PATEO is the terrific TappinRappin dynamic duo of Patrick Kasper and Mateo Leslie. They have shared their talent, personality and unique blend of rockin’ rhythms and Funky percussion all over the country for the past 12 years. PATEO has performed at many shows and events including “One million Cups, The Christmas Gift Fashion Show, Tedx , “LEGACY -A Tribute to Eddie Gasper” and The Twin Cities Tap Festival. They also share their tap talents at schools as part of a sponsorship from Delta Inn and Suites, Forum Communications and Bell Bank. PATEO is always up to share their passion for tap dancin' Rappin' and Percussion with audiences everywhere they go!
Patrick Kasper is an entertainer/ producer/dancer choreographer He is the writer/ producer/ director of PURPLE rhymes with ORANGE. In addition to his work in theater, Patrick has traveled the world and shared his unique energy as a motivational speaker. He is the creator/presenter of POSITIVE+MOTION "Movement with a Message." His goal is to create thought provoking, entertaining, and meaningful theater with a diverse group of multi-cultural, passionate artists.
Mateo is A graduate of Concordia college. He studied at Gasper School of Dance and has been featured in productions by the FMBALLET. Mateo won several awards with routines choreographed by Patrick as part of the Gasper School of Dance competition team.
In 2014 they traveled to Los Angeles where Mateo was a featured contestant on “Americas got Talent” In 2016 Mateo was featured on "So you think you can dance” - Chicago audition
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