Short Bio:

Ofer Ben is originally from Israel and begun his tap career when he met his mentor and partner, Avi Miller. His profession as a tap dancer and teacher was even further enhanced when he met two well known 'Tap Masters': Brenda Bufalino and Barbara Duffy.

Ben was introduced to Jazz Tap on his many visits to the USA. He was acquainted to the origins of tap - created by African/American practitioners. However - due to his country of origin, he also incorporates in his work - as a teacher and performer - 'Middle Eastern' and Israeli movements as well as various approaches to a 'Sound Quality Technique' and references to the heritage of tap.

Ben had the honor to study or share the stage with such greats as: Ya'acov Kalusky. (Israel), Dr. Buster Brown, Skip Cunningham, Savion Glover, Jeannie Hill, Gregory Hines, Lisa Hopkins, Dr. Henry LeTang, Ted Levy, Van 'The Man' Porter, Prof. Robert L. Reed, Germaine Salsberg, Jason Samuels-Smith, Earl Scoggins, and Dr. Prince Spencer, among others.

Back in Israel, he taught multiple courses at the Jazz Tap Center and other locations. This included Beit Zvi, Israel's most famous Art School. Ofer teaches adult and teen classes, and specializes in teaching the 'next generation' of tap dancers, kids of six to 12 years of age. His students have performed in various productions.

Avi & Ofer co-produced the Israel Jazz Tap Festivals with 'Tap Masters' from the United States, and other major tap events. The Festivals drew students from numerous tap schools throughout Israel.

He regularly performs with Avi Miller, as part of Miller & Ben - The Israeli Hoofers. Their dance troupe - Tap Tel-Aviv has performed in many variety shows, TV and stage shows - as well as jazz and tap festivals. Ofer Ben is the Executive Director, and Avi Miller is the Artistic Director. They have performed on all major stages and TV programs in Israel and in front of distinguished leaders, including the late Israeli Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin.

They performed their full length show: The Hoofers' Club at The Red Sea Jazz Festival - Eilat Israel, at The First Helsinki Tap Festival, with Prof. Robert L. Reed and Bruce Stegmann. They also performed a version of the show named Tap Giants & Tap Tel-Aviv featuring Germaine Salsberg, Karen Callaway Williams, Van 'The Man' Porter & Skip Cunningham in Calgary and Edmonton - Canada. They taught Master Classes and performed in Australia, Canada, China, Finland, Holland, Japan, Thailand, and throughout Israel and the USA.

Ofer & Avi played a major role in the production of Tap City 2001 - The First New York City Tap Festival, produced by Tony Waag. The festival featured, for the first time in New York City, tap intensive workshops and training programs at dance studios throughout Manhattan, a series of performances at The Duke on 42nd Street Theater, various panel discussions, film screenings and an innovative children's program. Tap Tel-Aviv Dance Troupe won a grant from the New York-Israel Cultural Committee and was invited to perform in two of the Broadway Shows. Besides teaching and performing, Avi Miller served as the Operations Coordinator and Web Master, and Ofer Ben served as the Student Relations Coordinator.

In 2001, they relocated the Jazz Tap Center production offices to New York City. They established the non-for-profit 503(c)(3) organization Tradition In Tap, Inc. - an organization that produces tap workshops and performances devoted to the preservation of various tap masters' historic legacy and technique. The first workshop was dedicated to 'The Father of Tap' the legendary Bill 'Bojangles' Robinson. Thus far they have produced fifteen sold out workshops featuring the legacy of: Dr. James 'Buster' Brown, Dr. Henry LeTang, The Four Step Brothers & Dr. Prince Spencer, Dr. Jeni LeGon, Phil Black, Dr. Jimmy Slyde, Prof. LaVaughn Robinson, Charles 'Cookie' Cook & Ernest 'Brownie' Brown, The Silver Belles, Harold 'Stumpy' Cromer, Miriam Nelson, Danny Daniels, Prof. Ardie Bryant and Skip Cunningham. Updated information can be found at: www.TraditionInTap.org.

In February 2002, The Oklahoma City University paid tribute to nine world-famous African-American tap dancers: Cholly Atkins, Bunny Briggs, James 'Buster' Brown, James T. 'Jimmy Slyde' Godbolt, Jeni LeGon, Henry LeTang, Fayard Nicholas, Leonard Reed, and Prince Spencer, by conferring upon them the honorary degree Doctor of Performing Arts in American dance. Avi Miller and Ofer Ben were greatly honored and thrilled, to be included at the tribute performances and TV documentary for The 9 Doctors of Tap Dance.

In February 2003, they started to manufacture their Miller & Ben Tap Shoes in the Far East. These hand made High Quality / High End 'Musical Instruments', are considered one of the best in the market. The eight models were modified according to the experience and knowledge accumulated since the introduction of the first shoes, created back in Israel in 1988. These superb shoes are sold via their on-line store: www.TapEmporium.com & in selected dance stores in the USA and worldwide.

Credited appearances includes: the tribute performance and TV documentary for The 9 Doctors of Tap Dance - Oklahoma City University, Tap Extravaganza - New York City, The First New York City Tap Festival, The St. Louis Tap Festival, The Oklahoma City Tap Festival, Tap Workshops at Chulalongkorn University and Bangkok Dance - Thailand, Artn-Tap studios in Tokyo - Japan, Summer Dance Camps at Hats Off in Calgary - Canada, Tap Giants Festival in Calgary and Edmonton - Canada, Michelle's Dream Festival and workshops at de TAPperij in Zwolle - Holland, Tap Master classes and Judging for Dance Masters of Massachusetts & Pennsylvania and 'TAP' - National Tap Dance Day Celebration, Cedar Crest College, PA. Miller & Ben also teach at The Broadway Dance Center Summer Festival / Teachers Workshops in New York City, and at Dance Life Teacher Conference in Phoenix AZ and Orlando FL.

Avi Miller & Ofer Ben were featured on the cover of Dancer Magazine - July 2007 issue. Together with Germaine Salsberg, they were honored with The Preservation of Our Heritage Award in American Dance by Oklahoma City University in March 2009. They 'team teach' regularly at Broadway Dance Center in Manhattan.

(Updated - 6/2009)

AWARDS:

• March 14, 2009
  Preservation of Our Heritage Award
  from:
  Oklahoma City University
  Ann Lacy School of American Dance
  and Arts Management

Left to Right: Mr. Ofer Ben - TIT V.P. Treasurer / Executive Director Prof. Jo Rowan - OCU Dance Department Chairman Mr. Avi Miller - TIT President / Artistic Director Ms. Germaine Salsberg - TIT V.P. Secretary Dr. John Bedford - OCU Dance Department Dean and the Dance Department faculty, students & staff

Specialties:

Jazz Tap Dancer, and Teacher, Executive Director of Tap Tel Aviv Dance Troupe and of Miller & Ben - The Israeli Hoofers, co-designer of The Miller & Ben Tap Shoes, Producer of Tap Events, Jazz Tap Festivals and Multi-Media Shows.

Professional Education:

* Tap Instructors:

• Tap Mentors:

  Avi Miller, Brenda Bufalino, Barbara Duffy

• Tap Teachers:

  Lisa Hopkins, Ted Levy, Van 'The Man' Porter

• Teachers Of Periodical and Master Classes:

  the late Dr. Buster Brown, the late Gregory Hines, the late Earl Scoggins, Zohara A'haroni, Jerry Ames, Skip Cunningham, Savion Glover, Mark Goodman, Josh Hilberman, Jeannie Hill, Dr. Henry LeTang, Margaret Morrison, Prof. Robert L. Reed, Germaine Salsberg, Jason Samuels-Smith, Dr. Prince Spencer, Herbin Van-Cayseele, Tony Waag, Tarik Winston.

* Jazz Dancing:

• Jazz Teachers:

  Frank Hatchett, Sue Samuels - B.D.C. - New York.
  Hilik Cohen, Arnon Tzuker - Tel-Aviv.

• Teachers Of Periodical and Master Classes:

  Holy Silver, Ken Samuels, Sheila Barker - New York.

Tap Seminars:

• The Fourth Jazz Tap Festival in Israel:
  (April 1992)
  Tel Aviv and Ra'ananna with Brenda Bufalino, Earl Scoggins, and Skip Cunningham.

• The Fifth Jazz Tap Festival in Israel:
  (April 1993)
  Tel Aviv with Brenda Bufalino.

• Tap Intensive:
  (August 1993)
  Woodpeckers Studio, New York City with Brenda Bufalino, Savion Glover, Ted Levy, Barbara Duffy, and Margaret Morrison.

• Tap Intensive:
  (August 1994)
  Woodpeckers Studio, New York City with Gregory Hines, Savion Glover, Buster Brown, Brenda Bufalino, Josh Hilberman, and Tony Waag.

• Tap Intensive:
  (February 1995)
  Woodpeckers Studio, New York City with Brenda Bufalino and Josh Hilberman.

• Year Sabbatical in the United States:
  (July 1994-July 1995)
  Regular studies with Brenda Bufalino, Barbara Duffy, Lisa Hopkins,Van 'The Man' Porter and Mark Goodman. An intensive with the Manhattan Tap Dancers, and other teachers who passed through New York City during this period.

• The Sixth Jazz Tap Festival in Israel:
  (April 1996)
  Tel Aviv, Ra'ananna and Jerusalem with Barbara Duffy, Lisa Hopkins, Van 'The Man' Porter and Ira Bernstein.

• The Seventh Jazz Tap Festival in Israel:
  (August 1997)
  Tel Aviv and Eilat with Skip Cunningham.

• Special Master Class with Jerry Ames:
  (May 1998)
  Tel Aviv with Jerry Ames.

Companies and Duos:

• The Jazz Tap Center Company:
  (1990-1994)
  Performed with different dancers consisting of a duo to fifty performers. The representative dance troupe of The Jazz Tap Center, Artistic Director: Avi Miller, Executive Director: Ofer Ben.

• Miller & Ben - The Israeli Hoofers:
  (1994-Present)
  A performing duo with Ofer Ben. Created during the 1994-95 sabbatical year in the United States. Currently performing world wide.

• Tap Tel Aviv Dance Troupe:
  (1995-Present)
  A professional tap dance troupe. Created to perform world wide. Artistic Director: Avi Miller, Executive Director: Ofer Ben.

Modling Experience:

• Modeling course at Dor Productions, Tel Aviv. (1988)
• Appeared in numerous Fashion Shows as a teen, throughout the country. (1988-90)

Central Tap Projects - World Wide:

• The 11th Red Sea Jazz Festival:
  (August 1997)
  A Jazz Festival with 'Giants' such as Dianne Schurr, James Moody, Los Van Van, Jerry Bergonzi Quartet, Tuck & Patti and many more. Tap Tel-Aviv Dance Troupe, Avi Miller & Ofer Ben, with American guest artist Skip Cunningham, performed two sold out shows named The Hoofers' Club. The entire show was televised for the Israeli Second TV Channel.

• The First Helsinki Tap Festival:
  (July 2000)
  A Tap Festival with 'Tap Giants' Robert L. Reed, Bruce Stegmann and Especially Tap from Chicago, Tap Tel-Aviv Dance Troupe, Avi Miller & Ofer Ben. Included Master Classes and Performances at Alexander's Theatre & La Tour Jam Club. Produced by - Taina Schorin-Keltto of Footlight.

• Tap City 2001 - The First New York City Tap Festival:
  (July 2001)
  A Tap Festival that drew from an international roster of stars and a vast array of recognized performers and ensembles from around the world including Tap Tel-Aviv Dance Troupe, Avi Miller & Ofer Ben. The festival featured tap intensive workshops and training programs at dance studios throughout Manhattan, a series of performances at The Duke on 42nd Street Theater, various panel discussions and film screenings and an innovative children's program. Besides teaching and performing, Avi Miller served as the Operations Coordinator and Web Master, and Ofer Ben served as the Student Relations Coordinator. Produced by - Tony Waag of Footage Productions.

• The 9 Doctors of Tap Dance:
  (February 2002)
  The Oklahoma City University paid tribute to nine world-famous African-American tap dancers: Cholly Atkins, Bunny Briggs, James "Buster" Brown, James T. "Jimmy Slyde" Godbolt, Jeni LeGon, Henry LeTang, Fayard Nicholas, Leonard Reed, and Prince Spencer, by conferring upon them the honorary degree Doctor of Performing Arts in American dance. Avi Miller and Ofer Ben were greatly honored and thrilled, to be included at the tribute performances for The 9 Doctors of Tap Dance. Produced by - Robert L. Reed of the Tap Heritage Institute and Dean Bedford of The Oklahoma City University.

• TIT#1 - The Bill 'Bojangles' Robinson Tap Experience:
  (May 2002)
  part of Tradition In Tap - Series
  The first in a series of workshops devoted to the preservation of various tap masters' historic legacy and technique. With guest teachers Germaine Salsberg and Jason Samuels-Smith, featuring 3 takes on 'Bojangles' original choreography. Produced by - Avi Miller and Ofer Ben of Jazz Tap Center, Inc.

• Tap Extravaganza 2002:
  (May 2002)
  Town Hall, New York (May 26th, 2002). Produced by - The NY Committee to Celebrate National Tap Dance Day.

• TIT#2 - The Dr. James 'Buster' Brown Tap Experience:
  (October 2002)
  part of Tradition In Tap - Series
  This workshop was dedicated to the heritage of 'tap legend' Dr. James 'Buster' Brown and featured 10 takes on his choreography and technique. With guest teachers Ofer Ben, Heather Cornell, Megan Haungs, Jeannie Hill, Michela Marino-Lerman, Avi Miller, Jason Samuels-Smith, Prof. Hank Smith, Baakari Wilder and many of Buster's friends. Produced by - Avi Miller and Ofer Ben of Jazz Tap Center, Inc.

• The Miller & Ben Tap Shoes:
  (from February 2003)
  sold at: www.TapEmporium.com
  Co-Designer with Ofer Ben. These hand made High Quality / High End 'Musical Instruments', are considered one of the best in the market.

• TIT#3 - The Dr. Henry LeTang Tap Experience:
  (May 2003)
  part of Tradition In Tap - Series
  This workshop was dedicated to the heritage of 'tap legend' Dr. Henry Le-Tang. With guest teachers Dr. Henry LeTang, Ofer Ben, Debbi Dee, Mercedes Ellington, Avi Miller, Germaine Salsberg, Shea Sullivan and many of Henry's friends. Featured the first Tradition In Tap - Award presented to Dr. LeTang by Maurice Hines. Produced by - Avi Miller and Ofer Ben of Jazz Tap Center, Inc.

• TIT#4 - The Four Step Brothers Tap Experience:
  (October 2003)
  part of Tradition In Tap - Series
  This workshop was dedicated to the heritage of The Four Step Brothers, and featured 'tap legend' Dr. Prince Spencer. With guest teachers Dr. Prince Spencer, Ofer Ben, Melba Huber, Avi Miller, Van 'The Man' Porter, Prof. Robert Reed, Robin Reed, Robert Reed III, Germaine Salsberg, Prof. Hank Smith and many of Henry's friends. The second Tradition In Tap - Award was presented to Dr. Spencer by Prof. Robert L. Reed. Produced by - Avi Miller and Ofer Ben of Jazz Tap Center, Inc.

• TIT#5 - The Dr. Jeni LeGon Tap Experience:
  (May 2004)
  part of Tradition In Tap - Series
  This workshop was dedicated to the heritage of 'tap legend' Dr. Jeni LeGon. With guest teachers Dr. Jeni LeGon, Lane Alexander, Ofer Ben, Karen Callaway-Williams, Heather Cornell, Melba Huber, Michela Marino-Lerman, Avi Miller, Germaine Salsberg, Prof. Hank Smith, Dianne 'Lady Di'  Walker and many of Jeni's friends. The Tradition In Tap - Award was presented to Dr. LeGon by Dianne 'Lady Di'  Walker. Produced by - Avi Miller and Ofer Ben of Jazz Tap Center, Inc.

• The 13th St. Louis Tap Festival:
  (July 26-31, 2004)
  part of Robert L. Reed Tap Heritage Institue, Inc.
  This festival included: Tap Master Classes, Tap Jam, Panel Discussion, Participant's Showcase hosted by Avi Miller and Ofer Ben, and The 13th All That Tap Concert.

• TIT#6 - The Phil Black Tap Experience:
  (October 2004)
  part of Tradition In Tap - Series
  This workshop was dedicated to the heritage of 'tap legend' Mr. Phil Black. With guest teachers Phil Black, Ofer Ben, Kathleen Cirioli, Lisa Hopkins, Carol Kellner, Barbara Kossen, Avi Miller, Alan Onickel, Max Pollak, Germaine Salsberg, Prof. Hank Smith and many of Phil's friends. The Tradition In Tap - Award was presented to Mr. Black by Kathleen Cirioli. Produced by - Avi Miller and Ofer Ben of Jazz Tap Center, Inc.

• Tap Giants Festival in Calgary:
  (January 6-9, 2005)
  co-produced with Hats Off Management, Inc.
  This festival included: five dancers from Tap Tel-Aviv Dance Troup along with Ofer Ben, Karen Callaway-Williams, Avi Miller, Van 'The Man' Porter and Germaine Salsberg. The two shows were hosted by Avi Miller and Ofer Ben.

• Dance Masters of Pennsylvania:
  (March 23-26, 2005)
  Tap Master Classes and Judging at The Seven Springs Convention, including Judging The 2006 Miss Dance of Pennsylvania Scholarship Competition.

• TAP - Teach All People:
  (May 6-7, 2005)
  Tap Master Classes and Performance at Cedel Crest College, for Nicole Hockenberry's National Tap Dance Day celebration, including The Pennsylvania T.A.P. Idol competition.

• TIT#7 - The Dr. Jimmy Slyde Tap Experience:
  (May 2005)
  part of Tradition In Tap - Series
  This workshop was dedicated to the heritage of 'tap legend' Dr. Jimmy Slyde. With guest teachers Dr. Jimmy Slyde, Sarah Petronio, Prof. Robert L. Reed, Dianne 'Lady Di'  Walker, Van 'The Man' Porter, Melba Huber, Prof. Hank Smith, Germaine Salsberg, Ofer Ben, Avi Miller, and many of Jimmy's friends. The Tradition In Tap - Award was presented to Dr. Slyde by Dianne 'Lady Di'  Walker. Produced by - Avi Miller and Ofer Ben of Jazz Tap Center, Inc.

• The 14th St. Louis Tap Festival:
  (July 25-30, 2005)
  part of Robert L. Reed Tap Heritage Institue, Inc.
  This festival included: Tap Master Classes, Tap Jam, Panel Discussion, Participant's Showcase hosted by Avi Miller and Ofer Ben, and The 14th All That Tap Concert.

• TIT#8 - The Prof. LaVaughn Robinson Tap Experience:
  (November 2005)
  part of Tradition In Tap - Series
  This workshop was dedicated to the heritage of 'tap legend' Prof. LaVaughn Robinson. With guest teachers Prof. LaVaughn Robinson, Prof. Nicole Hockenberry, Germaine Ingrm, Lance Liles, Vanessa Sonon, Melba Huber, Prof. Hank Smith, Germaine Salsberg, Ofer Ben, Avi Miller, and many of LaVaughn's friends. The Tradition In Tap - Award was presented to Prof. Robinson by Germaine Ingam. Another Tradition In Tap - Award was presented to Melba Huber by Germaine Salsberg. Produced by - Avi Miller and Ofer Ben of Jazz Tap Center, Inc.

• Tap Giants Festival in Edmonton:
  (November 11-13, 2005)
  co-produced with Hats Off Management, Inc.
  and Dance Power Enterprises, Inc.
  This festival included: five dancers from Tap Tel-Aviv Dance Troup along with Ofer Ben, Karen Callaway-Williams, Skip Cunningham, Avi Miller and Germaine Salsberg. The two shows were hosted by Avi Miller and Ofer Ben.

• TIT#9 - The Cook & Brown Tap Experience:
  (May 2006)
  part of Tradition In Tap - Series
  This workshop was dedicated to the heritage of 'tap legends' Charles 'Cookie' Cook & Ernest 'Brownie' Brown. With guest teachers Ernest 'Brownie' Brown, Kathleen Cirioli, Prof. Mickey Davidson, Jane Goldberg, Prof. Susan Goldbetter, Reggio 'The Hoofer' McLaughlin, Shelley Oliver, Tina Pratt, Prof. Robert L. Reed, Melba Huber, Prof. Hank Smith, Germaine Salsberg, Ofer Ben, Avi Miller, and many of Cook & Brown friends. The Tradition In Tap - Award was presented to Ernest 'Brownie' Brown and to The Charles 'Cookie' Cook Collection (organized by Circuit Productions / Prof. Susan Goldbetter, producer) by Sali Ann Kriegsman. Another Tradition In Tap - Award was presented to Sali Ann Kriegsman by Germaine Salsberg. Produced by - Avi Miller and Ofer Ben of Jazz Tap Center, Inc.

• The 15th St. Louis Tap Festival:
  (July 26-29, 2006)
  part of Robert L. Reed Tap Heritage Institue, Inc.
  This festival included: Tap Master Classes, Tap Jam, Panel Discussion, Participant's Showcase hosted by Avi Miller and Ofer Ben, and The 15th All That Tap Concert.

• TIT#10 - The Silver Belles Tap Experience:
  (November 2006)
  part of Tradition In Tap - Series
  This workshop was dedicated to the heritage of the 'legendary' Silver Belles With guest teachers Dr. Marion Coles, Elaine Ellis, Cleo Hayes, Fay Ray, Dianne 'Lady Di'  Walker, Karen Callaway-Williams, Acia Gray, Deborah Mitchell, Kathleen Cirioli, Melba Huber, Prof. Hank Smith, Germaine Salsberg, Ofer Ben, Avi Miller, and many of The Silver Belles friends. The Tradition In Tap - Award was presented to Manager Geri Rhodes Kennedy, Dr. Marion Coles, Elaine Ellis, Cleo Hayes, Fay Ray, the late Harriet Browne, the late Hazel Walker Rogers and the late Bertye Lou Wood by Dianne 'Lady Di'  Walker. Produced by - Avi Miller and Ofer Ben of Jazz Tap Center, Inc.

• Michelle's Tap Dance Dream Festival:
  (April 21-29, 2007)
  www.TapDance.in
  This festival included: Tap Master Classes, a lecture and video presentation, a mini Tradition In Tap workshop by Avi Miller and Ofer Ben, and Michelle's Tap Dance Dreem performance.

• TIT#11 - The Harold 'Stumpy' Cromer Tap Experience:
  (May 2007)
  part of Tradition In Tap - Series
  This workshop was dedicated to the heritage of 'tap legend' Harold 'Stumpy' Cromer With guest teachers Harold 'Stumpy' Cromer, Ayodele Casel, Barbara Duffy, Andrew Nemr, Prof. Robert L. Reed, Sarah Reich, Jason Samuels-Smith, Randy Skinner, Shea Sullivan, Melba Huber, Prof. Hank Smith, Germaine Salsberg, Ofer Ben, Avi Miller, and many of Harold's friends. The Tradition In Tap - Award was presented to Mr. Cromer by Michelle Ribble. Produced by - Avi Miller and Ofer Ben of Jazz Tap Center, Inc.

• The 16th St. Louis Tap Festival:
  (July 23-28, 2007)
  part of Robert L. Reed Tap Heritage Institue, Inc.
  This festival included: Tap Master Classes, Tap Jam, Panel Discussion, Participant's Showcase hosted by Avi Miller and Ofer Ben, and The 16th All That Tap Concert.

• TIT#12 - The Miriam Nelson Tap Experience:
  (November 2007)
  part of Tradition In Tap - Series
  This workshop was dedicated to the heritage of Hollywood Tap Star Miriam Nelson With guest teachers Miriam Nelson, Karen Callaway Williams, Debbi Dee, Rusty Frank, Ray Hesselink, Dianne 'Lady Di' Walker, Shea Sullivan, Melba Huber, Prof. Hank Smith, Germaine Salsberg, Ofer Ben, Avi Miller, and many of Miriam's friends. The Tradition In Tap - Award was presented to Ms. Nelson by Dianne 'Lady Di' Walker. Ms. Rusty Frank was also awarded by Jason Samuels Smith. Produced by - Avi Miller and Ofer Ben of Jazz Tap Center, Inc.

• The 1st Oklahoma City Tap Festival:
  (February 15-18, 2008)
  part of Robert L. Reed Tap Heritage Institue, Inc.
  This festival included: Tap Master Classes, Tap Jam, Panel Discussion, Tap Shows hosted by Avi Miller and Ofer Ben.

• TIT#13 - The Danny Daniels Tap Experience:
  (May 2008)
  part of Tradition In Tap - Series
  This workshop was dedicated to the heritage of Broadway Tap Star Danny Daniels With guest teachers Maggie Danielsen, Mark Santoro, Jimmy Tate, Horace Turnbull, Rod Ferrone, Michael Minery, Prof. Robert L. Reed, Shea Sullivan, Melba Huber, Prof. Hank Smith, Germaine Salsberg, Ofer Ben, Avi Miller, and many of Danny's friends. The Tradition In Tap - Award was presented to Mr. Daniels by Skip Cunningham. Prof. Jo Rowan, Dr. John Bedford & Prof. Robert L. Reed, were also awarded by Germaine Salsberg. Produced by - Avi Miller and Ofer Ben of Jazz Tap Center, Inc.

• The 17th St. Louis Tap Festival:
  (July 21-26, 2008)
  part of Robert L. Reed Tap Heritage Institue, Inc.
  This festival included: Tap Master Classes, Tap Jam, Panel Discussion, Participant's Showcase and The 17th All That Tap Concert hosted by Avi Miller and Ofer Ben.

• The DanceLife 08 Teacher Conference:
  (August 1-4, 2008)
  www.DanceLifeTeacherConference.com
  This dance event in Phoenix, AZ, included: Tap Master Classes, Panel Discussions, Performances and Exhibition. Hosted by Rhee J. Gold from Dance Studio Life Magazine.

• TIT#14 - The Prof. Ardie Bryant Tap Experience:
  (November 2008)
  part of Tradition In Tap - Series
  This workshop was dedicated to the heritage of The Ambassador of Tap Prof. Ardie Bryant With guest teachers Bril Barrett, Melba Huber, Andrew Nemr, Prof. Clare O'Donnell, Prof. Robert L. Reed, Lynn Schwab, Prof. Hank Smith, Shea Sullivan, Dormeshia Sumbry-Edwards, Germaine Salsberg, Ofer Ben, Avi Miller, and many of Ardie's friends. The Tradition In Tap - Award was presented to Prof. Bryant by Dormeshia Sumbry-Edwards. Produced by - Avi Miller and Ofer Ben of Jazz Tap Center, Inc.

• TIT#15 - The Skip Cunningham Tap Experience:
  (May 2009)
  part of Tradition In Tap - Series
  This workshop was dedicated to the heritage of The Song and Dance Master Skip Cunningham With guest teachers Dr. Prince Spencer, Chloe Arnold, Ayodele Casel, Melba Huber, Ted Levy, Prof. Clare O'Donnell, Logan Miller, Yukiko 'Smilie' Misumi, Lainie Munro, Prof. Robert L. Reed, Prof. Hank Smith, Shea Sullivan, Germaine Salsberg, Ofer Ben, Avi Miller, and many of Skip's friends. The Tradition In Tap - Award was presented to Mr. Cunningham by Jason Samuels-Smith. Produced by - Avi Miller and Ofer Ben of Jazz Tap Center, Inc.

• The 18th St. Louis Tap Festival:
  (July 27-August 1, 2009)
  part of Robert L. Reed Tap Heritage Institue, Inc.
  This festival included: Tap Master Classes, Tap Jam, Panel Discussion, Participant's Showcase and The 18th All That Tap Concert hosted by Avi Miller and Ofer Ben.

• The DanceLife 09 Teacher Conference:
  (August 3-6, 2009)
  www.DanceLifeTeacherConference.com
  This dance event in Orlando, FL, included: Tap Master Classes, Panel Discussions, Performances and Exhibition. Hosted by Rhee J. Gold from Dance Studio Life Magazine.

Central Tap Projects - In Israel:

• The Fourth Jazz Tap Festival in Israel: (Passover, April 1992)
  A Festival with Tap Masters, Brenda Bufalino, Earl Scoggins, and Skip Cunningham. Included: master classes, performances, jam session, teacher's seminar, historical tap lecture, television interviews and performance and radio interviews. The Festival occurred in Ra'ananna and Tel - Aviv.

• The Fifth Jazz Tap Festival in Israel: (Passover, April 1993)
  A Festival with Tap Master, Brenda Bufalino. Included: master classes, performance, jam session, teacher's seminar, historical tap lecture, and radio interview. The Festival occurred in Tel Aviv. In accordance with the Festival, Tap Master, Brenda Bufalino and The Jazz Tap Center Dance Company with Avi Miller performed in a grandiose benefit evening for Akim, the association for mentally and physically impaired children, at the Tel Aviv Hilton. The prestigious event was attended by the Israeli Prime Minister, the late Mr. Izhak Rabin.

• The Sixth Jazz Tap Festival in Israel: (Passover, April 1996)
  A Festival with 4 Tap Giants from New York: Barbara Duffy, Lisa Hopkins, Van 'The Man' Porter and Ira Bernstein. Included: Four performances in Ra'anana, Jerusalem and at 'Suzan Delal' in Tel-Aviv, master classes, teacher's seminar and a lecture. The Artists appeared on Meirav Michaeli's Show on the first TV channel, and Ehud Manor's radio program. They were interviewed to cable TV and news papers as well.

• The Seventh Jazz Tap Festival in Israel: (August 1997)
  A Festival with Tap Master, Skip Cunningham. Included: master classes in Tel-Aviv. Mr. Cunningham was the honorary guest of "Tap Tel-Aviv Dance Troupe" in their performance: "The Hoofers' Club" that was invited to appear at "The 11th Red Sea Jazz Festival" - Eilat. The artist was invited to perform at "Good Morning Israel" - The first TV channel's morning show. "Ereve Tov" - on the cable TV, hosted by Guy Pines and some radio shows.

Media Performances:

* Selective Performances Produced By Others:

• Jazz-O-Mania - Tel Aviv, Suzanne Dellal Center for the Performing Arts. (April, 1994)
• "Bau House at the Boulevard", Rothchild Boulevard, Tel-Aviv (June, 1994)
• New Tap Choreography at Woodpeckers Studio, New York City. (August, 1994)
• Buster Brown's 82nd. Birthday Party. Performed with the Copasetic Club Dancers at La'Place, New York City. (May, 1995)
• Dancin' 95 - a park performance in Huntington, Long Island, New York. (June, 1995)

* Selective Performances Produced By Oshrat Productions

• Air force officers' Party - Latrun, June 1996.
• The 250000th Customer Celebration for "Arutzey Zahav" Cable TV Company.
• 100 Performances for "Netafim" at "Agritec 1996" Industrial Presentation.
• "Dizingof Tzohek" - Purim 1997. Broadcasted live on the Children's Cannel.
• "The Commercials' Oscar" - Tel-Aviv, "Heychal Ha'Tarbut" April 1997. Broadcasted live on the second TV Channel.
• "The 13 Maccabia Closing Ceremonies" - Latrun July 1997. Broadcasted live on the First TV Channel.
• "The Hoofers' Club" - The 11th Red Sea Jazz Festival - Eilat August 1997. Broadcasted on the second TV Channel.

* Worldwide Television:

• Reuters Video News: with Ms. Samira Nanda - New York, May 2002
• The Breakfast Show: with Mr. Dave Kelly, Channel 'A'
  - Calgary, Canada, July 2003
• NY1: with Ms. Shelly Goldberg, NY1 News - New York City , October, 2003
• The Big Breakfast Show: with Ms. Tara McBool, Channel 'A'
  - Calgary, Canada, January 2005
• Shaw Magazine: - Calgary, Canada, January 2005

* Israeli Television:

* Israeli Television - Channel 1:

• "Sof Shavua" with Rivka Michaeli.
• The Lottery Drawing (January 1994)
• "Toses"
• The opening number of The Israeli Oscar Ceremony. (1994)
• "Meirav Michaeli's Show" with the 4 guests of "The 6th Tap Festival in Israel" (April 1996)

* The Educational TV:

• "Zehu Ze" with Moni Moshonov, Dovale Glikman and Avi Kushnir. (January 1998)

* The Arabic TV:

• Performed a piece on the Saturday Talk-show.
• An inquiry program on "Tap in Israel" during The Third Jazz Tap Festival in Israel.

* Channel Two:

• "The Pnina Rosenblum Wedding".
• "Dori Ba'Avir" with Dori Ben Zeev.
• "Shishi Va'Hetzi" with Einat Erlich.
• "A'havat Kayitz", Tel-Ad (Summer 1996)
• "Dan Shilon Hosts" - The Hanukkah program. (December 1996)
• "Kayitz Al Ha'Hof" (august 1997)

* The Cable Channels:

• "Tahana Merkazit".
• "Mishmeret Laila".
• "Pothim Be A'Hat Va'Hetzi", Channel 3, with Hanan Goldblatt.
• "Zaviot" - April 1996.
• "Erev Tov" with Guy Pines - August 1997.
• "Yom Ehad" - The news program - Gvanim, September 1997.

• "Berosh Tzair" an hour with Hilit Kolet on the First Israeli Channel. (November 1995)
• "The Hebrew Program", SBS Multilingual Radio, with Ruth Gilmour, Melbourne Australia. (Feb. 2000)
• Several appearances at 'The Joey Reynolds Show' - WOR Radio, New York City.
  (2002 / 2003 / 2004 / 2005 / 2006 / 2007)

• A tap recording in the song "The Shovenist" by "Ethnix"
  in their CD: "Welcome to Israel"

• Click on the above picture for an extensive list of Documents & Newspaper Clips.

Places of Employment:

* Current:

• Broadway Dance Center - Manhattan, New York.

* World Wide:

• Australia:
  • Brent Street Studio - Sydney.
  • Loulou Dance Studio - Grant Swift - Melbourne.

• Canada:
  • Hats Off Management Group - Calgary.
  • Dance Power Enterprises - Edmonton.

• China:
  • The Fujian Dance Company - Fuzhou.

• Finland:
  • Footlight - Taina Schorin-Keltto, Helsinki.

• Holland:
  • De TAPperij - Michelle Van Rooyen, Zwolle.

• Japan:
  • Artn Tapdance Studio - Yukiko 'Smilie' Misumi, Tokyo.

• Thailand:
  • Bangkok Dance Center - Wallapa (Toi) Vadtanakovint - Bangkok.
  • Cala Studio - Bangkok.
  • Chulalongkorn University - Bangkok.
  • Le Studio; Art of Dance - Suphanee (Obb) Boonpeng - Bangkok.

• USA:
  • Association Dance Teachers of New Jersey - Hillsborough, New Jersey
  • Backstage Studio of Dance - Linda Accardo - Port Jefferson Station, New York
  • Ballet Arts - Manhattan, New York
  • Broadway Dance Center - Manhattan, New York
  • Broadway Dance Center Teachers Workshop - Manhattan, New York
  • Broadway Dance Center Absolute Beginners Workshop - Manhattan, New York
  • Ceder University - Rosemarie Boyden & Jean Wenzel - Mansfield, Massachusetts
  • Cheryl Lee Studio Of Dance - St. Petersburg, Florida
  • Connecticut Dance Theatre, INC. - Donna Bonasera - Watertown, Connecticut
  • Curtain Call Studio for Performing Arts - Laurie Copeland - Indianapolis, Indiana
  • Dance World Academy - Lyndhurst, New Jersey
  • Dance Elektra - Theresa Schoener - Center Moriches, New York
  • Dance Extension - Nancy & Meggie Dennis, Quaker Hill, Connecticut
  • Dance Express - Beth Horr - Tolland, Connecticut
  • Dance Foundations - Lori Pryor - Columbia, Maryland
  • Dance Masters of Massachusetts - Terrie Legein - Massachusetts
  • Dance Masters of Pennsylvania - Barbara Moschetta, Seven Springs Resort, Pennsylvania
  • DancEtc. Inc. - Ashley Surkamer, Crystal River, Florida
  • DanceLife Teacher Conference - Rhee Gold, Phoenix AZ, Orlando FL
  • Denise Daniele Dance Studios - Denise Blackstone - Bricktown, New Jersey
  • Greater Hartford Performing Arts Academy, A Magnet High School for the Arts
    - Prof. Clare 'OD' O'Donnell - Connecticut
  • Hannah Kroner Shcool of Dance - Carol Riley - Albertson, New York
  • Hartford Conservatory, The oldest Conservatory in U.S.
    - Prof. Clare 'OD' O'Donnell - Connecticut
  • Just Dance it - Sara Reichert - Miami, Florida
  • Katheleen Academy of Dance - Kathleen Cirioli - Hillsborough, New Jersey
  • North Shore Studio of Dance - Long Island, New York
  • Oklahoma Tap Festival - Prof. Robert L. Reed - Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
  • Patricia Ann Dance Studio - Morgan Angelillis - Dunedin, Florida
  • Precision Contemporary Dance - Courtney Stern - Rockledge, Florida
  • Progressive Dance Studio - Jolene Perry - Englewood, New Jersey
  • Riley's School of Dance - K.T. DaSilva - Enfiled, Connecticut
  • Rhinbeck Dance Center - Rhinebeck, New York
  • Roswell City Dance - Shannon Childers - Roswell, Georgia
  • Sono Dance Academy - Norwalk, Connecticut
  • St. Louis Tap Festival - Prof. Robert L. Reed - St. Louis, Missouri
  • Steps On Broadway - Manhattan, New York
  • Susan Chambers School of Theatre Dance - Lawrenceville, Georgia
  • T.A.P. - Teach All People - Nicole Hockenberry
    - Cedar Crest College, Allentown, Pennsylvania
  • Tap City 2001 - The First NYC Tap Festival - Manhattan, New York
  • Tap Kids - Lisa Hopkins - New York
  • Tap Ties - Jill Fitzgerald - Bethlehem, Pensilvania
  • University of Hartford School of Music
    - Prof. Clare 'OD' O'Donnell - Connecticut.

* Israel:

• Jazz Tap Center - Israel - Tel-Aviv, Jerusalem, Haifa & Mazkeret Bat'Ya
• The Community Center - Mazkeret Batya
• The Jerusalem Dance Ulpan, Tamara Mialnik - Jerusalem
• Avant-garde Vered Arbel - Hadera
• The Body Rhythm, Nadine Yeminy - Rishon Le Zion
• The Dance Art Studio, Sarit Avizur - Petah Tikva
• The Ami Daskal Ballet Studio - Rishon Le Zion
• The Haifa Ballet, Ilana and Adam Pasternak - Haifa
• The School for Performing Arts "Bet Zvi", Geri Bilu - Ramat Gan
• The Wingate Institute.
• The Art High School 'Ironi Alef', Ilana Minkin - Tel Aviv
• The Elementary Art School - Ashkelon
• Master classes and periodical classes throughout Israel

Projects Administration:

• Senior High End of the Year Show at Ironi Alef High School. (July 1990)
• The 4th Jazz Tap Festival in ISRAEL. (April 1992)
• Fashion Show at the WIZO Zarfat High School. (December 1992)
• The 5th Jazz Tap Festival in ISRAEL. (April 1993)
• The Bar-Mitzvah Song Festival at the Hebrew Herzilya Gymnasium. (January 1993)
• Senior High End of the Year Show at the Lady Davis High School. (July 1993)
• Senior High End of the Year Show at the Hebrew Herzilya Gymnasium High School. (July 1994)
• Junior High End of the Year Show at the Lady Davis High School. (June 1994)
• Senior High End of the Year Show at the Lady Davis High School. (July 1994)
• The 6th Jazz Tap Festival in ISRAEL. (April 1996)
• The 16th Song Festival at the Hebrew Herzilya Gymnasium. (January 1997)
• The 7th Jazz Tap Festival in ISRAEL. (August 1997)
• The Hoofers' Club at the 11th Red Sea Jazz Festival - Eilat - ISRAEL. (August 1997)

Professional Specializations:

• Teaching a tap special program to pre-tap students ages: 6-9 years.
• Teaching tap to adults - beginners to advanced/professionals, ages: 9-90 years.
• Tap choreographing, for individuals and groups.
• Designing and fitting tap shoes.
• Producing various sizes of tap and other events.
• Large experience in TV performances, live performances and radio broadcasts.
• Large experience in Industrial and specialty shows.
• Native Israeli. Fluent in Hebrew and English.