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Bring your tap group to NYC to spend an hour and a half with Kim Schafer learning Broadway tap repertoire from shows like 42nd Street, Dames at Sea, and White Christmas! This class can also be conducted via Zoom in the comfort of your studio. 

Kimberly’s class is a mix of styles ranging from Musical Theatre tap to rhythm tap. Her class appeals to all ages by using a variety of musical genres. Her energetic personality will guide you through a structured warm-up, across the floor routines, turns, and a fun yet challenging combination. Fine- tuned tap technique and vocabulary will be emphasized throughout the class as well as the joy of dancing. All classes will teach percussive footwork incorporating upper body movements all while challenging your ability to retain choreography. The tap technique will be thoroughly explained so all levels are encouraged. The combination will work on specific styles so that the students are exposed to various time periods. Tappers will gain feet articulation as well as a love for dance!

Kimberly Schafer is an award winning director, choreographer, and educator. She received her Bachelor of Performing Arts in Dance Performance from Oklahoma City University and is currently completing her Masters in Theatre Education and Directing from Catholic University. Recently, she was selected to be a member of the International Dance Council (CID). In 2019, Schafer was so honored to work and collaborate with the brilliant Tony Award winner Andre de Shields on Sophisticated Ladies at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center. She was the Dance Assistant for Tommy Tune and Chita Rivera for their US tour Chita and Tune: Just in Time. She also assisted Tommy Tune and Randy Skinner on the production of Lady be Good at City Center Encores. She was the Associate Choreographer/Dance Captain for Broadway Backwards at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre and has been an associate choreographer for Broadway Bares 24-26.

Schafer is the creative director for Masq, a benefit show for The LGBTQIA Center in New York and has also served as director for Celebrity Cruise lines based in Miami. Some of her regional choreography credits include On the Town, Crazy for You, and many more. She teaches at Broadway Dance Center, CAP 21, Marymount Manhattan College, Radio City Music Hall, and various studios around the United States. Featured performing credits include the National Tour of 42nd Street and a commercial for Skineez Skinwear featured on a Times Square billboard. 

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In-person class is limited to 12 people. Zoom class has no limit on participants. Scheduling is dependent on Kim's schedule and the winner's schedule, and will be coordinated after the winner is notified. In-person studio space is at a studio of Kim's choosing in the Manhattan area.