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Talent
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October 10, 2010
Visceral, Chicago, IL
October 10, 2010 October 24, 2010
October 24, 2010
Dance Convention
Junior (11-14) Senior (15 & up)
Junior (11-14) Senior (15 & up) Premiere Dance
$35.00
Register through The University at Buffalo, Theatre & Dance $35.00 of Bridgewater, NJ
Department’s Website: http://www.theatredance.buffalo.edu Register through The University at Buffalo, Theatre & Dance
(must be a graduating senior) Department’s Website: http://www.theatredance.buffalo.edu
(must be a graduating senior)
$120.00
$140 $120.00 November 7, 2010
$50.00 $140
University at Buffalo,
$50.00
No Parent / Student Observers
No Parent / Student Observers Buffalo, NY
November 7, 2010
Mini (9-11) Junior (12-14) Senior (15 & up)
$120.00 The Convention will consist of one full day of classes for Advanced and Intermediate
$140
$50.00 Levels. Xtreme Talent was designed to inspire Students and Teachers with creative
$5.00 - Cash only (collected only on 11/7 during lunch pickup) talent from Professionals around the world. This is an opportunity for young dancers
No Parent / Student Observers
and teachers to learn and experience different styles and techniques from Professional
Choreographers/Dancers through Master Classes. This Convention will promote
Xtreme Dance Apparal will be available for sale. Class size is limited. Faculty will be determined for each city 1 month prior to event. In the event of any unforeseen
occurrences, Faculty and Schedules may be subject to change. No Refunds. If any cancellations occur, a credit of $100.00 will be issued, good for 1 year. $35 fee for
positive and motivating classes through unique styles of dance and dance education.
all returned checks. Checks or Money orders made out to Xtreme Talent in U.S. dollars. No receipts will be issued.
We look forward to sharing our talents with you!
Total amount owed to Xtreme Talent: $__________________ Please make checks payable to: Xtreme Talent, P.O. Box 1196, Williamsville, NY 14231-1196
Signature: _______________________________________________________________________________________ Date: ___________________________________ Master classes offered in Jazz, Modern, Lyrical, Tap, Hip Hop & Ballet.
WAIVER & RELEASE Auditions for “The University at Buffalo’s Dance Program”, register for University
College Audition at http://theatredance.buffalo.edu
For more information, please contact Xtreme Talent at
(716) 390.8599
xtremetalentinfo@aol.com
Meet Our 2010 Faculty
STEPHEN “t itch” BOSS
Stephen “tWitch” Boss is headed for a breakthrough year as he stars in the 3rd installment of the upcoming dance
Dance” stage in Season 7, as an All-Star. The sky is the limit for tWitch.
Rebecca is a graduate from the University at Buffalo with a BFA degree in Dance. She has extensive training in Jazz, Lyrical,
Ballet, Modern, Tap and Hip Hop. Rebecca has trained with Leonard Castilone, Tom Ralabate, Bill Thomas, Buffalo City Ballet, Boss currently resides in Los Angeles and is looking forward to working with The Dizzy Feet Foundation that aims to
Carlisle Pennsylvania Ballet, Gus Giordano, Paul Taylor, Doug Varone Dance Company, ABT’s Studio Company, and Joe Tra- support, improve, and increase access to dance education for the underprivileged in the United States. He has started
maine. Rebecca has performed with Princess Cruise Lines on the Regal and Costa Victoria. She has performed in Las Vegas at the a production company, ‘experiMENTAL Industries’ with his manager, Nelson Diaz, and two other partners, with their
with “Charo” on the Jerry Lewis MDA Telethon and has traveled through China with EASTWORLD ENTERTAINMENT in “Iron
Boss is best known for his amazing performances on the popular Fox dance competition series “So You Think You Can Dance,” where he capti-
4 and was redeemed with a spot on the show and the runner-up title. He was able to work with amazing choreographers like Mia Michaels, Dave
Scott, Tyce DiOrio, and Jean-Marc Genereux—to name a few. In fact, his memorable performance in “Mercy” aka “The Door Dance” alongside
Christian Denice (Los Angeles, CA) received his dance training at Bobbie’s School of Performing Arts under Mandy Moore, Alex
Little, Nikki Blakeslee, Nick Lazarrini, and Nicole Harlan. He has had the honor of assisting Mandy Moore and Dee Caspary
KATEE SHEAN
Katee Shean was voted America’s top female dancer on season four of Fox’s TV series “So You Think You Can Dance”
“The American Mall”. and did a nationwide tour with the show. Along with Stephen ‘tWitch’ Boss, they performed the Emmy nominated
piece, ‘Mercy’, choreographed by the amazing Mia Michaels.
Derryl Yeager. Christian has the privilege of teaching and choreographing throughout the country, and recently found residence She began her training at the age of four with Atlas School of Dance in San Jose, CA, and trained at Teen Dance Com-
with Center Stage Performing Arts Company in Orem, Utah. Currently, Christian is on his third season with River North Chicago Dance Company in -
Chicago, IL under the direction of Frank Chaves, where he has worked with such talented choreographers as Lauri Stallings, Sherry Zunker, Frank Chaves, elodeon’s “Jump Around” T.V. series, Paris by Night, and the World Jazz Dance Congress in Costa Rica. Most recently,
and Robert Battle.
SUAVÉ
line of amazing make up with Cliché cosmetics as well. Aside from performing Katee has choreographed for many studios and events including
Born in London, England, Suavé has been teaching dance since 1987 and has had the opportunity to perform and work with “Fox Diversity’s” music video, and has taught master classes throughout the U.S. and Canada. She currently attends Chapman University where
many different artists, groups and companies all over the world. As former owner of his own dance school, Dance ConnXion
Studio in Wheeling-IL, and an instructor at the STEPS Dance Center in Aurora-IL, he created one of the top hip hop dance is always excited to meet new people and have new experiences. Be on the look out for this rising star!
companies in the country, the Hip Hop ConnXion Family (consisting of the Hip hop ConnXion, Hip Hop Force and Future
Force dance troupes) with the goal of developing talent and spreading a positive message to kids and adults in all communities
through dance with the help of sponsors and partners such as DARE America, Boogiezone and Monster drinks. Suavé also cre-
ated branches of the Hip Hop ConnXion in downtown Chicago, Michigan, Indiana and Boston, and looks to open more in order
to further spread the mission statement of the HHC. The HHC performs all over the country opening up for artists such as Chris distinct and exciting. She began her dance training at an early age in Cleveland and has since grown to be among the
Brown and Ludacris, and has taken the highest honors at all levels, notably bringing home the Gold and Silver medals at the USA Championships in the most respected professional tap dancers of her generation. Her training with The School of Cleveland Ballet and grow-
past as well as a Silver medal in the World Championships. ing up in her mother’s dance studio coupled with her career accomplishments have established her as an invaluable
As one of the original members of the professional dance troupe, Culture Shock-Chicago, Suavé has appeared in various music videos and movies such as, created opportunities to keep Tap in the public eye. Sarah has been commissioned three times by PlayhouseSquare,
Walt Disney’s ‘Just Visited’ with Christina Applegate, and ‘SAVE THE LAST DANCE’ with Julia Stiles. He is also a performance coach and dance coordinator the second largest performing arts center in the country to create, choreograph and present her original work “Tap
having choreographed for music videos and concerts for artists and actors such as Jessy Schram (CSI-Miami, House, American Pie), Disney’s Justin Stein
(Lose Control, Leave It On The Floor), Adero (Checkbox, On The Other Line), and one of the world’s biggest DJ’s, Bad Boy Bill, performing alongside artists
such as P-Diddy, Nelly and Ja Rule ay the B96 B-Bash.
As a choreographer, performer and producer, Sarah has presented “Tappy Holidays!”, an annual Holiday show in New York, Montana and
Cleveland. Sarah also served as Artistic Director and Choreographer for Rhythm ISS…, an all female Chicago based Tap Company she co-founded
in 1995. The group was hailed by Dance Magazine as “a quintet of women tappers impressive as much for their exuberant spirit as for their
pioneers of the arts, Mrs. Debbie Allen. Soon thereafter, he moved to L.A., and went on a full scholarship at the “Debbie Allen blistering footwork.”
Dance Academy”(D.A.D.A), where he had the opportunity to train in nine different forms of dance technique. While on scholar-
Savelli’s soloist work is as extensive as her company work. She has been featured in the PBS documentary“Juba! The Masters of Tap and Percus-
principal roles, and served as one of her assistant choreographers on a play she was choreographing, and directing in Beirut sive Dance” and has performed at The Apollo as part of Ayodele Casel’s Diary of a Tap Dancer, Symphony Space in NYC, Playhouse Square,
Lebanon.
teaching a blend of crisp, clean, technique and intricate rhythm that makes tap dancing accessible for all ages and levels. Her work has been
presented and performed by the top tap professional tap dancers in the country, as well as competitive groups nationwide. She is a sought after
and respected teacher who is known for combining honesty and humor with technique so that her classes remain fun, while challenging. Sarah
the Paramount Pictures movie “Dreamgirls.” After graduating high school he moved to Las Vegas to be a part of “A New Day” by DRAGONE, starring the is currently working regularly with Perseverance Dance Company, (Missy Ridgway, Chicago) and DD&TA, (Krista Sorensen, Montana) as well as
several other studios and companies nationwide. As co-founder of Tandem Act Productions, Sarah continues creating events and programs to
Award” winning piece choreographed by Tyce Diorio. maintain interest in tap dancing for students and audiences alike.
Will has done work recently overseas in OMAN with Debbie Allen, The Kennedy Center, and the Sultanate of Oman. Will premiered as the Lead Flying
Tracy Navarro was born and raised in Western New York and holds a B.F.A in dance performance from the University
at Buffalo. While attending U.B. was crowned Miss Dance of WNY. Professionally she has danced with Gus Giordano’s
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dano, Randy Duncan, Harrison McEldowney and Mia Michaels to name a few. She was also a member of the faculty
at Gus Giordano Jazz Dance Center where she choreographed and taught the Giordano technique. Tracy was also in
Jessica Wolfrum (Buffalo, NY) is in her eighth season with River North Chicago. She received her early training from the David the Las Vegas Company of “Footloose” the musical at the Rio casino. Most recently she was seen on the National tour
of “Chicago” the musical where she played several roles and also served as dance captain. Presently, Tracy is teaching,
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member of the Zodiaque Dance Company. She was also a principal dancer with the Buffalo City Ballet Company for six years ing School on both the East and West Coasts, as well as Mexico. She has won numerous awards for her choreography including the American
and choreographed for their premiere of “Dracula.” While in Chicago Jessica has been a guest artist in Chicagoland perform-
ances of “The Nutcracker Ballet”, as well as in Wisconsin, New York, and Iowa. Jessica also is on faculty at the Lou Conte Dance
guidance, love, and support.