RHYTHM WORLD is America's premier festival of American tap and contemporary percussive arts. RHYTHM WORLD features
an extraordinary master faculty of teachers and two weeks of performance, education and community outreach programs including
free public performances, tap jams, panel discussions and extraordinary faculty concerts at the Museum of Contemporary Art,
Chicago.
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2013 Tap Scholars!
Congratulations to the 2013 Tap Scholars! Tap Scholars each receive a $1000 scholarship to Rhythm World 23.
Congratulations to the 2013 Tap Scholars! Tap Scholars each receive a $1000 scholarship to Rhythm World, America's premiere festival
of American tap and percussive dance, taking place July 22-Aug 4, 2013.
Founded in 1995 to honor the life of CHRP co-founder, Kelly Michaels, the Rhythm World Tap Scholar Award program has provided more
than $225,000 in financial aid to over 200 talented, deserving young dancers from around Chicago, the United States and international
exchange students.
The Tap Scholar Award program conducts an audition in Chicago every February as a part of the Winter Tap Jamboree where the majority
of awards are made and holds auditions in Tokyo, Rio De Janeiro, Zurich, Toronto and various American cities. The Award decisions are
based on a combination of criteria including skill, talent and financial need with the intention of creating a diverse mix of young dancers
dedicated to furthering their tap and percussive dance education every summer at CHRP's Rhythm World.
Rhythm World is the oldest, largest and most comprehensive festival of American tap and contemporary percussive arts in the world,
annually attracting hundreds of students from around the globe to study with an internationally acclaimed faculty of 25 - 30 master teachers
and performers. Over the last 19 years, many Tap Scholar Award winners have gone on to successful careers in teaching, choreographing
and performing including Jumaane Taylor, Ian Berg, Starinah Dixon, Nico Rubio, Sean Kaminski and Donetta Jackson, to name just a few.
Top Row (L to R):
Time Brickey
Francesca Carfagnini
Anthony Clampit
Liljana Clampit
Amanda Erickson
Donyella Kittrell-Jackson
Taylor Lattimore
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Bottom Row (L to R):
Madison Martin
Alex Stephens
E.J. Stephens
Allie Strehle
Cory Wilfong
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Support the Tap Scholar Program:
Click here to make a donation
| After Work Adult Courses |
Master faculty working exclusively with adults, at a 6pm start time convenient for most working professionals. |
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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.
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Early Registration Price: $115 per course
Regular Registration Price: $125 per Course
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| 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.
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July 29 - August 1, 2013 (Monday - Thursday)
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Early Registration Price: $100 per course
Regular Registration Price: $110 per Course
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| 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.
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*Hip Hop/Tai Chi/Footworking/Core Strength & Dynamic Flexibility/Stepping
Early Registration Price: $235 for 1, $440 for 2, $645 for 3, $850 for 4
Regular Registration Price: $260 for 1, $470 for 2, $680 for 3, $890 for 4
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| Kids Program |
Rhythm World's new and improved Kids Program is designed to take young tappers to the next level. Designed for 9-12 year-old 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 ticket to Thursday night's MCA concert and a festival T-Shirt.
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Early Registration Price: $150 for program
Regular Registration Price: $175 for program
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| 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.
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Early Registration Price: $30 per masterclass
Regular Registration Price: $35 per masterclass
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Early Registration Price: $65 per workshop
Regular Registration Price: $75 per workshop
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| 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) and Preparatory Tap Ensemble Conference, now in their 13th and 6th years, were the first and remain the most comprehensive programs available to pre-professional tap repertory companies. YTEC and PrepTEC students study technique and improvisation, alternative movement practice, theater related seminars, history, music theory and choreography. 2013 YTEC/PrepTEC choreographers will be Charles Renato, Nicholas Young and Jumaane Taylor.
Only 5 individuals per ensemble can register per group. Registration fee includes a festival t-shirt.
The week-long schedule is as follows:
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Early Registration Price: $450 for program
Regular Registration Price: $475 for program
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Early Registration Price
by May 25, 2013
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Regular Registration Price
after May 25, 2013
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Registration Fee
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$25 (required)
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$25 (required)
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1 Intensive Residency
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$235
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$260
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2 Intensive Residencies
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$440
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$470
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3 Intensive Residencies
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$645
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$680
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4 Intensive Residencies
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$850
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$890
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Courses
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$100 per Course
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$110 per Course
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After-Work Adult Courses
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$115 per Course
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$125 per Course
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Workshops
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$65 per Workshop
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$75 per Workshop
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Master Classes
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$30 per Master Class
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$35 per Master Class
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Kids Program
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$150 for Program
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$175 for Program
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YTEC & PrepTEC
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$425 for Program
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$450 for Program |
Parking
Click here for information on where to park near the American Rhythm Center.
Hotel
CHRP has finalized a special group rate with two hotels in the downtown area: The Residence Inn Marriott and The Allerton Hotel.

201 E. Walton Place
Chicago, IL 60611
(312) 943-9800
See a map where the Residence Inn is located and get directions.
Directions from Residence Inn to Fine Arts Building
Directions from Residence Inn to Jazz Showcase
Directions from Residence Inn to Museum of Contemporary Art
The Residence Inn Marriott is located in the heart of Chicago's Gold Coast neighborhood at 201 E. Walton Place; one block east of
the "Magnificent Mile" and one block west of Lake Michigan's sandy beaches. Some of their prestigious "neighbors" include the John
Hancock Center, Water Tower Place, Bloomingdale's, Oak Street's finest boutiques and, of course, the Museum of Contemporary Art!
[For returning dancers, as a reference, the Residence Inn Marriott is in the general vicinity of the Seneca and Rafaello hotels.]
Features
All suites feature a fully equipped kitchen with microwave, refrigerator, dishwasher, place settings for four and a sitting area!
There is also a complimentary breakfast buffet available. Tuesday-Thursday they offer a complimentary evening hospitality
hour (light meal, beer, wine and soda). Wednesday evening they host a complete dinner buffet complimentary to all in-house guests!
CHRP has a special rate for the week of July 21 - July 27:
$159.00 per room/night for a studio (approx. 450 sq ft) with king bed and pull out queen-sofa-bed
$169.00 per room/night for a one bedroom (approx 750 sq.ft) with separate room with king bed and pull out queen-sofa-bed in
other room. Please note: One-bedroom suites are subject to availability.
Reservations
You can reserve your stay at the Residence Inn by calling reservations at 800-331-3131 or 312-943-9800. Please reference
group code "chrchra" or indicate that you are with the Chicago Human Rhythm Project's 23rd Annual Rhythm World CHIRD
when making your reservation. Rooms can also be reserved online by simply clicking this Residence Inn Marriott logo.
ROOMS ARE STILL AVAILABLE FOR THE WEEK STARTING JULY 21, 2013.
OUR ROOM BLOCK FOR JULY 29-AUG 4 HAS SOLD OUT! Please see information about The Allerton Hotel below.

701 N. Michigan Ave.
Chicago, IL 60601
(877) 701-8111
See a map where The Allerton Hotel is located and get directions.
Directions from The Allerton Hotel to Fine Arts Building
Directions from The Allerton Hotel to Jazz Showcase
Directions from The Allerton Hotel to Museum of Contemporary Art
Located at 701 N. Michigan Ave, The Allerton Hotel is right in the heart of the Magnificent Mile and just a quick bus ride away from the American
Rhythm Center. Opened as a residential "club hotel" in the roaring twenties, The Allerton has a rich history of being one of the city's most exciting
social spots. Featuring stylish guest rooms and suites appointed with every conceivable comfort, The Allerton Hotel is a premiere choice in
downtown Chicago hotels.
Features
Guest rooms offer one queen-size bed, flat-screen cable television with on-demand movies, wireless high-speed internet access (included in
CHRP rate), iHome docking station for iPods & iPhones, complimentary coffee service in the lobby from 7am-11am, 24-hour business center,
and many more amenities.
CHRP has a special rate for the week of July 28 - August 4:
$159.00 plus taxes per room/night* for a standard room with a queen-size bed (*WIFI included in rate)
Add $25 for a room with two double beds.
Reservations
You can reserve your stay at The Allerton Hotel by calling reservations at 877-701-8111 or by clicking here. Please indicate that you are with the Chicago Human
Rhythm Project's Rhythm World Summer Festival when making your reservation.
We look forward to a great Rhythm World 2013 !
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