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The Wild Zappers

The Wild Zappers, an all deaf male dance company, was founded by Irvine Stewart with the support of Fred Michael Beam and Warren "Wawa" Snipe in 1989. It was originally created to give deaf male dancers an opportunity to dance together and promote cultural and educational awareness through entertainment within the Deaf and Hearing Community. The company has performed throughout the country and on various television programs helping to enrich professional arts for the deaf. Members include Fred Beam—Director, Warren Snipe--Asst Director, Irvine Stewart, Ronnie Bradley, Kris Pumphrey, Sam Franklin, and George Azmaveth. They lead audiences in a joyous and uplifting celebration of the arts and communication.

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The Wild Zappers 8/3/06: The Wild Zappers

The Wild Zappers combine jazz, funk, and hip hop dance styles, American Sign Language, and popular music to create an uplifting and inspiring program.

The Wild Zappers

The Wild Zappers combine jazz, funk, and hip hop dance styles, American Sign Language, and popular music to create an uplifting and inspiring program.
CELEBRATION OF BLACKS IN DANCE: Breaking Boundaries 1/16/03: CELEBRATION OF BLACKS IN DANCE: Breaking Boundaries

Breaking Boundaries – An evening that brings together dance works from a variety of genres that defy physical boundaries and stylistic traditions, featuring Wild Zappers, Lisa Jones and Darby Pack Duet, Creative Outlet Theater of Brooklyn, Baltimore Dance Tech Reverence Ensemble, Phlava Dance Company, and the African Dance Ensemble.

CELEBRATION OF BLACKS IN DANCE: Breaking Boundaries

Breaking Boundaries – An evening that brings together dance works from a variety of genres that defy physical boundaries and stylistic traditions, featuring Wild Zappers, Lisa Jones and Darby Pack Duet, Creative Outlet Theater of Brooklyn, Baltimore Dance Tech Reverence Ensemble, Phlava Dance Company, and the African Dance Ensemble.
The Wild Zappers 7/10/02: The Wild Zappers

The Wild Zappers, an all male dance company founded by Irvine Stewart, Fred Beam, and Warren Snipe, is under the auspices of the National Deaf Dance Theatre.

The Wild Zappers

The Wild Zappers, an all male dance company founded by Irvine Stewart, Fred Beam, and Warren Snipe, is under the auspices of the National Deaf Dance Theatre.
The National Deaf Dance Theater and The Wild Zappers 11/27/01: The National Deaf Dance Theater and The Wild Zappers

Dance companies The Wild Zappers and the National Deaf Dance Theater bridge the gap between the hearing and deaf communities.

The National Deaf Dance Theater and The Wild Zappers

Dance companies The Wild Zappers and the National Deaf Dance Theater bridge the gap between the hearing and deaf communities.

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