GUEST ARTISTS
A UNIQUE FEATURE OF THE UNLV DEPARTMENT OF DANCE IS ITS NATIONALLY KNOWN GUEST ARTIST PROGRAM. THIS PROGRAM AFFORDS DANCE STUDENTS THE OPPORTUNITY TO STUDY TECHNIQUE COMPOSITION AND REPERTORY WITH INTERNATIONALLY KNOWN DANCE ARTISTS AND EDUCATORS.
PAST GUEST ARTISTS INCLUDE THE ERICK HAWKINS DANCE COMPANY, PATTIE OBEY, DEDE BARFIELD, MINH TRAN, JON LEHRER, MICHAEL WILLIAMS, CHARMAINE HUNTER, ERIN LANDRY, NINA WATT, PAUL FRANKLIN, RALPH PERKINS,GREG BEILEMEIER, SAM WATSON, KATITI KING, ALFREDO CORVINO, ERNESTA CORVINO, DORIS BENNETT GLASPER, ANGENE FEVES, GUS GIORDANO, FRANK HATCHETT, KELLY MICHAELS, WILLIAM MARTIN-VISCOUNT, DOUGLAS DUNN, DOUGLAS NEILSEN, WALTER NICKS, DANIEL NAGRIN, RUDY PEREZ, AND GUS SOLOMONS, JR.
2007 - 2008 GUEST ARTISTS
FALL 2007
Jazz
August 27 - October 14
Lawrence Jackson
A native of Jackson, MS, Mr. Jackson received intensive training while matriculating through prestigious institutions such as the Academic and Performing Arts Complex, Ballet Mississippi, The International Ballet Competition and The Juilliard School. A graduate from the University of Southern Mississippi, he holds a BFA in Dance. As an instructor, Mr. Jackson has taught at various schools and summer workshops throughout the U.S. and abroad. As a professional, he devoted five years to the internationally known modern dance company, Cleo Parker Robinson Dance Ensemble. Lawrence recently received his Master’s of Fine Arts degree from Florida State University.
October 29 - November 11
Glenn Leslie
GLENN LESLIE is a senior company member of Jump Rhythm Jazz Project. As an adjunct lecturer at Northwestern University he has taught Jump Rhythm Technique in both the jazz and tap curriculums. Glenn has had the privilege of representing JRJP at the Jump Rhythm Jazz Project summer intensives in both Evanston, IL and Lexington, MA, and at residencies, workshops, and master classes at Brown University, Snowy Range Dance Festival, Contemporary Dance Theatre, American Tap Dance Institute, University of Alaska, Ohio Northern University, University of North Texas, Interlochen Arts Academy, The Dance Inn, Oakton Community College, Randolph-Macon Woman's College, Louisiana Dance Theatre, University of Iowa, Brock University in Canada, Swarthmore College, University of Wisconsin - LaCrosse, Dancer’s E.D.G.E., North Shore Country Day School, and Barnard Zell Anshe Emet Day School. Glenn set his original tap choreography Out of a Rut & Into a Groove on the apprentice company of Tappers With Attitude in 2004. He extended and revised the piece for Northwestern University’s Danceworks and TWA in 2006. In 2005 Glenn created and premiered his exuberant solo homage to Gene Kelly – G. K. Lovejoy, and in the more somber Low Autumn Stroll. Glenn’s dance studies started with Mary Wanamaker in Worcester, Massachusetts, continued in Boston, then, after a brief year operating his own studio in Worcester, rooted in New York where he worked in musical theater. While in New York he taught tap at Broadway Dance Center, which is where he first met and studied with Billy Siegenfeld. His work in musical theatre included Europe tours of Rhythm, Oklahoma!, and West Side Story, and appearances in U.S. productions of Singin' in the Rain, Forty-Second Street, Dames at Sea, Seven Brides for Seven Brothers, and Guys and Dolls, among many others. Glenn has served as choreographer for such shows as Anything Goes, West Side Story, My Fair Lady, and Fiorello!, and is currently on the faculty of Old Town School of Folk Music and Dance Center Evanston.
November 12 - December 2
Jay Franke
Jay Franke first danced with the Lubovitch company in 2005. Franke began his formal training at Booker T. Washington High School for the Performing and Visual Arts in Dallas, Texas. In 1993 he was selected as a Finalist for Presidential Scholar in the Arts and accepted into the Julliard School, were he furthered his studies by working with choreographers such as Benjamin Harkarvy, Glen Tetley, Igal Perry and Lila York. Upon receiving his BFA in Dance from the Julliard School, Franke went to work with the Twyla Tharp Dance Company, “THARP!” Franke has since danced with The 58 Group, Lyric Opera Ballet Chicago, and most recently Hubbard Street Dance Chicago.
SPRING 2006
A Semester of Prominent Modern Dancers
To Be Announced Soon
WHAT PAST GUEST ARTISTS SAY
Jon Lehrer
Associate Director
Giordano Jazz Dance Chicago
The hardest part about teaching at the UNLV dance department is leaving. Every time I go to UNLV to teach and choreograph, I find myself wanting to stay longer and longer. Of course it is very common for a teacher to become attached to the students, but at UNLV it is also the faculty and department as a whole that keeps me coming back. The students are wonderful - very disciplined, respectful, eager, and talented - and that is a direct reflection on the faculty and staff at the UNLV dance department. I teach and choreograph at many Universities around the country, and UNLV has one of the most well rounded dance departments there is. The faculty is educated, experienced in the professional realm, and fully dedicated to giving the students the necessary tools to become a highly successful professional dancer. They give equal attention and respect to all forms of dance, and provide the students with an education that covers everything from dance history to pedagogy, thus fostering an atmosphere that allows the students to thrive. When I am at UNLV, I feel free to utilize all my talents and experiences to offer the students the most I can possibly give them. The UNLV dance department is one place I hope to continue teaching at for many years to come.
GUEST ARTISTS
A UNIQUE FEATURE OF THE UNLV DEPARTMENT OF DANCE IS ITS NATIONALLY KNOWN GUEST ARTIST PROGRAM. THIS PROGRAM AFFORDS DANCE STUDENTS THE OPPORTUNITY TO STUDY TECHNIQUE COMPOSITION AND REPERTORY WITH INTERNATIONALLY KNOWN DANCE ARTISTS AND EDUCATORS.
PAST GUEST ARTISTS INCLUDE THE ERICK HAWKINS DANCE COMPANY, PATTIE OBEY, DEDE BARFIELD, MINH TRAN, JON LEHRER, MICHAEL WILLIAMS, CHARMAINE HUNTER, ERIN LANDRY, NINA WATT, PAUL FRANKLIN, RALPH PERKINS,GREG BEILEMEIER, SAM WATSON, KATITI KING, ALFREDO CORVINO, ERNESTA CORVINO, DORIS BENNETT GLASPER, ANGENE FEVES, GUS GIORDANO, FRANK HATCHETT, KELLY MICHAELS, WILLIAM MARTIN-VISCOUNT, DOUGLAS DUNN, DOUGLAS NEILSEN, WALTER NICKS, DANIEL NAGRIN, RUDY PEREZ, AND GUS SOLOMONS, JR.
2007 - 2008 GUEST ARTISTS
FALL 2007
Jazz
August 27 - October 14
Lawrence Jackson
A native of Jackson, MS, Mr. Jackson received intensive training while matriculating through prestigious institutions such as the Academic and Performing Arts Complex, Ballet Mississippi, The International Ballet Competition and The Juilliard School. A graduate from the University of Southern Mississippi, he holds a BFA in Dance. As an instructor, Mr. Jackson has taught at various schools and summer workshops throughout the U.S. and abroad. As a professional, he devoted five years to the internationally known modern dance company, Cleo Parker Robinson Dance Ensemble. Lawrence recently received his Master’s of Fine Arts degree from Florida State University.
October 29 - November 11
Glenn Leslie
GLENN LESLIE is a senior company member of Jump Rhythm Jazz Project. As an adjunct lecturer at Northwestern University he has taught Jump Rhythm Technique in both the jazz and tap curriculums. Glenn has had the privilege of representing JRJP at the Jump Rhythm Jazz Project summer intensives in both Evanston, IL and Lexington, MA, and at residencies, workshops, and master classes at Brown University, Snowy Range Dance Festival, Contemporary Dance Theatre, American Tap Dance Institute, University of Alaska, Ohio Northern University, University of North Texas, Interlochen Arts Academy, The Dance Inn, Oakton Community College, Randolph-Macon Woman's College, Louisiana Dance Theatre, University of Iowa, Brock University in Canada, Swarthmore College, University of Wisconsin - LaCrosse, Dancer’s E.D.G.E., North Shore Country Day School, and Barnard Zell Anshe Emet Day School. Glenn set his original tap choreography Out of a Rut & Into a Groove on the apprentice company of Tappers With Attitude in 2004. He extended and revised the piece for Northwestern University’s Danceworks and TWA in 2006. In 2005 Glenn created and premiered his exuberant solo homage to Gene Kelly – G. K. Lovejoy, and in the more somber Low Autumn Stroll. Glenn’s dance studies started with Mary Wanamaker in Worcester, Massachusetts, continued in Boston, then, after a brief year operating his own studio in Worcester, rooted in New York where he worked in musical theater. While in New York he taught tap at Broadway Dance Center, which is where he first met and studied with Billy Siegenfeld. His work in musical theatre included Europe tours of Rhythm, Oklahoma!, and West Side Story, and appearances in U.S. productions of Singin' in the Rain, Forty-Second Street, Dames at Sea, Seven Brides for Seven Brothers, and Guys and Dolls, among many others. Glenn has served as choreographer for such shows as Anything Goes, West Side Story, My Fair Lady, and Fiorello!, and is currently on the faculty of Old Town School of Folk Music and Dance Center Evanston.
November 12 - December 2
Jay Franke
Jay Franke first danced with the Lubovitch company in 2005. Franke began his formal training at Booker T. Washington High School for the Performing and Visual Arts in Dallas, Texas. In 1993 he was selected as a Finalist for Presidential Scholar in the Arts and accepted into the Julliard School, were he furthered his studies by working with choreographers such as Benjamin Harkarvy, Glen Tetley, Igal Perry and Lila York. Upon receiving his BFA in Dance from the Julliard School, Franke went to work with the Twyla Tharp Dance Company, “THARP!” Franke has since danced with The 58 Group, Lyric Opera Ballet Chicago, and most recently Hubbard Street Dance Chicago.
SPRING 2006
A Semester of Prominent Modern Dancers
To Be Announced Soon
WHAT PAST GUEST ARTISTS SAY
Jon Lehrer
Associate Director
Giordano Jazz Dance Chicago
The hardest part about teaching at the UNLV dance department is leaving. Every time I go to UNLV to teach and choreograph, I find myself wanting to stay longer and longer. Of course it is very common for a teacher to become attached to the students, but at UNLV it is also the faculty and department as a whole that keeps me coming back. The students are wonderful - very disciplined, respectful, eager, and talented - and that is a direct reflection on the faculty and staff at the UNLV dance department. I teach and choreograph at many Universities around the country, and UNLV has one of the most well rounded dance departments there is. The faculty is educated, experienced in the professional realm, and fully dedicated to giving the students the necessary tools to become a highly successful professional dancer. They give equal attention and respect to all forms of dance, and provide the students with an education that covers everything from dance history to pedagogy, thus fostering an atmosphere that allows the students to thrive. When I am at UNLV, I feel free to utilize all my talents and experiences to offer the students the most I can possibly give them. The UNLV dance department is one place I hope to continue teaching at for many years to come.
GUEST ARTISTS
A UNIQUE FEATURE OF THE UNLV DEPARTMENT OF DANCE IS ITS NATIONALLY KNOWN GUEST ARTIST PROGRAM. THIS PROGRAM AFFORDS DANCE STUDENTS THE OPPORTUNITY TO STUDY TECHNIQUE COMPOSITION AND REPERTORY WITH INTERNATIONALLY KNOWN DANCE ARTISTS AND EDUCATORS.
PAST GUEST ARTISTS INCLUDE THE ERICK HAWKINS DANCE COMPANY, PATTIE OBEY, DEDE BARFIELD, MINH TRAN, JON LEHRER, MICHAEL WILLIAMS, CHARMAINE HUNTER, ERIN LANDRY, NINA WATT, PAUL FRANKLIN, RALPH PERKINS,GREG BEILEMEIER, SAM WATSON, KATITI KING, ALFREDO CORVINO, ERNESTA CORVINO, DORIS BENNETT GLASPER, ANGENE FEVES, GUS GIORDANO, FRANK HATCHETT, KELLY MICHAELS, WILLIAM MARTIN-VISCOUNT, DOUGLAS DUNN, DOUGLAS NEILSEN, WALTER NICKS, DANIEL NAGRIN, RUDY PEREZ, AND GUS SOLOMONS, JR.
2007 - 2008 GUEST ARTISTS
FALL 2007
Jazz
August 27 - October 14
Lawrence Jackson
A native of Jackson, MS, Mr. Jackson received intensive training while matriculating through prestigious institutions such as the Academic and Performing Arts Complex, Ballet Mississippi, The International Ballet Competition and The Juilliard School. A graduate from the University of Southern Mississippi, he holds a BFA in Dance. As an instructor, Mr. Jackson has taught at various schools and summer workshops throughout the U.S. and abroad. As a professional, he devoted five years to the internationally known modern dance company, Cleo Parker Robinson Dance Ensemble. Lawrence recently received his Master’s of Fine Arts degree from Florida State University.
October 29 - November 11
Glenn Leslie
GLENN LESLIE is a senior company member of Jump Rhythm Jazz Project. As an adjunct lecturer at Northwestern University he has taught Jump Rhythm Technique in both the jazz and tap curriculums. Glenn has had the privilege of representing JRJP at the Jump Rhythm Jazz Project summer intensives in both Evanston, IL and Lexington, MA, and at residencies, workshops, and master classes at Brown University, Snowy Range Dance Festival, Contemporary Dance Theatre, American Tap Dance Institute, University of Alaska, Ohio Northern University, University of North Texas, Interlochen Arts Academy, The Dance Inn, Oakton Community College, Randolph-Macon Woman's College, Louisiana Dance Theatre, University of Iowa, Brock University in Canada, Swarthmore College, University of Wisconsin - LaCrosse, Dancer’s E.D.G.E., North Shore Country Day School, and Barnard Zell Anshe Emet Day School. Glenn set his original tap choreography Out of a Rut & Into a Groove on the apprentice company of Tappers With Attitude in 2004. He extended and revised the piece for Northwestern University’s Danceworks and TWA in 2006. In 2005 Glenn created and premiered his exuberant solo homage to Gene Kelly – G. K. Lovejoy, and in the more somber Low Autumn Stroll. Glenn’s dance studies started with Mary Wanamaker in Worcester, Massachusetts, continued in Boston, then, after a brief year operating his own studio in Worcester, rooted in New York where he worked in musical theater. While in New York he taught tap at Broadway Dance Center, which is where he first met and studied with Billy Siegenfeld. His work in musical theatre included Europe tours of Rhythm, Oklahoma!, and West Side Story, and appearances in U.S. productions of Singin' in the Rain, Forty-Second Street, Dames at Sea, Seven Brides for Seven Brothers, and Guys and Dolls, among many others. Glenn has served as choreographer for such shows as Anything Goes, West Side Story, My Fair Lady, and Fiorello!, and is currently on the faculty of Old Town School of Folk Music and Dance Center Evanston.
November 12 - December 2
Jay Franke
Jay Franke first danced with the Lubovitch company in 2005. Franke began his formal training at Booker T. Washington High School for the Performing and Visual Arts in Dallas, Texas. In 1993 he was selected as a Finalist for Presidential Scholar in the Arts and accepted into the Julliard School, were he furthered his studies by working with choreographers such as Benjamin Harkarvy, Glen Tetley, Igal Perry and Lila York. Upon receiving his BFA in Dance from the Julliard School, Franke went to work with the Twyla Tharp Dance Company, “THARP!” Franke has since danced with The 58 Group, Lyric Opera Ballet Chicago, and most recently Hubbard Street Dance Chicago.
SPRING 2006A Semester of Prominent Modern Dancers
To Be Announced Soon
WHAT PAST GUEST ARTISTS SAY
Jon Lehrer
Associate Director
Giordano Jazz Dance Chicago
The hardest part about teaching at the UNLV dance department is leaving. Every time I go to UNLV to teach and choreograph, I find myself wanting to stay longer and longer. Of course it is very common for a teacher to become attached to the students, but at UNLV it is also the faculty and department as a whole that keeps me coming back. The students are wonderful - very disciplined, respectful, eager, and talented - and that is a direct reflection on the faculty and staff at the UNLV dance department. I teach and choreograph at many Universities around the country, and UNLV has one of the most well rounded dance departments there is. The faculty is educated, experienced in the professional realm, and fully dedicated to giving the students the necessary tools to become a highly successful professional dancer. They give equal attention and respect to all forms of dance, and provide the students with an education that covers everything from dance history to pedagogy, thus fostering an atmosphere that allows the students to thrive. When I am at UNLV, I feel free to utilize all my talents and experiences to offer the students the most I can possibly give them. The UNLV dance department is one place I hope to continue teaching at for many years to come.
Jon Lehrer
Associate Director
Giordano Jazz Dance Chicago
The hardest part about teaching at the UNLV dance department is leaving. Every time I go to UNLV to teach and choreograph, I find myself wanting to stay longer and longer. Of course it is very common for a teacher to become attached to the students, but at UNLV it is also the faculty and department as a whole that keeps me coming back. The students are wonderful - very disciplined, respectful, eager, and talented - and that is a direct reflection on the faculty and staff at the UNLV dance department. I teach and choreograph at many Universities around the country, and UNLV has one of the most well rounded dance departments there is. The faculty is educated, experienced in the professional realm, and fully dedicated to giving the students the necessary tools to become a highly successful professional dancer. They give equal attention and respect to all forms of dance, and provide the students with an education that covers everything from dance history to pedagogy, thus fostering an atmosphere that allows the students to thrive. When I am at UNLV, I feel free to utilize all my talents and experiences to offer the students the most I can possibly give them. The UNLV dance department is one place I hope to continue teaching at for many years to come.
Jon Lehrer
Associate Director
Giordano Jazz Dance Chicago
The hardest part about teaching at the UNLV dance department is leaving. Every time I go to UNLV to teach and choreograph, I find myself wanting to stay longer and longer. Of course it is very common for a teacher to become attached to the students, but at UNLV it is also the faculty and department as a whole that keeps me coming back. The students are wonderful - very disciplined, respectful, eager, and talented - and that is a direct reflection on the faculty and staff at the UNLV dance department. I teach and choreograph at many Universities around the country, and UNLV has one of the most well rounded dance departments there is. The faculty is educated, experienced in the professional realm, and fully dedicated to giving the students the necessary tools to become a highly successful professional dancer. They give equal attention and respect to all forms of dance, and provide the students with an education that covers everything from dance history to pedagogy, thus fostering an atmosphere that allows the students to thrive. When I am at UNLV, I feel free to utilize all my talents and experiences to offer the students the most I can possibly give them. The UNLV dance department is one place I hope to continue teaching at for many years to come.
