Avi Miller and Ofer Ben are teaching a master tap class at AMA Dancers & Co.

Avi Miller & Ofer Ben are coming to AMA Dancers from New York City to teach three master tap classes! Miller & Ben teach all over the world and we are thrilled to offer this opportunity to you and your studio! We are inviting our neighboring studios to share this wonderful opportunity. It is the chance of a lifetime to have these internationally-renowned instructors teach at AMA for ONE NIGHT ONLY! Space is limited since, so please do not hesitate to register your group of tappers! As you know, Miller & Ben teach at seminars that normally cost hundreds of dollars to attend! We are excited to bring these classes to you at such a great rate!

Cost: $40/Class
$35/Class (Two or more classes – same student)
Group of 4 or more from same studio, $35/Class

Choreography learned in each class is completely different, so students and teachers can take more than one class!

Biographic Portrait

Native Israelis, Avi Miller and Ofer Ben are performers, teachers, and lecturers – in the unlimited rhythmical dance field of ‘Tap Dancing’. Their unique style and choreography is influenced by the large amount of teachers and mentors they have had! They teach various approaches to a ‘Sound Quality Technique’ as well as references to the heritage of tap!

Miller & Ben have studied or shared the stage with such greats as Buster Brown, Brenda Bufalino, Skip Cunningham, Savion Glover,
Gregory Hines, Lisa Hopkins and many others. Miller & Ben have their own international tap troupe and have traveled the world
performing in variety shows, TV programs, tours and Jazz & Tap festivals. They have taught Master Classes in Australia, Canada, China, Finland, Holland, Thailand, Israel and the USA. In 2001, they relocated their company to New York City.

In February 2003, they began manufacturing their Miller & Ben Tap Shoes. These hand made High Quality / High End ‘Musical
Instruments’ are considered one of the best in the market! Shoes can be purchased at the AMA Master Classes.

MASTER TAP CLASSES OFFERED FRIDAY, OCT. 15, 2010
REGISTER TODAY BY CALLING 847-727-7066
5:00-6:00 p.m. (Ages 8 thru Adult) Advanced Beginner
6:00-7:15 p.m. (Ages 11 thru Adult) Adv. Beginner/Intermediate
7:30-8:45 p.m. (Ages 11 thru Adult) Intermediate/Advanced

Don’t wait, we are filling up quickly!

Classes held at AMA DANCERS & CO. 216 N. Graceland, 2nd Floor, Des Plaines, IL 60016
(S/W corner of Rand Road & Graceland) 847-727-7066 or 847-299-2233

AMA Dancers & Co. was featured in Suburban Parent in an article called, “Get up and DANCE! Suburban kids strut their stuff.” Read the article!

Fri., Aug. 22th thru Thurs., Aug. 28th!!

We have added 15 classes to our Fall 2008 schedule! We are certain there is a class that will fit into your schedule!

How does it work? Just come to any class on the Fall 2008 schedule during FREE week, and give us a try! We will give you a full tour of our facility, and all new students will receive a FREE gift! Students are enrolled for the full school year of 40 weeks.

Classes held: 10/13, 10/20, 10/27, 11/3, 11/10, & 11/17

$70/person for session
Fridays (8:00 – 9:00 pm), October 13^th!
Get your dancing shoes ready for the Holidays!

AMA Ballroom Dance is impressively taught by Beata Bednarenko, Champion Ballroom Dancer. Beata comes to AMA with 17 years of Ballroom experience! Beata’s knowledge with the right amount of fun and humor is the perfect mix for this terrific class! Why not give it a try!

Please register ASAP! The 6-week session is filling up quickly! Advanced registration is necessary!

Hope to see you there!
Ann Marie Frank

We’ve been busy getting the space ready. Being on the 2nd floor really makes a difference in fire codes. With your safety in mind, a new roof, sprinkler system, and fire alarm system were installed!!

Just to keep you posted on some of the fun things about our studio…

• We have two LARGE dance studios, each providing stereos with surround sound for our students!!
• Studio J has an elevated wood-sprung floor. The springs installed will protect our dancers’ knees from injury over the years. We chose maple, as maple does not splinter like oak and parquet does.
• An Adagio jazz/ballet floor was installed in Studio K. We ordered it straight from New York, home of the American Ballet Academy. The floors are top-of-the-line and completely gorgeous.
• I am especially excited about our one-way FULL viewing mirrors. As not only the studio owner but also a parent, I feel very strongly that you are entitled to see what is going on in the classroom at all times. I did not want to install one tiny window that everyone crowds around, so I installed five HUGE one-way mirrors (that measure 5′ square)! Now you can see what your child is learning, and our students will be able to concentrate with no distractions. You will love it!
• 8-foot high mirrors were installed on two full walls in each studio for best learning capabilities possible for our students. In addition, the third wall has the one-way mirrors on it.
• A large, separate dressing room was created so students can get ready for class ahead of time and not spend valuable class time changing shoes and hanging up coats. The dressing room features beautiful oak benches and will accommodate 60 coats and dance bags at one time.
• Our Costume Corner for birthday party dress-up is adorable – 200 colorful costumes are hung and available for your child’s b-day party fun!
• While you are waiting for your child, there is even an area for your toddler to do puzzles, play Thomas the Train, and even cook in our play kitchen. In addition, a table and chairs have been set up for children to do their homework while waiting for their siblings.

As you can see, a lot of thought has gone into the development of AMA. My hope was to create a sort of Disneyland for Dance. I want EVERYONE to enjoy visiting AMA every week and look forward to your next trip back to us. I tried to provide all the amenities that will make your visits with us most enjoyable. Everything is brand spankin’ new and looking fantastic. I can’t wait for you to see it!

I am looking at a start date of approximately March 21st with Open House/Registration the week before. Our teaching staff will be at Open House to greet you and make you feel at home!

As ALWAYS, your ideas, suggestions, concerns, and questions are most welcome. Please feel free to email me at amadancers@yahoo.com or call 847-727-7066.

And…please watch for your AMA mailing!