By the conclusion of this class students will have achieved:

1. A brief historical understanding of the beginnings of tap which started during slavery.
2. An understanding that tap can be done anywhere.
3. How to properly execute and tap basic movements in everyday shoes.
4. Tap dancers are musicians, percussionists to be specific.
5. A tiny bit of a world they never knew existed or thought it was something completely different!

I have over 25 years of teaching experience working with children on various subjects!
Some of my Accomplishments:

1. Dance Education and Choreography:

♫ Received a BA in dance from Western Washington University with a focus on modern interpretive dance.
♫ Founder and owner of Jovon Miller Productions, dedicated to creating artists and providing performance opportunities while teaching life lessons through dance.
♫ Creates choreography for various forms of dance including tap, contemporary, and jazz, producing award-winning solos, duos, trios, and group dances for competitions and his dance company.
♫ Master educator in Tap dance, soft shoe, solo jazz, and Vernacular Jazz dances
♫ Created and developed a unique curriculum to teach Tap and created his own class series, “Anybody Can Tap!” 
♫ Designed the class to show that anyone can learn to tap! Including soft shoe tap!
♫ Mentored by Chester Whitmore (protege of Fayard Nicholas, choreographer for Boys II Men, Sugar Ray, Teena Marie as well as working with artists such as Savion Glover, MC Hammer, Prince and many more). Together they are working to preserve the oral history of Vernacular Jazz Dances
♫ Instructor, Emcee, Producer, and co-creative director, Camp Jitterbug and The Jump Session Show, Seattle WA

2. Music Background:
♫ Former professional musician: Saxophone, flute, and clarinet. Classical and Jazz music.
♫ Utilizes his music background, having performed with notable musicians such as Gerald Turner, Kevin Gardner, and Greg Adams, to teach music theories, musicality, and rhythm in dance.

3. Recognition and Awards:
♫ Recognized with awards in both regional and national competitions for innovative choreography and technical training.
♫ Nominated for outstanding spoken word or storytelling in the 2015 Voice Arts Awards for his piece "Elemental War."
♫ Owns a show in Western Washington University’s Student Education Matinee Series, inspiring children with engaging choreography and personality.

4. Commissioned Work and Collaborations:
♫ Commissioned to choreograph for various organizations including Evoke Productions and the Seattle International Dance Festival.
♫ Choreographer and dancer in a Greg’s Japanese Auto commercial.

5. Performances and Accolades:
♫ Performed for notable individuals and organizations including Sam Gilliam, Tyler Perry, members of the United States Congress, Disney, and Coca-Cola executives.
♫ Notable mention in the book "The Less Subdued Excitement, A Century of Jazz in Bellingham and Whatcom County, Washington."
♫ Started tap dancing in 2006 and became Winner of the 2009–2010 Congressional Black Caucus Spouses Performing Arts Scholarship for his work in tap dance.
♫ Concept co-creator, choreographer, and leading performer for The Jump Session Show, featuring artists from across the globe.
♫ Privileged to perform alongside renowned artists such as Chester Whitmore and Greta Matassa.
♫ Commissioned to co-direct and perform in a show “Torino Royal” in Torino, Italy, alongside Ryan Francois, for the Torino Swing Festival, including teaching master classes in tap, jazz, and improvisation.

Dance SHOULD be accessible. Please communicate any needs and I will facilitate! I have a family of special needs and neuro-diverse individuals, so I INVITE the opportunity to work with people just like them! I'm here for YOU!