Awards Week
September 10–14
Pricing Options
Purchasing Information
If you purchase an individual event (Tap Jam or Carnell Lyons talk), you will be prompted to reserve your spot at the time of purchase.
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If you purchase the Joe Stirling workshop, you must attend both days of the workshop (this workshop is NOT a masterclass option).
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If you purchase the 3-class + jam package or the Complete Package, please don't forget to go back into Mindbody to reserve the classes of your choice.
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If you purchase either of our packages, you must complete the payment first, and then go back and reserve the classes of your choice.
Masterclasses
Bril Barrett
Wed. Sep. 10th, 6:15 - 7:30pm
This masterclass is best fit for folks dancing at levels 5-7 (adv. beg., slow int., and intermediate).
Learn Bril's inimitable style and rhythm, straight Chicago and Madd Rhythms. Bril is an honoree receiving the Hoofer Award for 2024!
Josh Hilberman
Sep. 13th, 3 - 4:15pm
This masterclass is best fit for folks dancing at levels 4-5 (fast beg. and adv. beg.) Straight from Belgium, Josh will share his one-of-a-kind musicality and technique!
Germaine Goodson
Sat. Sep. 13th, 4:30 - 5:45pm
This class is best fit for dancers at lvl 3-4 (beg. and fast beg.)
Dive deep into technique with a focus on adapting quickly to changing direction, rhythm, and weight from foot to foot; keeping your sounds light, bright, and articulate; mastering grab-offs; and starting and stopping on the same foot. Germaine is receiving the Hoofer award for 2025!
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Here's an example of Germaine's style in a combo set to "Some Like It Hot":
Kurt Albert & Klaus Bleis
Fri. Sep. 12th, 6:15 - 7:30
This class is best fit for dancers at lvl 5 (adv. beg.) and higher.
Kurt Albert and Klaus Bleis will teach original rhythms and phrases from their mentor, tap master Carnell Lyons. Carnell’s unique dance style is characterized by its extraordinary authenticity and originality (Kansas City style). Carnell Lyons, claimed to have invented the tap style of “Paddle & Roll” by copying “The Baby” and exchanging rhythms with Max Roach.
Events
Presentation Celebrating Carnell Lyons
With Tap & Tray
Fri. Sep. 12th 7:30 - 8:30
Kurt and Klaus will present the life and career of tap and show business legend Carnell Lyons, who was born in 1917 in Kansas City, grew up with Charlie Parker, and became famous with his group “The Businessmen of Rhythm” in Chicago’s legendary mafia club “Club DeLisa.” Settling in New York City in the 1940s, he performed with the trio “Jesse, James & Cornell” at the Apollo Theater, Radio City Music Hall, and Las Vegas with stars like Frank Sinatra, Judy Garland, and Josephine Baker. Carnell Lyons died in Berlin, Germany, in 1992.​​
All are welcome!
Joe Stirling Soft Shoe Workshop
With Josh Hilberman
Sat. Sep. 13th, 12:30 - 3pm &
Sun. Sep. 14th, 10:30am - 1pm
This masterclass is best fit for folks dancing at levels 8-9 (int./adv, and adv./pro).
Learn the Joe Stirling Soft Shoe from Josh Hilberman in a 5-hour workshop over 2 days.
​$175
You must purchase the 2-day workshop and attend both days to participate.
