Gil Stroming

At only age 26, Gil is regarded as the leader in fusing mainstream rock music and tap. He is the creator/choreographer of the hit show Break The Floor. The New York Times called Break The Floor "An explosion of energy!" and The New York Post has labeled it a "A rock 'n' roll tap-dance spectacle!" In 1999 Gil formed Break The Floor Productions which produces "Jump - The Alternative Convention," "Bounce - The Alternative Competition," "Break The Floor - The Workshop," "Shake The Floor w/ Dan Karaty," "Slide w/ Mike Minery", "The Nick & Mandy Show," as well as many other music and dance events worldwide. Gil is also the creator of the tap dance "band," NRS (Newly Releases Sound). With NRS, Gil has performed for the "NBA Playoffs Halftime Show," at Madison Square Garden in NYC. Gil has also choreographed & performed for the internationally televised Goodwill Games (TBS), The Marian Anderson Awards (PBS), the Thanksgiving Day Parade (ABC), The Princess Grace Awards, and many performances for the cable channel Showtime and Hilton Hotels. Before NRS, Gil was in the original Off-Broadway cast of Tap Dogs in NYC, as well as in the U.S. and European tour. He also toured Europe as a tap soloist with the world-renowned Duke Ellington Orchestra. At only age 12, he played the role of the Nutcracker Prince and toured Russia with the Kirov Student Ballet Company. He has performed as a soloist at the Garden State Arts Center's "Showcase of Stars," and also at the Kennedy Center's 25th Anniversary Honors (PBS). Gil has appeared on numerous television programs including "The Tonight Show With Jay Leno," "The Today Show," "Weekend Today," "Live With Regis and Kathie Lee," and "The Ru Paul Show." He can also be seen in commercials, industrials, magazine covers, and on Chris Rock's comedy album, "Bigger and Blacker." Gil is also the face of Capezio tap shoes, gracing the cover of Capezio tap shoe boxes worldwide.