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Rhythm...funk...innovation...excitement: that's the <br /> North Carolina Youth Tap Ensemble (NCYTE) . <br /> One of the best youth tap ensembles in the world, <br /> NCYTE features 40 dancers, ages 8 to 18, who hail from <br /> throughout North Carolina. Don't let the word "youth" <br /> fool you. These dancers tear up the floor with poise, �'!�t' <br /> passion and professionalism. <br /> ._r <br /> r <br /> k <br /> i <br /> "THE NORTH CAROLINA YOUTH TAP ENSEMBLE <br /> is one of the best percussive dance ensembles in the world —period. <br /> They dance with ferocity,technical virtuosity and maturity beyond their years which is a testament to the visionary leadership of Gene Medler. <br /> — Lane Alexander,Founder and Artistic Director,Chicago Human Rhythm Projei <br /> Founded by JUBA award winning artistic director Gene <br /> Medler in 1983, NCYTE honors the traditions of tap, <br /> uniquely American form, while infusing it with youthfu <br /> ' energy and contemporary music. The company perform <br /> innovative dances from some of the world's most talentei <br /> choreographers including Savion Glover and Michell <br /> Dorrance. NCYTE has toured throughout the U.S. and thi <br /> world, with performances in Austria, Brazil, Canada, China <br /> ___,Finland, Germany and Mexico. <br /> "NCYTE has that irrepressible explosiveness of youth — so pure and honest. <br /> Yet they are technically adept,true to the integrity of the music and move with ensemble precision. <br /> Does anyone have a better time dancing?I don't think so." <br /> Y 9 <br /> tr li <br /> —Linda Belans(former dance critic, The News and Observer,Raleigh,NC) <br /> CORPORATE EVENTS o SCHOOL SHOWS oTHEATER PE FRMANCE. <br /> FOR BOOKING,CONTACT <br /> FOR! MORE INFORMATION n LIKE US L Yp LOYD ARTISTS <br /> ■1! W 1rr . NCYTE . O R G NORTH CAROLINA �4R'TISTS info @loydartists.o mrs800 476-6240 <br /> YOUTH TAP ENSEMBLE <br /> �hntn r.miik•M�.Y 4hnlhs Tha f6�nd llil)Yeurc£I1mic.�mninli <br />