"If hearing a dancer tap can double your fun,
hearing hoofer Max Pollak can be positively
psychedelic. Not content to leave sound-making
to busy heels and toes, he sings electrifying
Santeria chants; his body percussion turns
flesh and bones into drums resonant with
Afro-Cuban rhythms. He has inspired
delirium all over the globe."
Eva Yaa Asantewaa
(Dance Magazine’s 25 To Watch, January 2007)
Proudly presents a
Weekend Workshop with RumbaTap Creator
Max Pollak
April 24, 25, 26, 2009
Austrian-born musician/dancer/composer Max Pollak is a 2008 fellow in Choreography from the New York Foundation
of the Arts. He moved to New York in 1991, graduated from The New School's jazz music program, and pursued
interests in tap, world music and body percussion. From New York City's vibrant Latino music community, Max
soon incorporated elements of Afro-Cuban jazz and folkloric music in his performances, and began to develop what
he calls "RumbaTap", mixing body percussion with tap dance and vocal harmony. Mr. Pollak soon distinguished
himself on the international tap scene as an innovative soloist and educator. Today he is recognized worldwide as
the creator of RumbaTap.
His tap credits include performances with tap legends Buster Brown, Jimmy Slyde and
Gregory Hines, Manhattan Tap, Urban Tap, and Roxane Butterfly's Worldbeats. Mr. Pollak has published numerous
articles on tap history and technique in Dance Magazine and is currently traveling the world with his own group,
RumbaTap, and frequent collaborator Paul Carlon. He has held residencies at Philipos Nakas Conservatory (Athens),
Leipzig University, University of Havana, Stephens College (MO), and UM Duluth among others. His appearances
on film include the documentaries Latido Latino, made for Spanish public television, and Cómo se forma una
rumba/How to Create a Rumba, by Iván Acosta (shown at Lincoln Center as part of Latin Beat Film Festival 2001!)
Register before April 10th, to take advantage of special pre-order price of only $10.00, $15.00 after
Three ways to pay -
(1) By credit/debit card or a PayPal account through our secure PayPal store
or (2)Print this page and send it in with your
selections
clearly marked (and bring payment to class)
or (3) Print this page and bring it early to class
with your check (space is not guaranteed until you pay)
1) Select the classes you will attend and pay online by clicking 'Add to Cart' for your choice(s). Please indicate student's name in the: 'Add special instructions to merchant' area before finalizing your transaction through PayPal. Remember to bring in a copy of your receipt to the workshop. | ||
| Repertory Classes are intended for advanced students only | ||
| Friday Intermediate Technique New Orleans Groove 5:30 - 7:00 PM, $35.00 |
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| Friday Advanced Technique Afro-Cuban Rhythms 7:15 - 8:45 PM, $35.00 |
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| Saturday Intermediate Technique New Orleans Groove 1:00 - 2:30 PM, $35.00 |
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| Saturday Repertory Body Percussion 2:45 - 4:15 PM, $35.00 | ||
| Saturday Advanced Technique Afro-Cuban Rhythms 5:00 - 6:30 PM, $35.00 |
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| Sunday Intermediate Technique New Orleans Groove 10:30AM - 12:00 PM, $35.00 |
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| Sunday Repertory Body Percussion 12:30 - 2:00 PM, $35.00 | ||
| Sunday Advanced Technique Afro-Cuban Rhythms 2:30 - 4:00 PM, $35.00 |
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| Three Day Intermediate Technique Package, $100.00 | ||
| Three Day Advanced Technique Package, $100.00 | ||
| Two Day Body Percussion Package, $65.00 | ||
| Entire Workshop Package, $240.00 | ||
| Yes! I want the T-shirt! ($15 if ordered after April 10th, 2009) |
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Hoofers and Company promotional photos may be taken during the workshop. Students under 18 will need a parent's signature to allow photos of their child to be taken.
Class sizes are limited – Pre-register early to reserve your space.
Workshop location: Stites Performing Arts Center, 17925 NE Glisan St, Portland, OR 97230.
Mail your check to Hoofers and Company, 4803 SE Woodstock #228, Portland, OR 97206