Tap

Claudia Rahardjanoto was born and raised in Germany, where she studied extensively with Andreas Daenel, Sven Goettlicher and Pascal Hulin. She moved to New York City in 2003 to continue her education in tap.

Claudia performed in numerous tap shows in Germany, Austria, Sweden, and Belgium. She has also toured with the productions Magic of the Dance, Dancing Feet and Dancing On Common Ground.

Felipe Galganni - tap dancer, teacher, and choreographer - is known for his unique style and versatility in blending American tap dance with his Brazilian roots. He is currently a faculty member at various NYC dance studios, and the American Tap Dance Foundation where he is also an artist in residency. Felipe has danced with renowned companies such as the New American Tap Dance Orchestra and Dorrance Dance in addition to creating his own work with Felipe Galganni & Company.

Denise Caston was a Radio City Rockette for 10 years, and toured nationally with the Tony Award winning musical, Crazy For You. She has also had the honor of performing the choreography of Savion Glover at a showcase in New York City. She has performed on tour in Australia, dancing all over the continent in Elvis to the Max.

Germaine Salsberg has been on the faculty of Broadway Dance Center for almost 20 years. She is famous for teaching good technique at all levels. Her students include cast members of Broadway shows, National tours, tap companies, as well as people who simply “love to tap.” Currently on the faculty of NYU’S Musical theatre Program at Steinhardt School of Education, she has also taught for Cap 21 and has privately coached stars from the dance and film worlds.

A native of Manchester, New Hampshire, Aaron Tolson continues to make his mark by championing the  movement of the art form of Tap in several arenas. Mr. Tolson is a national spokesperson for dance wear company SoDanca, a consultant and writer for Dance Spirit Magazine, a Professor of Dance at Plymouth State University and the Boston Conservatory, as well as the assistant choreographer, co-creator and assistant producer of the acclaimed  stage production Imagine Tap!.
 

Mike Wittmers is originally from Cupertino, California and has been dancing for 35 years. He is a former cast member of Tap Dogs, where he played the role of The Rat.  Some of his other professional musical theater credits range from A Chorus Line to Crazy for You.  

Mike has been a tap teacher in Los Angeles, and has taught at Broadway Dance Center.  Industrial and commercial credits include, Sony, Absolut Vodka, Compaq, Toshiba, Kirin Beer, Tostitos Fiesta Bowl, Casino Arizona, Sonic, GoDaddy.com and various print-work.