Forces of Nature Dance Theatre Youth Academy

Forces of Nature Youth Academy is a dynamic performing arts group specializing in hip hop and traditional dance genres. Renowned for their vibrant and powerful performances, they have captivated audiences at prestigious venues such as the APOLLO THEATER, New Jersey Performing Arts Center, Brooklyn Academy of Music, Soweto Theater, and Durban Playhouse in South Africa. Their repertoire blends contemporary urban dance with rich cultural traditions, creating a unique and inspiring artistic experience that celebrates diversity and the power of youth expression.

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Michela Marino Lerman

Michela Marino Lerman, winner of the 2019 Hoofer Award, is a globally sought after tap dance artist, performer, choreographer, band leader, educator and all-around creative spirit. The Huffington Post has called her a “hurricane of rhythm” and the NY Times has called her both a “prodigy” and has described her dancing as “flashes of brilliance.” Quincy Jones has said she is an “absolute tap dancing star who knows her roots.” She was proudly mentored by some of the masters of tap dance including Gregory Hines, Buster Brown, Leroy Myers, Peg Leg Bates, Marion Coles and Mable Lee.

Website: https://www.michelataps.com/

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Pedro Giraudo Tango Company

The Pedro Giraudo Tango Ensemble is widely acknowledged as one of the most compelling tango ensembles today, moving forward from the giant footsteps of Astor Piazzolla, and continuing to take this musical genre into new territories. With immense respect for its roots and rich musical past, the ensemble effectively serves as an active ambassador of tango and a proponent of its evolution. The quartet’s fervent and virtuosic musical style takes elements from Argentine tango, European classical music, and American jazz, and combines them gracefully and organically, bringing something new and exciting to the form while retaining all the lushness and beauty that characterizes the genre.

Website: www.pedrogiraudo.com

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