Everything's Copasetic
Mini Workshop Weekend
Saturday February 15th & Sunday February 16th
We're kicking off our new initiative, "Copasetic Community Projects" with a weekend celebrating The Copasetics! We're taking a deeper dive into who The Copasetics were, why they formed a club, and what was all that about?
While we're diving into their history, we have the chance to learn with some tap masters of today that actually learned from and were mentored by Copasetic members Cookie Cook, Honi Coles, Buster Brown and Bubba Gaines!
YOU can learn some rhythms, steps and style from these great dancers, as passed down by Brenda Bufalino, Jane Goldberg, Michela Marino Lerman, Deborah Mitchell, Margaret Morrison, Hank Smith, Tony Waag & more!
This workshop is organized to accommodate and offer learning opportunities for every level of student. You can participate by taking a single class or multiple classes, or just attend a tap talk. This is serving as an educational event and a small fundraiser.
If you have questions, please reach out to us, we're happy to help: info@tapdancecentral.org​
FULL WORKSHOP PASS: $90
(Access ALL Classes and Talks)
HALF WORKSHOP PASS: $45
(2 classes and 1 talk)
SINGLE CLASS PASS: $25
SINGLE TALK PASS: $10
Saturday, February 15th
Rhythms & Inspiration of Buster Brown
with Michela Marino Lerman
1:45-3pm
(Fast Beg Level 4 & Up)
Michela Marino Lerman shares some of Buster's rhythms and insights on how he inspired her dancing.
Who Were the Copsetics?
12-1:30pm
Panel discussion with Margaret Morrison, Hank Smith, Michela Marino Lerman, and Mickey Davidson. Margaret will start with a introduction on the history of The Copasetics, this may have a bit of video; Hank will share some special video and stories on his experiences with The Copasetics, in particular Cookie Cook; Michela will share some of her key experiences with Buster Brown and others she met and was influenced by. Main theme is informing our students the historical importance of the Copasetics and how they still influence us today, and how we can continue to keep their work and spirit alive for future generations, etc.
"Cookie/Honi Revisited"
With Jane Goldberg
3:15-4:30pm
(For students Beginner Level 3 & Up)
Jane Goldberg will share some stories and some special steps she learned from Honi Coles and Cookie Cook.
Sunday, February 16th
Shim Sham 101
With Susan Hebach
11am-12pm
(Basic Level 2 & Up)
If you don't know it yet, or you just want to practice, come learn this classic tap dance. Basic Level 3 & Up
Rhythms, Style & Inspiration of Honi Coles
With Brenda Bufalino
12pm-1:15pm
(Slow Int Level 6, Int Level 7 & Int/Adv Level 8)
Brenda Bufalino teaches a class focused on Honi Coles material.
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Intro to Bill "Bojangles" Robinson
With Margaret Morrison
12-1:15pm
(Beginner Level 3, Fast Beg Level 4 & Up)
Explore Rhythms and Steps of Bill "Bojangles" Robinson -Select steps & phrases of Doin' the New Low Down -taught by Margaret Morrison
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"Great Feats of Feet" Film (Excerpts)
with Brenda Bufalino
1:30-2:45pm
(For EVERYONE! Bring a snack!)
Brenda Bufalino talks about her experience making this special film about the Copasetics
Dancing with Bubba Gaines
Taught by Deborah Mitchell
3-4:15pm
(Advanced Beg Level 5 & Up)
Deborah Mitchell teaches Bubba Gaines signature rhythms & steps and shares stories of working and learning from Bubba as her mentor
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Coles Stroll & Copasetics Song
with Tony Waag
3-4:15pm
(For Beginner Level 3 & Up)
Tony Waag teaches the classic "Coles Stroll" and teaches the lyrics for the Copasetic Song (vocals that can be sung with Coles Stroll) that are historically significant and very uplifting! You will be singing and dancing by the end of the day for sure! If you don't know this dance, or the song....YOU SHOULD!
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