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MASTER CLASSES AND WORKSHOPS
TAP MASTER CLASS WITH REGGIO THE HOOFER
Saturday, November 8th, 2008
3:00 - 4:30 pm
West Dundee Studios
9 & older
$20.00
This Master Class is open to Intermediate/Advanced Tap Dancers
About the Featured Artist:
Reginald McLaughlin, better known asReggio “The Hoofer”, began his career dancing in the subways of Chicago. He has developed a unique and extraordinary style of fancy free-street hoofing, a distinctive raw form of Rhythmic African American Tap.
Reggio is currently the principle tap teacher at the Old Town School of Folk Music. He is a staff member of Dancing in the Parks, sponsored by the Chicago Park District. In 1996, he received a proclamation by Mayor Richard Daley for his work in this program. In addition, Reggio has been recognized as a positive role model by Chicago’s First Lady, Maggie Daley, for his participation in Gallery 37, an after school program designed to educate high school students in the arts. Reggio is the first tap dancer to have been included in this program.
Reggio has been featured on educational television programs such as Art Safari, Art Beat Chicago, and Inside Kentucky Schools. He has also been featured in JUBA, a tap documentary that has aired on PBS. As a principle tap dancer, Reggio has been seen in two Duke Ellington musicals, Jump for Joy, and Beggars Holiday. In addition, he has choreographed for and danced in the role of Sammy Davis, Sr. in the theatrical version of The Sammy Davis, Jr. Story. Reggio has been a guest artist in the Milwaukee Black History month performance, We are the Drum, and has tapped solo with the Chicago Jazz Ensemble at the Chicago Tribune’s 150 th Anniversary Extravaganza.
Reggio’s charisma and expertise has taken him to foreign countries as far as Switzerland, Japan, Spain, France, and Canada to teach and perform. Reggio, recognized and admired by people everywhere, has made a huge contribution to the world of tap dancing.
If you would like to register or have any questions about these master class, please feel free to contact the Dixon Dance Academy studio office at 847-836-5678 or via email at dixondance@aol.com.
There is student minimum for this Master Class.Registration will be accepted until all available openings are filled.
(847) 836-5678 
www.dixondanceacademy.com