SATURDAY, AUGUST 11, 6 & 8PMSUNDAY, AUGUST 12, 2:30PM

DANCEWORKS STUDIO THEATRE

Tapology

Presented by Jane Lewis & Mickey Maier.Sponsored in part by Bob Balderson, the Pam Kriger Donor Advised Fund

of the Jewish Community Foundation and Constance Brinkman.Photo: Christal Wagner

THE 2018 DANCEWORKS DANCELAB // DANCEWORKS ON TAP:

A note from Artistic Director, Amy Brinkman - SustacheTo me, tap dance is freedom of speech. To try and not repeat oneself. Then to try to repeat oneself. To listen and to have a conversation. I am forever thankful for the dancers of DOT who have provided and continue to provide abundant inspiration, enthusiasm and so many joyful conversations with their feet. I feel honored to be able to do my part in promoting tap dance by teaching its history, preserving its percussive style and recognizing it as a cherished American art form. Thank you to all of you for being here and for your continued support of DOT. I hope you enjoy Tapology!

Artistic Director of DOT: Amy Brinkman-Sustache

The Company: Amy Brinkman-Sustache, Annette Grefig, Holly Heisdorf, Kelly Kotecki, Kate Krause, Nikki Platt, Rachel Payden, Katherine Stein, Gabi Sustache, Tina Wozniak

Guest Performers: Bob Balderson, Addison Drake, Lamont Johnson

Special Thanks: Presented by Jane Lewis & Mickey Maier. Sponsored in part by Bob Balderson, Connie Brinkman and the Pam Kriger Donor Advised Fund of the Jewish Community Foundation.DOT would like to give special thanks to the sponsors of this concert. This performance would not be possible without their support. DOT would also like to thank Marquette University for allowing us to use rehearsal space.

The Program EthnomethodologyPart I: Original choreography Amy Brinkman with additional choreography by Tina WozniakDancers: Kelly Kotecki, Holly Heisdorf, Rachel Payden, Katherine Stein, Tina WozniakPart II: Choreography Amy Brinkman and Gabi SustacheDancers: Amy Brinkman-Sustache,Holly Heisdorf, Kate Krause, Nikki Platt, Gabi SustacheMusic: Dirtwire

CardiologyChoreography & Music: Annette GrefigDancers: Annette Grefig, Holly Heisdorf, Rachel Payden, Katherine Stein

GenealogyChoreography: Kelly KoteckiDancers: Addison Drake, Kelly KoteckiMusic: Lauren Alaina

PhotologyChoreography: Amy BrinkmanDancers: Amy Brinkman, Rachel Payden, Nikki Platt, Gabi Sustache, Tina WozniakMusic: Dirtwire

SomnologyChoreography: Annette GrefigDancers: Annette Grefig, Kate Krause, Holly HeisdorfMusic: The Mamas and The Papas

PsychologyChoreography: Annette GrefigDancers: Annette Grefig, Gabi SustacheMusic: CiM

Rhythmology | Danceworks Tap Performance WorkshopChoreography: Amy BrinkmanDancers: Sofia Delgado, Francis Faye, Madelyn Frohna, Breanna Hardy, Cassandra Hardy, Ashley Manning, Tess Oldenborg, Naila Reaves-Sanchez (8/12 only), Julia Richter, Kayla Salter, Stephanie Sikinger, Morgan Smith, Andrea SvobodaMusic: Dirtwire

MixologyTap Choreography: Amy BrinkmanKathak Choreography: Cyenthia VjayakumarDancers: Amy Brinkman, Annette Grefig, Gabi Sustache, Kanchana Srinivasan, Cyenthia VjayakumarMusic: Harish Sivaramakrishnan

SociologyChoreography & Performance: Bob Balderson, Lamont JohnsonMusic: Natalie Cole

SwingologyChoreography: Nikki PlattDancers: The CompanyMusic: Ella Fitzgerald, The Pink Champagne Sisters, Jonny Hepbir Quartet, Louis Armstrong & Duke Ellington, Lionel Hampton

PRODUCTION CREDITSLighting Designer & Stage Manager ......................................... Colin GawronskiMusic & Sound Editing .............................................................. Gabi Sustache

AMY BRINKMAN-SUSTACHE (Artistic Director) founded DOT in 2000 Fun facts about Amy: I played Rainbow Bright for Hanna-Barbera production • I was on the TV show Dance Fever. Current obsession: Arugula

ANNETTE GREFIG DOT member since 2010Fun facts about Annette: I just graduated UW-Milwaukee with my Doctor of Physical Therapy degree in May! Now, I’m a full time PT working in the spinal cord injury unit at the Milwaukee VA • I can’t wink!Current obsession: Janelle Monáe

HOLLY HEISDORF DOT member since 2012Fun facts about Holly: I play in the annual WI state Dartball tournament each year • I have a knack for inserting movie quotes at the right time in conversations.Current obsession: Damico

KELLY KOTECKI DOT member since 2001Fun facts about Kelly: Most people know I’m around because of my laugh • I enjoy crocheting gifts for friends. Current obsession: Golden Retrievers

Get to Know the Dancers of Danceworks On Tap

Danceworks On Tap (DOT) is a collective of dancers dedicated to sustaining tap dance as a recognized art form. Through education, performance and by making tap dance accessible to the community, DOT hopes to contribute to the preservation of this American dance form.

Danceworks On Tap

KATE KRAUSE DOT member since 2016Fun facts about Kate: I was born at midnight and my parents got to choose which date they wanted for my birthday • I’ve gone shark diving in Hawaii. Current obsession: Podcasts

RACHEL PAYDEN DOT member since 2006Fun facts about Rachel: I was born on Christmas Day • I hope to be friends with Dr. Maya Angelou and Rev. Fred Rogers in another life.Current obsession: Lake Michigan

NIKKI PLATT DOT member since 2014Fun facts about Nikki: I started dancing at the age of 2 1/2 after I was potty-trained • I’ve Tap danced with Savion Glover at Broadway Dance Center. Current obsession: Men

KATHERINE STEINThis is Katherine’s first DOT concert!Fun facts about Katherine: I’m a student at Marquette studying Literature and History • I know every word of the Hamilton soundtrack (even though I haven’t actually seen it).Current obsession: The Crown on Netflix

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DANCEWORKS STAFF Deborah Farris, Chief Executive OfficerKim Johnson, Managing DirectorDani Kuepper, Artistic DirectorCandice Wegner, Senior Director of DevelopmentAmy Brinkman-Sustache, Director of Education, Artistic Director of Danceworks On TapJolie Collins, RegistrarTeresa Drews, Youth Programs & Facilities Coordinator Laura Kolar, Box Office CoordinatorPosy Knight, Youth Programs ManagerGina Laurenzi, Artistic Manager of Danceworks Youth Performance CompanySarah Mesa, Front of House Coordinator Hannah Pardee, Communications ManagerDebrasha Greye Rogers, Office ManagerMaggie Seer, Development & Volunteer CoordinatorGabi Sustache, Front Desk StaffLisa Wenzler, Design & Advertising Manager

GABI SUSTACHE DOT member since 2010Fun facts about Gabi: I appeared in my first DOT show when I was 5 years old • I was in a Disney channel commercial. Current obsession: My 4 month old kitten, Leo

TINA WOZNIAK DOT member since 2002 Fun facts about Tina: I can’t keep a plant alive for more than a month—but I keep trying! • I secretly always wanted to be a meteorologist. Current obsession: Hot yoga

Candace BergKristin BergstromRoxana CookMario CostantiniKaryn Elliott

Deborah GonzalezOlivia Hare, MSMBetsy HoylmanAnthony JonesFrank Krejci

Jeff McClellanMegan SuardiniJason Wendt

DANCEWORKS 2017-18 BOARD OF DIRECTORSPresident, Rick A. Krueger, CPA; Vice President, Clare Reardon; Treasurer, Kilby Williamson; Secretary, Lindsay Olson

Danceworks On Tap

Want to take a Tap class?Fall classes start on September 5. Check out the

schedule of adult tap classes offered at Danceworks:

Tap Dance WorkoutThursday 11am–12pm (basic tap skills required)

Intro to TapTuesday 5:45–6:45pm

Beginning/Intermediate TapTuesday 6:45–7:45pm

Intermediate TapWednesday 12–1pm

50+ Beginning TapFriday 12–1pm

50+ Intermediate TapWednesday 7:15–8:15pm

50+ Intermediate/Advanced TapMonday 12–1pm

This project is supported in part by a grant from the Wisconsin Arts Board with funds from the State of Wisconsin and the National Endowment for the Arts. Danceworks is a proud member of the United Performing Arts Fund.

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Torch and Glamour: An Exploration of Love and IllusionFebruary 9-10 & 14-16, 2019 | Danceworks Studio Theatre

Featuring guest artist Andréa MoserTorch and Glamour’s collaboration with Andréa Moser is sponsored by Jane Lewis and

Mickey Maier.

And, be sure not to miss Carmina BuranaMarch 15-17, 20-24 & 27-31, 2019 | Cabot Theatre

In collaboration with Skylight Music Theatre, Milwaukee Opera Theatre andChant Claire Chamber Choir

IN ADDITION TO OUR REGULAR STUDIO ADULT CLASSESCHECK OUT:

Wednesday World Dance Flamenco: Wednesdays, August 15 & 22 | 6:30-7:30pm

Friday Night Zumba Fridays, now – August 24 | 6:15-7:15pm

Sunday Barre Workout Sundays, now – August 26 | 10-11:00am

Registration is open for our Fall session! Visit DanceworksMKE.org to view the fall schedule.

Visit DanceworksMKE.org for the most up-to-date calendar of performances, studio dance and dance fitness classes for youth

and adults, dance workshops and so much more!