Twin Cities Tap, The Cowles Center, and Northrop Present
Twin Cities Tap Festival Concerts
Past event
Oct 22, 2021
Oct 23, 2021
The Twin Cities Tap Festival (TCTF) celebrates the incredible breadth, depth, and artistry of the ever-evolving American art of tap dance. The 7th annual TCTF Concerts and Showcase shines a spotlight on the dynamic and ever-changing art of tap dance. This year’s concert features live music accompanying the best in local and national tap artists, including Jumaane Taylor and Max Pollak!
Celebrating John Coltrane's A Love Supreme with live jazz and tap dance, Jumaane Taylor’s Supreme Love displays the spiritual, artistic and historical values that infuse human life, using a symbol of nature to transcend hope.
Max Pollak will perform All in One, an unaccompanied solo performance of uniquely arranged drum rhythms, songs, dances and stories that outline Pollak’s artistic evolution. All music is created live by Pollak, only using his body.
You can now purchase single tickets to ALL of Northrop’s 2021-22 Season events, along with flexible Choose Your Own season packages and group tickets.
“the tap festival satisfies another need: connecting Minnesota with the broader tap community while helping locals network with national artists.” —Star Tribune
Program Notes
Co-presented by Northrop and The Cowles Center
The Twin Cities Tap Festival celebrates the incredible breadth, depth, and artistry of the ever-evolving American art of tap dance. The Festival provides opportunities for dancers of all ages and abilities to participate in classes, workshops, and performances all centered around enhancing technique, expanding creativity, and experiencing this uniquely American art form. We aim to foster learning, inspiration, and innovation as well as provide a venue to showcase tap artists, companies, and choreographers.
Twin Cities Tap Festival Co-Directors: Brenna Brelie and Kaleena Miller
Lighting Designer: Mark Ruark
Sound Designer: Miles Hanson
Twin Cities Tap Festival Band:
Cody McKinney - Bass
Musical Director Pete Hennig - Drums
Kavyesh Kaviraj - Keys
Brandon Wozniak - Saxophone
TCTF Staff and Board
Tim Rosen (President)
Laura Steinmetz (Vice President)
Annabelle Hamilton (Secretary)
Sara Freeland (Treasurer)
Sang Maxwell
Tyeesha Collins
Kim Coon (Volunteer Manager)
Laurie Novak (Bookkeeper)
DONATE TODAY TO MAKE TAP HAPPEN!
We rely on the generous contributions from corporations, individuals, and in-kind donors. If you’d like to help support the Twin Cities Tap Festival with a tax-deductible contribution or sponsorship visit twincitiestap.com.
Thank you!
Special Thanks
Thank you to Woodbury Dance Center, Escalate Dance and Theatre Studio and Ballare Teatro Performing Arts Center for welcoming Elite Tap Feet for rehearsals and to our generous sponsors:
The Cowles Center, Northrop, Dancing Fair, Keane Sense of Rhythm, Embassy Suites, Boyum & Barenschee, Kroma Photo & Design, East Lake Liquor
Roy Allan | 2021 Elite Tap Feet
Choreographer: Christina Carminucci
Music: Roy Hargrove
Performers: April Bartley, Aubrey Hansen, Nina Maxwell, Julian Menendez, Louis Sloot, Kylie VanDeest and Tony van de Ligt
That Beat | Rhythm Street Movement
Choreographer: Ricci Milan
Music: Ricci Milan and David Feily
Performers: Anna Esposito, Drew Geck, Ashley Gonzalez, Ricci Milan and Hilary Palmer
Excerpt from Here Now (2015) | Kaleena Miller Dance
Choreographer: Kaleena Miller
Performers: Audrey Bartley, Bruce DeMorrow, Galen Higgins, Madelyn Lee, Kaleena Miller and Molly Stoltz with Apprentices: Bob Hamilton, Abby King, Emma Parker and Tony van de Ligt.
Kaleena Miller Dance is changing its name to reflect a new future and a more collective effort. If you have ideas for a new name, please email them to us at info@kaleenamiller.com
Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse | mela
Choreographer: Davon Suttles
Music: Aubrie Loveit & Davon Suttles
Performers: Tristan Bruns, Megan Davis, Case Prime and Davon Suttles
Davon Suttles is previewing work from his new show titled “Past the Heavens.” Showcasing original Gospel music, it tells the world how African Diaspora Gospel music has influenced other aspects of contemporary American culture. Co-produced by Davon Suttles & Keane Sense of Rhythm
Max Pollak
Johann
Trad. arranged by Max Pollak
Power Base
Composed, arranged by Max Pollak
Ser Humano
Composed, arranged by Max Pollak
Intermission
Supreme Love
Choreographer: Jumaane Taylor
Music: John Coltrane
Performers: Ian Berg, Star Dixon, Donnetta Jackson and Jumaane Taylor
Bismil laahir rahmaanir raheem “It is important that I know Thee.”
Thank you for supporting Northrop!
MAKE LEGENDARY PERFORMANCES POSSIBLE!
At Northrop, we believe in connecting great artists and ideas with our community and to a new generation of audiences. Your gift helps make memorable arts experiences possible by supporting extraordinary performances and new arts commissions, and helping ensure accessibility to everyone through live-streamed programming, outreach to diverse communities and subsidized student tickets. Our Friends are at the center of Northrop’s biggest ideas and brightest moments on stage.
Become a Friend of Northrop today!
Donate online at northrop.umn.edu/support-northrop
Ways to Give:
- Annual Giving, a yearly gift amount of your choice.
- Monthly Giving, choose a recurring gift amount that works for you.
- Stock Gifts, Northrop accepts charitable gifts of stock.
- Planned Giving, consider a legacy gift by including Northrop in your will or trust, or by designating Northrop as a beneficiary of a retirement plan or life insurance policy.
- Matching Gifts, double your gift through your company’s matching gift program.
To learn more about supporting Northrop please contact:
Cynthia Betz
betzx011@umn.edu or 612-626-7554
FRIENDS OF NORTHROP
A special thank you to our patrons whose generous support makes Northrop's transformative arts experiences possible. Make your mark on Northrop's future by becoming a Friend today, learn more by visiting northrop.umn.edu/support-northrop.
We gratefully acknowledge the support from, Arts Midwest Touring Fund, Minnesota State Arts Board, Marbrook Foundation, National Endowment for the Arts, and New England Foundation for the Arts.
We extend a special thank you to our event sponsors PNC Bank, RBC Wealth Management, and HGA.
director's circle
10,000+
- Curtis L Carlson Family Foundation
- Robert Lunieski
- Jennifer Marrone and David Short
5,000+
- Jerry Artz
- Ellie Crosby, The Longview and Crosswols Foundations
- Richard Gregory
- Gail and Stuart Hanson
- Randy Hartten and Ron Lotz
- Marbrook Foundation
- Gary A. Reetz
2,500+
- Drs. Robert Bruininks and Susan Hagstrum
- Susan DeNuccio
- Nancy Gossell
- Shawn Monaghan and Greg Plotnikoff
- Thomas and Conchy Morgan, In Memory of Sylvia and Henry Frisch
- RBC Wealth Management
- Scarborough Fair Boutique
- Donald Williams and Pamela Neuenfeldt
friend's circle
1,000+
- Anonymous
- Frederick L. Betz
- Jeff Bieganek
- Kurt and Susan Bjorklund, Dedicated to Silas and Victoria Ford
- Deb Cran and Bob Craven
- Bruce and Judith Hadler
- Karen Hanson and Dennis Senchuk
- Minhchau and Lawrence Harms
- Gail and Jack Kochie
- Sally and Richard Leider
- Glenn Lindsey
- Bob and Susanna McMaster
- Medtronic Foundation
- Tim and Gayle Ober
- Kathryn Sedo and Scott Beers
500+
- Margaret Albrecht
- Jeanne Andre
- Mary Benson
- Kathryn Cahill, In Honor of Ferne Rowland
- R. and J. Cameron
- Rob Carlson and Gregg Larson
- John and Nancy Conlin
- Will and Ginny Craig
- Fran Davis
- Stephen Davis and L Murray Thomas
- Meghan DeBruycker Legacy Fund-Willmar Area Community Foundation
- Bob and Nancy Erickson
- Jo-Ida Hansen
- Brian Lammers and Emily Knox
- Barbara and Jeffrey Land
- David and Leni Moore Family Foundation
- Mark and Cecilia Morrow
- Gwen and Mason Myers
- Rebekah Nagler
- Lance Olson
- Derrill Pankow
- Dale Schatzlein and Emily Maltz Fund of The Minneapolis Foundation
- Richard Taylor
- TCF Foundation
- John Wald and Marianne Remedios
- Mark and Carol Weitz
250+
- Anonymous
- Elissa Adams and Michael Margulies
- Janice Apple
- George Ehrenberg
- Pat Gaarder
- Denise and Corey Holtz
- Barry and Karen Johnson
- Jan and Lance Johnson
- Jennifer and Mark Johnson
- Candy Lord
- Holly MacDonald
- Elizabeth Parker
- Ann Piotrowski
- Patricia and Joseph Pulice
- Judith Rohde
- Gordon Rouse and Sylvia Beach
- Catharine Ruther and David Vanney
- Phyllis Saltzman
- Kathleen Schou
- Dr. Darlene Sholtis and Dr. Heino Beckmann
- John and Kelly Wheaton
- Mark Wright and Elizabeth Walton
friend's circle
100+
- Paul Aslanian
- Thomas and Jill Barland
- Sharon Bigot
- Jeanne Blaskowski
- David Braslau
- Kristen Brogdon
- Mark and Karena Casey
- Russell Cowles
- Virginia Dale
- Sandra Dale
- Timothy and Judith Dove
- William Durfee and Devorah Goldstein
- Marcia and Berkan Endres
- Richard Gwynne
- David and Julie Hartung
- Joyce and Eugene Haselmann
- Annemarie Herrlich
- Patricia Herrmann
- Christina Herzog
- Gayle Hjellming
- Kimberly Hutchens
- Janet Johnson
- Tovio Kallas and Beatrice Holton
- Micki and Neil Kay
- Warren and Patricia Kelly
- Randy Kish
- Christina Kraft and Nelson Capes
- Alan and Peggy Lathrop
- James and Sharon Lewis
- Barbara Lind and Craig Poeschl
- Kimberley MacLennan
- Holly Manning
- Candice and Gerald Matykowski
- Kenneth and Judith Matysik
- George and Orla McClure
- Margaret Moutvic-Wasz
- David Musolf
- Michael and Lisa Nekich
- Jenine Nordquist
- Donald Ofstedal
- Field and Cynthia Olson
- David Pace
- David and Mary Parker
- Jacob Rabinowitz
- Holly Radis-McCluskey and Glen McCluskey
- John Reay and Karen Hanson
- Bridget and David Reddan
- Julia Sand
- Kari Schloner
- Dan Sheehan
- John Shreves
- Jan and Alan Sickbert
- Jon Thomas
- Cindy Tong and Robert Denison
- Ertugrul and Karen Owens Tuzcu
- John Van Bogart
- Cheryl Wall
- Michael Weinbeck
- Cathy Westrum and Annelynn Westrum
- Monica Winker-Bergstrom
- Millie Woodbury
- Roger Worm
Up to $99
- Atashi Acharya
- Kent Akervik
- Gerald and Georgianna Allan
- Arthur and Charlet Allen
- Jean Anderson
- Marcia Anderson
- Michael and Jessica Austin
- Kevin and Shirley Arms
- Peter Bartholome
- Todd Barton
- Austin Beatty
- Michael Blomberg
- Jason Borah
- Mary Boyer
- Kathryn Bredemus
- Philip Briggs
- Clifford Brody
- Nancy Brown
- Justin Burke
- Thomas Cabaniss
- Patricia Cagle
- Mary Campbell
- Philippe Catalan
- JaNan Cavanaugh
- Fay Chang
- Karen Charles
- Mary Ann and Stephen Chicoine
- David and Nancy Claussen
- Deborah Clendenning
- Beverly Connolly
- Jeanne and David Cornish
- Scott Cragle
- Charlotte Curry
- Neal Cuthbert and Louise Robinson
- Cynthia Daggett
- Emily Dail
- Andre Delattre
- Soleil Des Lauriers
- Cindy Devoy
- Vicki Donatell
- Byron Douglass
- Robert Dufault and Ann Wilcox
- Nancy Duffy
- Lee Dunn
- Jill and Ralph Dupslaff
- Alisa Eland
- Kristin Elizondo
- Susan Elsner
- Barbara and Gerald Erickson
- Tamara Eristavi
- Valerie Fazedin
- Elizabeth Fleck
- Debra and Phillip Ford
- Judith Franklin
- Kirk Froggart
- Candance Gossen
- Michael Green and Jane Powers
- Jane Greenberg
- Amanda Grimm and Steven Pope
- Kathy Gremillion
- Julie Hagemann
- Nils and Heather Halker
- Urbae Hall
- Amy Handelsman
- Jim Hartmann and Michelle Miles
- Jean Haskell
- Cari Hatcher
- Deborah Hennrikus
- Patrick and Kimberley Higgins
- John Hofstede
- Janet Horvath
- Ramona Jacobs and Charles Christianson
- Karin Jacobson and Adam Chapweske
- Ann Jaede
- Jay Jaffee and Wendy Friede
- Bill Jones
- Michael Kanner
- Anna Kerben
- Cassandra Kiehn
- Milo Kim
- Nancy Klausner
- Amy Kosari
- Connie Kuhn
- Arnold Kvam
- Roberta Lamps
- Carol Larson
- Linda Leamer
- Kathryn LeFevere
- Jane Leonard and Lori Lippert
- Elizabeth Ler
- Debra Lex
- Michelle and Kevin Lian-Anderson
- Kathryn Lien
- Kristine Loh
- Ann Loushine-Thomsen
- Marcelienne and Roger Lundquist
- Dianne and Don MacLennan
- Kyle Maltz
Up to $99 (continued)
- Kathryn Manger
- Judy Marcouiller
- Nancy Marcy
- Cynthia Marsh and C.W. Vandersluis
- Susan McNamara
- Margaret Michaelson
- Sanjay Mishra
- Jill Mitchell
- M Valeriana Moeller
- Eric Molho
- Karen Moon
- Daniel Moore
- James Moore
- Ayaka Moriyama
- Summer Morrison
- Ann Mosey
- Chuck Munro
- Bridget Murphy
- Amy Nelson Sander
- Lloyd Nestrud
- Jennifer and William Neujahr
- Libby Nickel
- Linda and Larry Nielsen
- Nina Norum
- James and Sarah Novotny
- Kristine Olson
- Sandra Olson
- Lynn O’Neal
- Barbara Owens
- Nicolas Paredes Sepulveda
- Ann and Bill Parker
- Judith Parr
- Helen Paul
- Mike Payer
- Matthew Peak
- Christina Peterson
- Edward Peterson
- Greg and Rebecca Phelan
- Holly Pike and Joseph Klein
- Cathy Poff
- Claudia Poser and Ronald Ofstead
- James Potter
- Nancy Price
- Rebecca Quaid
- Mark Rekow and Lynn Mader
- Melanie Richards
- Mary Roberts and Edward Kraft
- Piper Ritter
- Susan Roberts
- Robyne Robinson
- Yvonne Rode
- Susan Rohde
- Susan Rose
- Irina Rukina
- Makie Sanchez
- Edward Sarnoski
- Rebecca Scherpelz
- Robin Schow
- Cynthia Sharon
- Elizabeth Sharpe
- Michele and Chris Shepherd
- Rebecca and John Shockley
- Kevin Silverstein and Karen Tang
- Carol Skinner
- Emily Soltis
- Patricia Stankovich
- Kathleen Stanley
- Nanette Stearns
- Kate Stolpman
- Vicki Strahan
- George Swan
- Toni Taylor
- Marie-Luise and Anita Teigen
- Ivette Tejeda
- Connor Theisen
- Nancy Tykwinski
- Brandon Ure
- Alla Valdberg
- Ann Van de Winckel
- Frank Van Tongeren
- Brian and Katherine Weitz
- Andrew Welken
- Helen and Paul Wells
- Curtis West
- Susan Wiste
- Allie Wolf
- Rachel Wolff
- Winifred Wu and Robert Lund
- Mary Zilge
- Margaret Zoerhoff
- Roberta Zohara
This season’s listing is current as of 09/17/21
Please contact Trisha Taylor at taylort@umn.edu if you have any corrections or questions.
The Heritage Society honors and celebrates donors who have made estate and other planned gifts for Northrop at the University of Minnesota.
- Nancy M Allen*
- Jerry L Artz
- John W Follows*
- Stephen Gordon and Pat Gavan-Gordon
- Peter S Lund
- Darlene M Sholtis
*deceased
NORTHROP’S AEOLIAN-SKINNER ORGAN
Thank you to the generous donors who continue to support programming for Northrop’s beloved Aeolian-Skinner Organ. It is because of you that this magnificent instrument’s voice will be enjoyed by many for years to come.
organ supporters
- Anonymous
- Reade Adams
- Katherine Anderson
- Terry and Vicki Anderson
- Pat Andrle
- J. Michael Barone
- Karen and Alan Beck
- Mark Bergaas and Mark Ceilley
- Carol Bessler
- Fred and Cynthia Betz, In Honor of Esther Stocke
- Dean Billmeyer
- Joyce Brown
- Drs. Robert Bruininks and Susan Hagstrum
- Francis Carter
- James Commander
- Scott Cragle
- William and Virginia Craig
- Dee Ann and Kent Crossley
- Thomas Dillon
- Sheena Dufresne
- Laura and Tim Edman
- David Fiebiger
- Peter Fiore
- Catherine Fischer
- Deborah Ford
- Susan Foster
- Salvatore Franco
- Judith Franklin
- Reid Froiland
- Maiken Givot
- Karen Grasmon
- Marilyn Haight
- Nils and Heather Halker
- Thomas Hanna
- Jeffrey Helgerson
- Helen Hillstrom
- Janet Hively
- Anna Iltis
- Charlie Johnson
- Susan Keljik
- Mark Kieffer
- Joseph Kuznik
- Arnold Kvam
- Carol Leach
- Kristin Lefferts
- James Lehmann
- Kathryn Lien
- Ronald Low
- Peter Lund
- Stephanie McDonald
- Alfred and Ann Moore
- Daniel Moore
- Darcia Narvaez
- Paul Nasvik
- Pamela Neuenfeldt and Don Williams
- Don Notvik
- Steve Oakley
- Paul Olsen
- Steve Panizza
- Robert Paschke
- Daniel Peterson
- David and Margaret Peterson
- Chia-Hsing Pi
- Jane Rosemarin and Val Lardwehr
- Bruce Schelske
- Connie Schuelka
- Richard M. Schulze Family Foundation
- John Sebolt
- Nancy Shallcross
- Rebecca and John Shockley
- Foster Solem
- Chris Solheid
- Laurine Speltz and Denis Ryono
- Richard Steege
- Paul Stever
- William Tajibnapis
- Nicole Thomas
- Curtis Trout
- John Vilandre
- Michael Volna
- Nancy Wellington
- David and Rachelle Willey
organ advisory board
- J. Michael Barone
- Cynthia Betz
- Dean Billmeyer
- Kristen Brogdon
- Dr. Robert Bruininks
- Dee Ann Crossley
- Laura Edman
- Cathie Fischer
- Nils Halker
- Cari Hatcher
- David Jensen
- Helen Jensen
- Pamela Neuenfeldt
- Kari Schloner
Northrop’s 2021-22 Season promises to bring exquisite artists to our stage. I am excited to experience the performances and events planned for this season that include the newly commissioned works, co-presentations with our partners in the Twin Cities arts community, and multiple premieres of pieces never seen before in this region. I hope you’ll enjoy this season and I invite you to bring family and friends to share memorable experiences with you.
As we enjoy this season and look to the future, I invite you to support Northrop’s programs, helping to shine bright lights on our stage. Please consider supporting the important work that Northrop is doing now and in the future to inspire positive change in our world. The Northrop Advisory Board is growing along with new opportunities to engage, if you are interested in learning more, please contact us at northrop@umn.edu.
I look forward to seeing you, soon, in the theater!
Jeff Bieganek, Northrop Advisory Board Chair
The Northrop Advisory Board
The Northrop Advisory Board is committed to the growth and awareness of Northrop’s mission, vision, and the continued future of presenting world-class dance and music in our community. If you would like more information about the advisory board and its work, please contact Cynthia Betz, Director of Development, at 612-626-7554 or betzx011@umn.edu.
board members
- Cynthia Betz
- Jeff Bieganek, Chair
- Kristen Brogdon
- Dr. Robert Bruininks
- John Conlin
- Deb Cran
- Susan DeNuccio
- Karen Hanson
- Cari Hatcher
- Bob McMaster
- Katheryn Menaged
- Cory Padesky
- Holly Radis-McCluskey
- Gary Reetz
- Robyne Robinson
- Kari Schloner
- Donald Williams
