Human Rhythm Project Hosts Winter Tap JAMboree, 2/4-2/6

Chicago Human Rhythm Project is hosting its annual Winter Tap JAMboree Feb. 4-6 at the Fine Arts Building, featuring an extraordinary faculty including tap diva Dormeshia Sumbry-Edwards, several leaders of Chicago's tap-art community including Lane Alexander, Julie Cartier, Tre Dumas and Jumaane Taylor as well as special guest from Toronto Kim Chalovich.

Winter Tap Jamboree will focus on:
- High quality educational workshops and classes for intermediate, advanced and professional dancers of all ages.
- The Leo Harris Tap Scholarship audition for dancers between the ages of 12 and 18 with a chance of earning one of twenty scholarships to Rhythm World 2011 worth $15,000. It includes the annual "You Be the Judge" component offering audience members the chance to choose one recipient.

Special programs during the jam-packed weekend include:
- a 3-hour, professional-level workshop by tap virtuoso Dormeshia Sumbry-Edwards
- a "Tap Dancer's Guide to Survival and Prosperity" panel discussion /question answer lunch with our world renowned faculty
- an informal student showcase/tap jam Saturday night
- a panel discussion on "survival and prosperity"
- and the Leo Harris Tap Scholarship award announcement on Sunday!

The class will be held at the Fine Arts Building, 410 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago, IL 60605. Look for full details, including program times and registration fees, at www.chicagotap.org.