Dance Training: Studied with many of the great tap masters, Brenda Bufalino, Leon Collins, Gregory Hines, Steve Condos, Honi Coles, Sarah Petronio, Savion Glover
Performance/Company Affiliations:
Barbara Duffy & Company, her all women tap company, (present)
Tap City and Tap City On Tour, (2001-present)
"The Gregory Hines' Show", CBS, (1998)
"Gala For The President", with Gregory Hines for President and Mrs. Clinton, (1997)
Dance Captain, Brenda Bufalino's American Tap Dance Orchestra, (1988-1995)
Sesame Street with Savion Glover, Buster Brown and Jimmy Slyde, (1991)
Choreographic Experience: Artistic Director of Barbara Duffy & Company, her all women tap company, (present); Assistant choreographer to Gregory Hines for "The Gregory Hines' Show, CBS, (1998); Assistant to Savion Glover in Washington, D.C. and Boston (1990-1994); Dance Captain of Brenda Bufalino's American Tap Dance Orchestra", 1987-1995
Barbara has also choreographed for companies in Brazil, Switzerland, Michigan and North Carolina.
Teaching Experience: SSteps on Broadway & Broadway Dance Center, 1990 to present, Woodpeckers Tap Dance Center, 1990-1995, Professor at Manhattanville College Spring 2006, For 16 years, Barbara has traveled to 20 countries giving workshops, master classes and residencies.
Other Relevant Experience: Singer, Actress
Class Description:
Beg/Int, Mon. 6-7:30: This class is a bit faster than adv/beg. Focus is on technique, musicality and using the body.
Adv/Int, Tuesday, 1-2:30: The focus of this class is technique, musicality and expression
Improvisation, Thurs. 11:30-1: A mixed level class (no absolute beginners) Focus is on relaxation and musicality while improvising, plus exercises to give you ideas of the different ways to approach improvisation. A non-competitive class, with a fun atmosphere.
Website: www.barbaraduffyandcompany.com
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