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- Sep 11, 2021
Former Melba's Dancer Sparks Performs in "Newsies" in New York
Matthew Sparks took his first dance class at Melba's when he was in the second grade. That sparked a major passion for dance.
- Oct 23, 2018
Former Melba's Dancer Choreographs, Dances in World's Largest Arts Fest
Andrea Torres grew up dancing at Melba's and now she's opening a tap show in London as choreographer and dancer.
- Oct 23, 2018
- Jun 2, 2010
Jason Samuels Smith’s Newest Tap Piece “Charlie’s Angels”
Jason Samuels Smith’s Newest Tap Piece “Charlie’s Angels” Jason Samuels Smith has created a new, ground-breaking tap work, parodying the...
- Mar 1, 2010
Ivery Wheeler, “Mr. Feet,” Is Back
Ivery Wheeler, 55, began his dancing career at age three when his father took him to “jig joints” in Las Vegas. “At the Louisiana Club,...
- Jan 2, 2010
Ernest "Brownie" Brown -- A Delightful Man and Entertainer Extraordinaire
Ernest “Brownie” Brown died of prostate cancer Aug. 21, 2009 in a nursing home in Illinois. He was 93. He was the last living member of...
- Jan 1, 2010
The Divine Elka Samuels Smith Keeps Tap Artists Working
Elka Samuels Smith’s success in establishing and running Divine Rhythm Productions, an artist management company representing many...
- Oct 2, 2009
Michael Jackson's Love of Tap
Michael Jackson wanted to learn to tap dance. About 10 years ago he asked Debbie Allen to help him find a great tap teacher. "When they...
- Oct 1, 2009
How Tap Dancers Can Improve Their Bebop Knowledge
What is bebop? How can you answer that question in an advanced tap class? I had renewed interest after Jimmy Slyde's death when talking...
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