Shelly Oliver Canadian born tap dancer in an original choreographed dance with Jeremy Arnold at National Tap Dance Day 2009 Bethlehem PA. SHELLEY OLIVER: CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
•artistic director of the Shelley Oliver Tap Dancers for 15 years 1994 to present
•performed with the legends of the tap world including Gregory Hines,
Jimmy Slyde, Chuck Green, Honi Coles, & Savion Glover 1985-2007
•guest soloist with the River City Brass, the nations premier brass orchestra 2008
•appeared on television in Great Performances with Gregory Hines & Savion Glover 1989
•winning tap dancer on the original Star Search 1985
•performed in Europe, China, the Caribbean, Canada and the United States 1985 to present
•recipient of the 2009 Outstanding Dance Educator (Lehigh Valley College Consortium)
•produced a series of 7 Music for Tap Dancer CDs, international distribution
•on faculty at Muhlenberg College, director of the Muhlenberg Tap Ensemble 1993 to present
•founding member of renowned Manhattan Tap, international touring group 1986-1991
Shelley Oliver, Canadian born tap dancer, choreographer, and educator has over twenty years experience as a professional in which time she has appeared internationally with some of the legends of the tap world. She leads her own group The Shelley Oliver Tap Dancers and is the featured tap soloist with the David Leonhardt Jazz Group touring jazz festivals and concerts worldwide. She is a founding member of the international touring ensemble, Manhattan Tap. Ms. Oliver has performed throughout Europe, China, the Caribbean, Canada and the United States.
Ms. Oliver has worked with the legendary Gregory Hines, Jimmy Slide, Buster Brown, Charles "Cookie" Cook, Steve Condos, Chuck Green and Savion Glover. She has performed with many great jazz musicians including Slide Hampton, David "Fathead" Newman, Robin Eubanks, and Kenny Washington. Her television appearances include Tap Dance in America with Gregory Hines and as a winning tap dancer in the original Star Search as a young performer.
A well-known dance educator, she is the 2009 recipient of the Lehigh Valley Dance Consortium Award for Outstanding Educator and Choreographer. She is on faculty at Muhlenberg College where she directs the Muhlenberg Jazz Tap Ensemble providing community outreach programs for inner city schools in Allentown. Ms. Oliver has conducted workshops and residencies for Lincoln Center, New York City Public Schools and universities throughout the United States. She has pioneered a tap and math program for elementary schools that accommodate special needs children and developed a tap dance workshop for learning disabled children in reading and math.
Ms. Oliver has produced a popular series of Tap Dance CDs Tap Music For Tap Dancers designed as an educational aide for tap students that have become a standard pedagogical tool worldwide.
Shelley Oliver is committed to inspiring and educating young audiences, and enjoys providing entertaining and informative programs for senior citizens, special needs groups, minorities and family audiences. Master classes include tap technique for all levels as well as rhythm and improvisation workshops, and historical dances for both dance and non-dance populations. Her noted rapport with students ensures fun and inspiration for any age and ability. In the studio she employs her self-produced series of educational tap CDs, providing authentic jazz feels which give participants the opportunity for exploration of the art form. Residency activities also include creating works for student ensembles, teaching original and historic repertoire, composition and improvisation as well as working with live music and teachers' workshops.
For booking Ms. Oliver contact David Leonhardt m
shelleyoliver.com
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AMAZING
kinga3 2 years ago
You are awesome! My favorite superstar! xxxxooo
mobettadezine 2 years ago