Tap Pedagogy and Teacher Training
with Thelma Goldberg
Monday May 26, 2014
9:00 AM - 2:30 PM
Encore Studio of Dance,
Tumbling, Music & Theatre
1999 Hickory Avenue #102
Harahan, LA 70123
(map to Encore below...)
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with Thelma Goldberg
Monday May 26, 2014
9:00 AM - 2:30 PM
Encore Studio of Dance,
Tumbling, Music & Theatre
1999 Hickory Avenue #102
Harahan, LA 70123
(map to Encore below...)
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Thelma Larkin Goldberg grew up in Cambridge, MA, studying dance at Bates School of Dance in Central Square. After earning her B.S. in Special Education from Lesley College/University in 1974, she taught in the Boston Public School system, earning her Masters in Special Education from Regis College while starting a family and relocating to Lexington, MA. After starting The Dance Inn in 1983 in the dining room of her home, Thelma eventually found her way to the rich tap scene in the Boston area, studying at the Leon Collins studio in Brookline and meeting many of the friends and associates that have continued to inspire her since then. In 1997 she started Dance Inn Productions, a non-profit organization, and served as its Executive Director, producing annual International Tap Dance Day Festivals that honored master tappers with the Tapestry Award for Teaching. Among the dancers she celebrated were Dianne Walker, Brenda Bufalino, Sarah Petronio, Buster Brown, Jimmy Slyde and Billy Siegenfeld. Thelma has taught at several festivals around the country and was on faculty at the Boston Conservatory for many years. She founded and directed the Pre-Professional Program of Tap City, The New York City Tap Festival; and is artistic director of the Legacy Dance Company, the pre-professional program of The Dance Inn. Her studio has now grown to two locations and she continues to teach fifteen hours a week while supervising a passionate group of young faculty. Her goal is to dance forever!
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Pedagogy Workshop/ Tap Dance Teacher Training:
Join other passionate tap dance educators in an intensive overview of what to teach, when to teach it and how to teach it. Based on Thelma's Tap Notes, a recently published workbook for teachers, Thelma will explain the methods that result in clear, concise rhythm making. Her approach is based the principles of release, relaxation and readiness and promotes a series of exercises that progress rhythmically. The six series for Levels 1 - 5 (ages 6 - 12) that will be taught include: Rudiments, Shuffles, Slaps and Flaps, Paddle and Rolls, Spanks and Time Steps. If time allows, choreography for each level will be taught. Video taping is allowed, but come prepared to dance!
About THELMA’S TAP NOTES:
A step-by-step guide to teaching tap to children ages 6-12 in an easy-to-read format. Information about what to teach, when to teach it and how to teach it is included. Class Outlines, Music Recommendations, Combos, Choreography Ideas, Musical Rhythms, Improvisation Activities as well as Tap History provide material and guidance for both the experienced and new tap educator. Included are exercises and drills based on a series of progressively challenging rhythms to promote sequential progress in the major areas of tap education. Inspiring photos of tap students in action reinforce the passion and joy of sharing rhythms for both students and teachers.www.thelmastapnotes.com*
Thelma is offering her book at a special workshop price of $50.00. If you would like to order a copy of Thelma's Tap Notes to have available during the workshop, please let us know.
Join other passionate tap dance educators in an intensive overview of what to teach, when to teach it and how to teach it. Based on Thelma's Tap Notes, a recently published workbook for teachers, Thelma will explain the methods that result in clear, concise rhythm making. Her approach is based the principles of release, relaxation and readiness and promotes a series of exercises that progress rhythmically. The six series for Levels 1 - 5 (ages 6 - 12) that will be taught include: Rudiments, Shuffles, Slaps and Flaps, Paddle and Rolls, Spanks and Time Steps. If time allows, choreography for each level will be taught. Video taping is allowed, but come prepared to dance!
About THELMA’S TAP NOTES:
A step-by-step guide to teaching tap to children ages 6-12 in an easy-to-read format. Information about what to teach, when to teach it and how to teach it is included. Class Outlines, Music Recommendations, Combos, Choreography Ideas, Musical Rhythms, Improvisation Activities as well as Tap History provide material and guidance for both the experienced and new tap educator. Included are exercises and drills based on a series of progressively challenging rhythms to promote sequential progress in the major areas of tap education. Inspiring photos of tap students in action reinforce the passion and joy of sharing rhythms for both students and teachers.www.thelmastapnotes.com*
Thelma is offering her book at a special workshop price of $50.00. If you would like to order a copy of Thelma's Tap Notes to have available during the workshop, please let us know.