Andrew’s in-studio workshops are crafted to your studio’s and students’ needs. Andrew is available for workshops (BEG-ADV/Teachers), choreography review and clean-up, and new choreography.
Master Class Overview
Andrew’s workshops can include:
Class (60-90min)
Demonstration
Q&A/Talkback
Option to invite parents in during end of class and Q&A
About Andrew
Mentored by Gregory Hines, Andrew Nemr is considered one of the most diverse tap dance artists today. An international performer, choreographer, educator and speaker, Andrew’s work explores tap dance as a vehicle for storytelling and community building. He has played with Grammy Award winning musicians across multiple genres, founded and directed the tap dance company Cats Paying Dues, and co-founded the Tap Legacy™ Foundation, Inc. (along with Hines).
Andrew currently leads the tap dance program at the McBurney YMCA (NYC) and is adjunct faculty at Montclair State University. Formerly, Andrew has been on faculty at both Broadway Dance Center (NYC) and Steps on Broadway (NYC), adjunct lecturer at Queens College, and has toured internationally as an educator including Hong Kong, Taipei, Tokyo, London, Berlin, Barcelona, Stockholm, Costa Rica, Lebanon, and throughout the United States, at dance schools, festivals, conventions, and even a TED Conference!
Andrew’s teaching method, codified in Tap Dance Freedom training handbooks and lessons, combines real life analogies, historical references, progressive exercises, traditional content, and creative combinations to teach a holistic approach to tap dance. Andrew’s teachings are most heavily influenced by his work with Henry LeTang, Jimmy Slyde, Savion Glover, Ted Levy, Gregory Hines, and his study of the work of Steve Condos. Other influence has come from time spent with Harold Cromer, Dr. Bunny Briggs, Dr. James “Buster” Brown, LeRoy Myers, Ernest “Brownie” Brown, Henry “Phace” Roberts, Mable Lee, Tina Pratt, and Dianne Walker.
Testimonials
I want my kids to have the best opportunities and Andrew is a part of that. When Andrew works with my students, I know they’re getting quality.”
– Jennifer Kelble, Artistic Director, Driving Rhythm Tap
Andrew has been doing tap workshops for me every year, with my students ranging in ages 8-18. My students love his classes that are always well structured, motivating and educational. Andrew is truly a wonderful individual and I enjoy connecting with him every year and sharing our enthusiasm for the Art of Tap.
– Betsy Daily, Founder and Director, Betsy Daily School of Performing Arts
Andrew is the real deal. He is the perfect link to the past with his vast knowledge of the great Masters of tap (both dance-wise and personally); yet he is at the cutting edge of the future of tap with his rhythms, technique, and personal style. Andrew’s teaching methods can easily be comprehended by the most basic of beginners, and he can easily challenge the most advanced of tap artists. Everyone should jump at the opportunity to work with him!
– Jen MacQueen, Choreographer and Educator
Experience
Montclair State University – Current Adjunct Faculty
McBurney YMCA – Current faculty
Broadway Dance Center (former faculty)
Broadway Dance Center – Children’s Program
Steps On Broadway (former faculty)
Queens College (former Adjunct Faculty)
Broadway Dance Center Teachers’ Workshop
Wesleyan University’s DanceMasters
Dance Masters of America
Star Power’s Dance Power Express
Conquest Dance Intensive
Slide
Hong Kong’s Best Dance Crew
London Tap Festival, London, England
London Tap Jam
Betsy Daily School of the Performing Arts
Center for Modern Dance Education, Hackensack, NJ
Kaz Tap Studio, Tokyo, Japan
Art’n’Tap Studio, Tokyo, Japan
Tap Connection, Berlin, Germany
Finger Lakes Tap Dance Festival
Tap City, New York City Tap Festival
South Eastern Tap Explosion
Taipei Tap Festival
Stockholm Tap Festival
Stompology, Rochester, NY