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RHYTHM WORLD is the oldest and most comprehensive festival of American tap and contemporary percussive arts in the world. RHYTHM WORLD features an extraordinary master faculty of 24 teachers and two weeks of performance, education and community outreach programs including free public performances,  tap jams, student showcases, panel discussions and extraordinary faculty concerts at the Museum of Contemporary Art, Chicago.


Complete information for Rhythm World 2012 will be available in March.  Until that time, please review our 2011 offerings below, as this year's festival will be very similar in size and scope!

Calendar

Faculty
Lane Alexander Tre Dumas Nico Rubio
Bril Barrett
Jay Fagan Jason Samuels Smith
Martin Bronson
Derick Grant Jakari Sherman
Kristi Burris
Jason Janas Matt Shields
Kim Chalovich
Travis Knights Randy Skinner
Jessica Chapuis
Lisa La Touche Everett Smith
Zada Cheeks
Tasha Lawson Aaron Tolson
Heather Cornell
Danny Nielsen Dianne Walker
Victor Cuno
Jimmy Payne, Jr. Sam Weber
Michelle Dorrance Idella Reed Davis Mark Yonally



Program Offerings
A World of Scholarships CHRP will be holding auditions around the world for scholarships to Rhythm World 2012.  View details for the location nearest you.
View the 2012 Scholarship rules.
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December 5 -  Zurich, Switzerland  Backstage Studio  5 PM
Regine Ochsner
info@backstagestudio.ch
http://www.backstagestudio.ch/

January 24 - 28 - Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Steven Harper
tapinrio@gmail.com
http://tapinrio.com.br/

February 4 - Chicago, IL USA  Athenaeum Theater
Kristi Burris
kburris@chicagotap.org
www.chicagotap.org

February 23 - Paris, France  Swingtap Tap Studio
Victor Cuno
swingtap@gmail.com
http://swingtap.com/

February 25 -  Stuttgart, Germany Tanzraum 51  8 PM 
Karin Ould Chih       
info@orangeconnection.de
http://www.tanzraum51.de/

March 4 - Toronto, Canada - Living Arts Centre (Mississauga) 9:30 AM
Kim Chalovich
tapdancecentre@hotmail.com
http://www.tapdancecentre.com/


After Work Adult Courses Master faculty working exclusively with adults, at a 6pm start time convenient for most working professionals. view/hide details

Courses meet three days from 6pm-7:15pm. 
Tuition includes 3 classes, 1 ticket to Thursday night's JUBA performance and a festival t-shirt.


Time
Int/Adv
Intermediate
Adv. Beginners
 6:00-7:15pm

Heather Brown
Idella Reed Davis

Early Registration Price: $115 per course
Regular Registration Price: $125 per Course

Audition Workshops
A new format for our workshops!
  Spend three hours in a mock audition process as you learn specific choreography, audition with your peers, and receive invaluable feedback.
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 9:00am-12:15pm Randy Skinner
White Christmas
Aaron Tolson
ImagiNation
BAM!
Repertory Audition
 1:15-4:30pm Dianne Walker
Black and Blue

Jason Janas
Tap Stars
Heather Cornell
Manhattan Tap

Early Registration Price: $65 per workshop
Regular Registration Price: $75 per workshop

Courses
Spend six hours over four days with the teachers of your choice.
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Courses meet four consecutive days during the times listed below.  All courses are cumulative. Students are allowed to switch courses on the first day ONLY.


Time
Next Step
Advanced
Int/Adv
Intermediate
 10:30-11:50am
Michelle Dorrance
Derick Grant
Nico Rubio
Mark Yonally
 12:00-1:20pm
Lisa LaTouche
Lane Alexander
Dianne Walker
Danny Nielsen
 1:30-2:30pm
Break
 2:30-3:50pm
Jason Janas
Heather Cornell
Victor Cuno
Travis Knights
 4:00-5:20pm
Jason Samuels Smith
Tasha Lawson
Tre Dumas
Idella Reed Davis

Early Registration Price: $95 per course
Regular Registration Price: $105 per Course

Intensive Residencies
The most intensive study available at Rhythm World. Spend 10 hours with up to four amazing teachers.
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Intensive Residencies meet for five consecutive days during the times listed below. 
All residencies are cumulative. 


 10:00am-12:00pm
Sam Weber
Sam's World
 12:30-2:30pm
Derick Grant
Imagine Tap / ImagiNation
 3:30-5:30pm
Jakari Sherman
Step Afrika!
 3:30-5:30pm
 Bril Barrett
MADD Rhythms

Early Registration Price: $225 for 1, $425 for 2, $625 for 3, $825 for 4
Regular Registration Price: $250 for 1, $475 for 2, $675 for 3, $875 for 4
Kids Program
Rhythm World's new and improved Kids Program is designed to take young tappers to the next level. Designed for 9-12yrold intermediate students.
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The curriculum of this program will cover: oral and video histories; rudiments of tap including technique, timing, syncopated rhythms, and improvisational skills; and the development of each dancer's individual style and expressive ability.
Program includes 9 classes, 1 event ticket and a festival T-Shirt.

 3:00-4:00pm

Fundamental Fun
Zada Cheeks

 4:00-5:00pm

Traditional Tap Dances
Kristi Burris

 5:00-5:30pm

Break

 5:30-6:30pm

Contempos
Gene Medler


Early Registration Price: $150 for program
Regular Registration Price: $175 for program

Master Classes
A rhythm buffet! 1 hour 20 minute classes with over 15 different master teachers.
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Two full days of classes with tap masters from around the world.  
Master Classes meet one time only for 1 hour and 20 minutes.


Time
Next Step
Advanced
Int/Adv
Intermediate
Saturday, August 6
 10:00-11:20am
Lisa LaTouche
Randy Skinner
Heather Cornell

 11:30-12:50pm
Derick Grant
Victor Cuno

Everett Smith
 1:30-2:50pm

Michelle Dorrance
Randy Skinner
Dianne Walker
 3:00-4:20pm
Jason Samuels Smith
Everett Smith
Victor Cuno

 5:00-6:20pm
Jason Janas
Derick Grant
Dianne Walker

Sunday, August 7
 10:00-11:20am
Jay Fagan
Jimmy Payne, Jr.
Jessica Chapuis
Martin Bronson
 11:30-12:50pm
Bril Barrett
Julie Cartier
Jay Fagan
Zada Cheeks
 1:30-2:50pm
Lane Alexander
Mark Yonally
Idella Reed Davis

 3:00-4:20pm Idella Reed Davis
Tre Dumas
Kristi Burris


Early Registration Price: $25 per masterclass
Regular Registration Price: $30 per masterclass

ProTEC
Conference for young adult professional tappers (25 - 45*) who want to work with their professional peers from around the world.
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A new conference for young adult professional tappers (25 - 45*) who want to work with their professional peers from around the world.

*ages are only a guide, not a requirement


 10:00am-12:00pm 
Choreography
Jason Samuels Smith

 12:00-1:00pm Lunch Break
 1:00-2:30pm
Technique
Thurs - Jason Janas
Fri - Tre Dumas
Sat - Heather Cornell
Sun - Matt Shields
 2:30-3:45pm Improvisation - Nico Rubio
 4:00-5:00pm Seminar

Early Registration Price: $350 for program
Regular Registration Price: $375 for program

UTEC
Conference for young adult professional tappers (25 - 45*) who want to work with their professional peers from around the world.
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A new conference for college and university students/faculty who want to study with their peers and develop a global college network devoted to gaining recognition for American tap in undergraduate dance/music departments.

 10:00am-12:00pm 
Choreography
Matt Shields

 12:00-1:00pm Lunch Break
 1:00-2:30pm
Technique
Fri - Kim Chalovich
Sat - Jason Janas
Sun - Zada Cheeks
 2:30-3:45pm Improvisation - Jay Fagan
 4:00-5:00pm Seminar

Early Registration Price: $325 for program
Regular Registration Price: $350 for program

YTEC & PrepTEC
A unique and comprehensive program designed to help Youth Tap Ensembles expand their repertoire while working with masters, interacting with peers and performing.
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CHRP's annual Youth Tap Ensemble Conference (YTEC), now in its 10th year, is one of the most comprehensive programs available to tap ensembles. Students work with masters on technique and improvisation, meet with specialists regarding related disciplines, and share and learn choreography. The 3rd annual PrepTEC offers the same amazing opportunities for study to intermediate-level tappers.

Only 5 individuals per ensemble can register per group. Registration fee includes a festival t-shirt.

The week-long schedule is as follows:

Time

Group A

Group B

PrepTEC

 9:00-10:20am

Technique
Mon - Lisa La Touche
Tues - Jason Samuels Smith
Wed - Heather Cornell
Thurs - Jay Fagan
Fri - Tre Dumas

Technique
Mon - Tasha Lawson
Tues - Jay Fagan
Wed - Jason Samuels Smith
Thurs - Kim Chalovich
Fri - Travis Knights

Technique
Mon - Jay Fagan
Tues - Tasha Lawson
Wed - Danny Nielsen
Thurs - Travis Knights
Fri - Heather Brown

 10:30-11:50am

Improv - Jay Fagan

Improv - Heather Cornell

Improv - Danny Nielsen

 12:00-1:00pm

Lunch Break

 1:00-2:00pm

Theater Arts Seminar

 2:00pm-4:00pm

Choreography
Derick Grant

Choreography
Michelle Dorrance

Choreography
Lisa LaTouche


Early Registration Price: $425 for program
Regular Registration Price: $450 for program


Group Discounts Available!
More information soon.

Sponsors
 

Program Fees

Early Registration Price
by May 25, 2011
Regular Registration Price
after May 25, 2011
Registration Fee
$25 (required)
$25 (required)
1 Intensive Residency
$225
$250
2 Intensive Residencies
$425
$475
3 Intensive Residencies
$625
$675
4 Intensive Residencies
$825
$875
Courses
$95 per Course
$105 per Course
After-Work Adult Courses
$105 per Course
$125 per Course
Workshops
$65 per Workshop
$75 per Workshop
Master Classes
$25 per Master Class
$30 per Master Class
Kids Program
$150 for Program
$175 for Program
UTEC
$325 for Program
$350 for Program
ProTEC
$350 for Program
$375 for Program
YTEC & PrepTEC
$425 for Program
$450 for Program

Performances
Spotlight on Canada Thursday, August 4
7:30 pm
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In 2011, CHRP is embarking on a 5 year "spotlight" project that will focus on a different city, nation or region each year. The first Spotlight will shine on the growing number of Canadian artists who lead the global field while seeking a separate identity: performances by Canadians Heather Cornell, Lisa LaTouche, Kim Chalovich, Tasha Lawson, Everett Smith, Travis Knights, Matt Shields, Danny Nielson and more.

MCA
220 E. Chicago Ave.
Chicago, IL 60611

Admission
Tickets $30, MCA members $25
Festival Student Tickets are $25 (available by phone or at box office only)
Chicago Celebration Saturday, August 6
7:30 pm
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Chicago is home to one of the largest tap art communities in the world with a distinct focus on ensemble work. Chicago Human Rhythms Project's resident ensemble, BAM! will be joined by MADD Rhythms, Jus' Listen, Cartier Collective and special guests in the closing night festival performance.

MCA
220 E. Chicago Ave.
Chicago, IL 60611

Admission
Tickets $30, MCA members $25
Festival Student Tickets are $25 (available by phone or at box office only)
Emerging Artists Wednesday, August 3
7:30pm
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A celebration of the emerging "beat-niks" of the tap scene: tap artists in their 20's who combine a deep knowledge of the art form's roots with blistering technical virtuosity and rhythmically poetic content.

MCA
220 E. Chicago Ave.
Chicago, IL 60611

Admission
Tickets $30, MCA members $25
Festival Student Tickets are $25 (available by phone or at box office only)

Accomodations
CHRP has partnered with The University Center to provide access to their well-maintained and reasonably-priced facilities during our festival!  The University Center is located just two blocks from the Fine Arts Building in the heart of downtown Chicago.

University Center Semi Suites
Semi Suites consist of two bedrooms with two beds each sharing a semi-private bath. Bedrooms include extra-long twin bed, desk with chair, bookshelves and closet with organizer for each guest. Microwaves and Refrigerator units can be rented for an additional charge of $50.00. Standard linen service is provided with these room rates. Linen service includes weekly linen and cleaning service. Bedrooms include sheets, towels, internet access and alarm clock. Guests will have access to the building’s recreation area, fitness center, outdoor terrace, dining center, floor kitchens, and laundry facilities.  In addition, all guests receive one complimentary meal per day in the center's dining hall.

Important Note:  All students under 18 must have a chaperone in order to stay at the University Center.  A chaperone can oversee up to 15 students as part of this policy.

Single Rate, per night = $65.00
Shared Room, per person per night = $50.00

To book your room, click here and use the promotion code "Daily"


 
CHRP has officially sold out the Seneca Hotel.  We understand that many of you are still in need of accommodations and we will continue to update this site with new opportunities.