M.A.D.D. Rhythms @ Detroit Jazz Festival
Detroit Tap Repertory presents: M.A.D.D. Rhythms with special guest Rod Ferrone
2:15–3:00PM
M.A.D.D. Rhythms is a tap dance collective whose “SOLE” purpose is to spread the love and joy of tap worldwide. What started as Bril Barrett’s formula for giving back is now a full-fledged performing arts company, quickly gaining a reputation for representing the true essence of tap— RHYTHM! Special guest Rod Ferrone is a tap dancer and entertainer who has performed to critical acclaim internationally, wowing his audiences with a unique blend of tap, physical comedy, eccentric moves and dazzling hat tricks. He is joined by the Detroit Tap Repertory, founded by former Radio City Rockette Denise Caston.
M.A.D.D. Rhythms @ Rhythm World
Chicago Human Rhythm Project (CHRP) in association with MCA Stage present JUBA! Masters of Tap and Percussive Dance, three distinct programs featuring a host of extraordinary foot drummers and percussive arts masters. The JUBA! concerts are the culminating events of Rhythm World, the oldest and most comprehensive summer festival of tap and percussive dance in the world. The two-week long festival also features classes, workshops, tap jams, concerts, panel discussions and development conferences.
Bril Barrett @ Chicago Human Rhythm Project
Bril Barrett will be at the Chicago Human Rhythm Project August 1-8th, 2010. DON’T MISS Rhythm World
August 1-8, 2010
Chicago, Illinois
RHYTHM WORLD is the oldest and most comprehensive festival of American tap and contemporary percussive arts in the world. RHYTHM WORLD features an extraordinary master faculty of 24 teachers and two weeks of performance, education and community outreach programs including free public performances at the Jay Pritzker Pavilion in Millennium Park, tap jams at the Chicago Cultural Center’s Claudia Cassidy Theater, student showcases, panel discussions and extraordinary faculty concerts at the Museum of Contemporary Art, Chicago.
Article from December 2008 edition of ‘Dancer’ magazine
To read this article in its entirety visit:
http://danceruniverse.com/stories/issues/200812/bril_barrett_grooves-D6/ or visit
Rhythmic Stimulus Continues June 5th
The M.A.D.D. Rhythms “RHYTHMIC STIMULUS” TAP Jam is back!
The Economy is tanking and even with out Presidents’ innovative proposals, we need to do our part and that’s why we are introducing this tap jam to the American people!
That’s right, due to popular demand and the ever-increasing need to “WOOD SHED”, we are getting our tap on every Friday, from 7:30 – 9pm.
Come trade and/or encourage in Chicago’s exclusive weekly tap jam hosted by none other than M.A.D.D. Rhythms. Tap Dancers and musicians of all ages and levels are welcome to indulge in trading and communicating with each other in a musical way.
