AboutMeridyth Kues Expertise I specialize in Hip Hop Tap, Jazz Tap, Classic Tap, Swing Tap, and many other styles. I can help with technique, names of steps, combinations, or choreography ideas.
Experience
CincyTap.com - Experience in the area I have 27 years of experience in tap dancing. I have been teaching tap for 19 years in studios, seminars, and judging auditions and competitions. I am a freelance choreographer for many studio owners and I have performed with many great tap dancers. Gregory Hines to name one.
Education/Credentials I have been taught by many professional tap teachers from around the country. Pat Rico, Debbie Dee, and many others. I attend numerous conventions including DMA (Dance Masters)& Dance Caravan to name a few. I keep up with the latest styles by traveling to different states to attend master tap classes, conventions, & competitions.
Expert: Meridyth Kues Date: 12/5/2006 Subject: TOP HAT & TAILS........
Question GEE M., THANK'S FOR YOUR LETTER........(But you didn't have any thoughts on
the Top Hat & Tails costume itself.....) (A) I THINK THATS THE ULTIMATE TAP
OUTFIT!.....AND......(B) HAVE YOU IN YOUR LONG TAP CAREER EVER DONNED
THAT TAP OUT FIT IN A ROUTINE? THANK'S / (DANCER DANNY)
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HI MERIDYTH, I'M DANNY AND I HAVE A PERSONAL STYLE QUESTION FOR
YOU. AS A VERY EXPERIANCED TAP DANCER AS YOURSELF, DO YOU GET AS
EXCITED AS I DO WATCHING THE CLASSIC OLD TOP HAT & TAILS ROUTINE
DONE BY A PAIR OF KNOCKOUT DANCERS? YOU KNOW, SHINEY BLACK TOP
HAT, HALF TUXEDO COAT WITH BLACK SATIN LAPELS, WHITE GLOVES, HIGH
CUT LEOTARD & SHINEY COLORED CUMBERBUN WITH NYLONS & PUMPS
TAPPING ACROSS THE STAGE TO ''ME & MY SHADOW'' NOW THATS MY IDEA
OF GREAT TAP !! WHATS YOUR TAKE? THANK'S / DANCER DANNY
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Hi Danny. I do love a great top hat and tails routine. I believe it is how
sophisticated the dancers look as they float across the floor. I also love the
old school Sammy Davis Jr., Sandman, & Pat Rico style! But nothing beats
Gene Kelly & Debbie Reynolds in Singing in the Rain. Thanks for the
question! "Happy Tappin!"
Answer Hi, I do love the costume. Especially with some spats! Yes, I have donned the top hat and tails costume a few times in my life. What better costume goes with "Stepping Out With My Baby. The costume has a legacy of its own. Thanks for the question! Happy Tappin!
