Footprints Tap Ensemble is a not-for-profit 501c(3) production and performance company of area youth who actively choreograph, teach, perform and participate in all aspects of dance show production. The ensemble is directed by Artistic Director, Becca Snow, with Grace Bonamarte as Rehearsal Director and Cait Jones-Seebacher & Mark Yonally as Advisors.
Footprints’ venues consistently included Dance Chicago, the Chicago Human Rhythm Project and Tidings of Tap. The Republic of China sponsored members of Footprints for three collaborative performances in Beijing in December 2007. Members have trained with many of the old masters, as well as many modern masters. Footprints’ own annual production Tap Jam, held in November, welcomed their most recent guest artist Caleb Teicher.
Footprints’ venues consistently included Dance Chicago, the Chicago Human Rhythm Project and Tidings of Tap. The Republic of China sponsored members of Footprints for three collaborative performances in Beijing in December 2007. Members have trained with many of the old masters, as well as many modern masters. Footprints’ own annual production Tap Jam, held in November, welcomed their most recent guest artist Caleb Teicher.
Lisa La Touche - Bio
Originally from Calgary, Alberta, Canada, Lisa’s recent credit includes original cast member of SHUFFLE ALONG on Broadway choreographed by Savion Glover and directed by George C. Wolfe. With the cast she was appeared at the 70th annual TONY Awards and Maya & Marty on NBC and became recipient of the Fred Astaire award for “Outstanding Ensemble in a Broadway show” and the A.C.C.A. Actor’s Equity Award for “Outstanding Broadway Chorus”. She appears as a principal dancer in an episode of Amazon's Original TV series Z- The Beginning of Everything starring Christina Ricci, with choreography by John Carrafa. Previous highlights have also included touring with Savion Glover productions in STEPZ, and also performing in both New York's Off-Broadway and the North American touring casts of STOMP. She was also in the original ensemble of Dormeshia Sumbry-Edwards "Sophisticated Ladies" where they performed weekly at The Cotton Club in Harlem and also a member of Jason Samuel Smith's company A.C.G.I. Lisa has performed, choreographed and taught world wide on various independent projects. Her work has been seen on such stages as Jazz at Lincoln Center and was also faculty member of the School of Jacob's pillow under the direction of her mentor Dianne Walker. She appears as guest faculty at Broadway Dance Center and Steps on Broadway in New York City and loves sharing her passion within eager up and coming professionals of all ages. She is currently continuing her studies in acting Susan Batson Studios, and works with vocal coaches Shelton Becton and Susan Eichborn Young. She believes whole heartedly that we are all to trust and follow our inspirations and welcome a journey of unlimited opportunities. www.lisalatouche.com
Instructed By: Lisa La Touche
Monday, November 20 @ Talent Forum Intermediate - 5:00-6:30pm Advanced - 7:00-8:30pm Only $25.00 CALL TO REGISTER: 847-816-1711 |
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