PATEO is the high-energy, two-man powerhouse of Patrick and Mateo that blends tap, rap, and percussion. With rapid-fire footwork, clever rhymes, and beats that hit hard these guys bring a show that’s equal parts groove, comedy, and jaw-dropping rhythm. When they are tapping in perfect sync PATEO keeps audiences on their feet, clapping, laughing, and moving right along with them.
PATEO brings excitement to any variety show and is great opening act for comedians, magicians, bands ,and any show that needs an energetic introduction to the main act .
From festival stages to corporate events, theaters, and even school assemblies, PATEO has lit up venues of all shapes and sizes with their infectious style. They’ve performed at arts festivals, community celebrations, music showcases, and variety stages, proving time and again that their act connects with every crowd.
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, Spooky Ballet, Light the night Benefit .
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 began dancing at the age of 8.
He studied at Gasper School of Dance and has been featured in several productions by the FMBALLET.
Mateo won numerous awards in the competitive dance industry. . He has a unique way of fascinating crowds with his personality , and thrilling with his tap skills. Mateo is an accomplished dancer in Ballet, Jazz, Tap, lyrical and Musical Theater.
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
Mateo is a graduate of Concordia college, and works with Delta Inn and Suites in Fargo.
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