine is part of Mr. Audy's music CD which will be on sale at the workshop.
Honorary Tap Master Classes:
With:
Karen Callaway Williams
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Prof. Anita Feldman
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Prof. Jeannie Hill
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Dirk Lumbard
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David Rider
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Randy Skinner
Six leading tap artists will teach reflections on Bob Audy's legacy through their personal work. Each will draw on Audy's influence and contribution to his / her own career.
Tradition In Tap - Award Ceremony:
With:
Tradition In Tap - Committee Members
Bob Audy will be presented with the Tradition In Tap Award for: "Outstanding Achievements & Significant Contribution To The Tradition And Art Of Tap Dance"
Tap History Talks:
With:
Germaine Salsberg
Germaine Salsberg, who studied with Mr. Audy, will lead the 'Tap History Talks' while interviewing Bob Audy, and add her own personal insight. Special guests expected.
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 will present some clips of Bob Audy and of his work, on film and video.
Tap Exercises:
With:
Lainie Munro
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Prof. Clare O'Donnell
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Germaine Salsberg
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Avi Miller
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Ofer Ben
Warm-up for each day with Lainie Munro, Germaine Salsberg, Prof. Clare O'Donnell, Avi Miller & Ofer Ben, who will lead the afternoon and morning tap drills - each with his/her own unique teaching style.
Participants Showcase:
With:
Germaine Salsberg
Germaine Salsberg will emcee an informal Participants Showcase. All the participants in The Bob Audy Tap Experience are encouraged to perform in this showcase and contribute to a very happy event.
Extensive information can be found at the Participants Showcase section.
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Tap Extravaganza Award - May 07 | Dance Masters Of America Award - July 01 | Jazz Choreography Enterprises Award - May 06

Interep Award - 2004 | Office Of The President Borough Of Manhattan Citation - May 2007
Workshop Level:
- 2 Adult Programs:
Intermediate / Advanced / Professional (adults, teens 17+)
- Teens Program:
Adv. Beginners / Intermediate (ages 13 - 16) with at least 5 years of extensive tap training.
- Youth Program:
Adv. Beginners (ages 10 - 12) with at least 3 years of extensive tap training.
Level Clarification:
- All of the classes are at an 'open level'. There are no lower or higher level classes. For this reason we suggest the minimum requirements of level as above.
- Each teacher's class will vary in degree of difficulty according to their own style and reflections of Mr. Audy.
- This event is a 'Tap Experience', not a festival or convention, and as such should be attended with the view of studying original material first hand from a master and receiving other material from some of the highest professionals in the business who are paying homage to the genius of the masters.
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Bob Audy with The Paris Tap Company
Dance Teacher Recognizes:
(For Teachers Only)
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Teachers who participate in the 'Entire Workshop' are entitled to receive a 'Certificate of Recognition' issued by our media sponsor Dance Teacher Magazine.
Once you register to the 'Entire Workshop' please add this feature to your online registration form and a certificate will be presented to you on the last day of classes. |
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Bob Audy conducting a Tap Workshop Helsinki, Finland
Rates:
* Adult Programs #1 & #2:
- Registration To The Entire Workshop:
Rate includes: The Bob Audy Tap Course, all Tap Master Classes & Tap Exercises, Tap History Talks & Award Ceremony, Video Presentation, one nontransferable admission to the Participants Showcase, the workshop T-shirt & Registration Fee.
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Prog. #1 |
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Prog. #2 |
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Friday, Saturday & Sunday - Nov. 13-15 ($430 from October 26) |
$395 |
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$395 |
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- Registration By Days:
Daily rate includes: The Bob Audy Tap Course, Tap Master Classes & Tap Exercises on the specific day, Tap History Talks & Award Ceremony, Video Presentation & the workshop T-shirt. Daily rate does not include free admission to the Participants Showcase and the Registration Fee.
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Prog. #1 |
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Prog. #2 |
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| Friday, November 13: |
$135 |
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$135 |
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| Saturday, November 14: |
$135 |
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$135 |
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| Sunday, November 15: |
$135 |
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$135 |
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| Non-Refundable Registration Fee: |
$25 |
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$25 |
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* Teens & Youth Programs:
- Registration To The Entire Workshop:
Rate includes: The Bob Audy Tap Course, all Tap Master Classes & Tap Exercises, Tap History Talks & Award Ceremony, Video Presentation, one nontransferable admission to the Participants Showcase, the workshop T-shirt & Registration Fee.
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Teens |
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Youth |
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Saturday & Sunday - Nov. 14-15 ($320 from October 26) |
$295 |
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$295 |
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- Registration By Days:
Daily rate includes: The Bob Audy Tap Course, Tap Master Classes & Tap Exercises on the specific day, Tap History Talks & Award Ceremony, Video Presentation & the workshop T-shirt. Daily rate does not include free admission to the Participants Showcase and the Registration Fee.
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Teens |
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Youth |
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| Saturday, November 14: |
$135 |
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$135 |
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| Sunday, November 15: |
$135 |
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$135 |
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$25 |
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$25 |
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* Additional Rates:
- Participants Showcase Tickets:
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Entire workshop participants:
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Free |
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| One / two day workshop participants: |
$25 |
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| Advance sales: |
$25 |
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| At the door: |
$28 |
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| - Workshop T-shirts: (additional) |
$15 |
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| - Tradition In Tap Towel: |
$12 +NY State Tax |
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Special group rates.
Call for details!
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Space is limited - register early!
Tap Class at Broadway Dance Center with Dirk Lombard on the far right
Workshop Locations:
- All Tap Classes:
Nola Rehearsal Studios
250 West 54th St. New York City. (11th Floor) Tel: 212-582-1417
(Between Broadway and 8th Avenue)
Click here to "Map Quest" this location.
Subway: A, B, C, D, E, N, R, Q, W, 1.
- Participants Showcase:
Manhattan Movement and Arts Center
248 West 60th Street, New York City.
Click here to "Map Quest" this location.
Subway: A, B, C, D, 1 to 59th St. at 8th Ave. (Columbus Circle).
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Teacher's Workshop, Paris, France
Tap Class at Stepping out Studios in New York City
Jazz Dance Theatre Class at Stepping out Studios in NYC
 
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