#15: Tap Dance with Diana Brooks
06/09/22 • 50 min
Diana was a tap company member of Rhythm ISS, M.A.D.D. Rhythms, and Bam in Chicago for many years after graduating from college. Performed in Regional Theatre in shows such as Singin' in The Rain and Babes in Toyland, she decided she wanted to switch focus to teaching. She taught at Oklahoma City University for 8 years (as Brittany's professor) and then moved to NYC where Diana worked at Pace University, Broadway Dance Center and hosted her own affordable pop up classes throughout NYC. Diana traveled and taught with Industry Xperience.
This episode, Diana and Brittany discuss different tap communities, where you can thrive in tap dancing, and what colleges support tap dancers.
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Diana was a tap company member of Rhythm ISS, M.A.D.D. Rhythms, and Bam in Chicago for many years after graduating from college. Performed in Regional Theatre in shows such as Singin' in The Rain and Babes in Toyland, she decided she wanted to switch focus to teaching. She taught at Oklahoma City University for 8 years (as Brittany's professor) and then moved to NYC where Diana worked at Pace University, Broadway Dance Center and hosted her own affordable pop up classes throughout NYC. Diana traveled and taught with Industry Xperience.
This episode, Diana and Brittany discuss different tap communities, where you can thrive in tap dancing, and what colleges support tap dancers.
Got a question or story you'd like to share? Message me HERE, and your submission might even be featured in an upcoming episode!
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Maddie Kurtz is a dance artist currently based in Tallahassee, FL, where she serves as the Research Associate at the Maggie Allesee National Center for Choreography at Florida State University, as well as an adjunct faculty member in the School of Dance at FSU. She holds a BA in Dance and Religious Studies from Colby College and an MFA in Choreography from SUNY Brockport. She continues to teach and choreograph throughout the Southeast and beyond, setting pieces at studios and on her company, MKrep, and she is a national competition adjudicator with StarQuest, Inspire, and Impact Dance Adjudicators.
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Welcome to another exciting episode of "Dance Colleges & Careers", where we dive into the fascinating world of performing arts. In this episode, we're thrilled to have Megan Tatum, a talented performer and choreographer based in Richmond, Virginia, as our special guest.
Megan's journey in the world of dance began at the prestigious Chesterfield School of Ballet and the School of Richmond Ballet, where she trained under the Royal Academy of Dance syllabus. However, after graduating from a performing arts magnet high school with a major in modern dance choreography and performance, Megan found herself at a crossroads, wondering if dance would still be a part of her future.
Her path took an unexpected turn when she moved to Williamsburg, Virginia, to pursue studies at the College of William and Mary. Initially considering dance as a hobby left behind, Megan discovered her passion for musical theatre and decided to craft a unique major in the Integration of Dance, Music, and Theatre Performance. Alongside, she pursued a double major in Kinesiology and Health Sciences with a concentration in Health Sciences Pre-Physical Therapy.
Megan's journey unfolds with unexpected opportunities during her junior year, leading her to become the dance swing at Busch Gardens and kickstarting her professional performing career. Her talents have graced renowned companies such as Olney Theatre Center, Virginia Repertory Theatre, Barter Theatre, Midtown Arts Center, Virginia Musical Theatre, Riverside Dinner Theatre, and Alluvion Stage Company.
Beyond the stage, Megan has also made a mark in the realm of physical therapy, collaborating with major Broadway and ballet companies, including the New York City Ballet and American Ballet Theatre. Imagine going backstage on iconic shows like Matilda and Wicked – Megan has experienced it all.
Join us as Megan shares her inspiring journey, from contemplating the end of her dance career to becoming a versatile performer, choreographer, and a behind-the-scenes player in the world of physical therapy for Broadway and ballet. Get ready for an episode filled with passion, resilience, and the magic that happens when one follows their heart in the world of performing arts. Tune in now!
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