Rhythmic Circus Free Live Sneak Peek Performance and Master Class on Tuesday, July 10

Date: Monday, July 9, 2012

To: Assignment Desks / Features Desks / Photo Desks

TUESDAY, JULY 10 AT NOON

WHAT: Free IDS Center Crystal Court Performance by Rhythmic Circus, the award-winning local dance and percussive tap music ensemble dubbed “Fastest Feet in Town” by the Star Tribune

WHERE: IDS Center Crystal Court
77 South 7th Street, Mpls, 55402

DETAILS: Seven musicians and four tappers from Rhythmic Circus will march in from Nicollet Mall and perform a three song, 15 minute sneak peek performance prior to their limited two-show engagement at the Pantages Theatre, July 20-21. Attendees will also be able to enter to win tickets to the upcoming shows. Rhythmic Circus members will be available for interviews following the performance.

TUESDAY, JULY 10 FROM 12:30-1:15 P.M.

WHAT: Free Tap Master Class by Rhythmic Circus Open to the Public

WHERE: City Center Ground Floor Atrium
615 Hennepin Avenue, Mpls, 55403

DETAILS: Group members from Rhythmic Circus will conduct a free, 45 minute master class open to the public. Participants will learn basic tap steps and are encouraged to wear flat or tennis shoes. No RSVP necessary.

“Non-stop percussive funkytown madness…flat out amazing.” Star Tribune

“Best Dance Performance of the Year” City Pages

Press Contact/RSVP: Sarah Johnson at 612.455.9527 or sarah.johnson@hennepintheatretrust.org. Advance notice requested for best access.

Rhythmic Circus plays the Pantages Theatre for two shows only at 8 p.m. on Friday, July 20 and Saturday, July 21. For tickets or more information, please visit HennepinTheatreTrust.org.