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Young dancers to learn from a pro

A Broadway veteran will keep students on their toes during classes at Sell's dance studio.

By BARBARA L. FREDRICKSEN
Published November 3, 2006

The master classes will be Saturday; the six-week jazz and tap workshops will be held Tuesdays through Dec. 12 at Sell's Broadway Dance Company studio.

Studio owners Chris and Shanna Sell are longtime friends of Ms. Dys'.

Ms. Dys made her Broadway debut in 1988, when she originated the roles of Cigarette Girl and Hotsy Totsy Girl in the musical Legs Diamond. She went on to be an original member of the musical Meet Me in St. Louis in 1989-90 and in the revival of Candide in 1997.

Ms. Dys played Mrs. Schyler Adams in the Broadway revival of Annie Get Your Gun in 1999-2001 and was also understudy for the role of Dolly Tate. In her latest Broadway role, Ms. Dys originated the role of Rosalie in Saturday Night Fever and understudied for the roles of Flo Manero and Lucille.

Originally from Michigan, Ms. Dys now lives in New York City. She was hired by David Merrick at age 16 to appear in 42nd Street at the North Shore Music Theatre in Beverly, Mass., and has been working as a dancer ever since.

Her mother and grandparents live in St. Petersburg, where Ms. Dys frequently visits.

IF YOU GO

Put on those dancing shoes

What: Dance master classes and workshops

Where: Sell's Broadway Dance Company, 7296 State Road 54, New Port Richey

When: Beginner/intermediate (minimum age 8) master class from 5 to 7 p.m. Saturday; advanced master class, 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday. Broadway Theatre Dance Intensive Workshop: advanced theater jazz class, 5:30 to 7 p.m. Tuesdays through Dec. 12; advanced tap class, 7:15 to 8:45 p.m. Tuesdays through Dec. 12.

Fees: $45 for master classes; $100 for a six-week session. Call (727) 376-2600 to register.

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