2024 Summer Tap Workshop

Cathy began her dance training at age three in Chicago which led her to become a competitive dancer at age 8. Through her competitive years she won several regional and national titles and had the opportunity to travel all over the country to learn from some of the industry's top dancers and choreographers. She began as an assistant teacher at age sixteen, and has been teaching her own classes and choreographing since 1999. Cathy was an All Star and instructor with Universal Cheer Association. She was also a scholarship member of the Wright State Emerald Jazz dance team. Cathy has taught tap, jazz, musical theater, ballet, and lyrical throughout her teaching career. Her students have placed nationally and received numerous titles and scholarships as well as several entertainment, choreography and technical excellence awards.

Manny began taking dance classes at the age of 8 and has been teaching and choreographing since he was 16. While he was still taking classes and competing, Manny won numerous awards and titles throughout the competition industry including Master Dance of Ohio, and performed and toured with the Dayton Ballet. Manny has performed in multiple shows including "The Wiz," "Grease," and "Damn Yankees" as well as various ballets, including "Romeo and Juliet," "The Nutcracker," "Sleeping Beauty," and "American Cinderella." Manny has an undeniable affinity for the style of tap that began when he was a teenager. He has had the opportunity to take classes from some of the most gifted tap dancers and continues to study the art now. His tap choreography has been awarded at competitions throughout the years with a variety of overall awards and judges awards.