Passion
is a word that best describes how this rythmaholic attacks his career.
Tapping since the age of five, Bril has earned an excellent reputation
as instructor, choreographer and dancer.
Bril's
mission is to preserve and promote tap dance as a percussive art, to
emerge as a representation of the new generation of Hoofers, proving
that creativity has no limits. As a role model, Bril shows the youth
that perseverance; determination, positivity and passion are the key
ingredients to a successful life.
Bril's
performance opportunities have included: The National Tour of
Riverdance, The National Tour of Tap Dance Kid,
Gregory Hines Live, The Oprah Winfrey Show,
The Democratic National Convention of Chicago, The
Chicago Human Rhythm Project, The St. Louis Tap Festival,
The Detroit Tap Festival and many others. He has been
featured on ABC's new television show "Cupid", a McDonald's
commercial and is the second tapper to appear in a Coca-Cola commercial.
Bril Barrett is also dedicated to giving something back to the community.
He has volunteered his performances for the UNCF, the NAACP, the Urban
League and the Chicago Historical Society. In addition to being a part
of many community outreach programs, Mr. Barrett toured the schools
as Professor "E", a rappin', tappin' professor of electricity who taught
children about electrical safety. He was member of a production company
that created positive, motivational, educational and entertaining performances
for children of all ages.
Bril
just recently completed the "Absolute Tap" tour and Amsterdam's
Broadway Soul Jam. He is currently teaching master classes and
workshops throughout the United States and abroad.
