Tapistry
West Coast Tap Dance Collective presents
The Tenth Annual International Tap Day Celebration
Massey Theatre, New Westminster BC
May 19th 2012 at 7:30 pm
On May 19th, top international tap dancing talent will come together for a one night extravaganza to celebrate the art of tap dancing as well as the 10th anniversary of the West Coast Tap Dance Collective’s annual International Tap Dance Day performances. Tapistry will feature some of the best dancers in North America, both amateur and professional.
Each year the WCTDC honours the careers of legendary Canadian tap icons as a part of our International Tap Dance Day show. This year's show will pay tribute to all of our previous honourees including Jim Hibbard, Dr. Jeni LeGon, William Orlowski, Heather Cornell, Len Gibson, Grace Macdonald, Jeff Hyslop and Blanche and Alan Lund, and will feature the debut performance of the So Danca Legacy Project , a new work showcasing the unique voice of West Coast Canadian Tap, choreographed by Troy McLaughlin (Disney’s the Lion King), and performed by Danny Nielsen (MADD Rhythms), Paula Skimin (Turn On The Tap), Peggy Giesbrecht, Daniel Alwell (previous WCTDC Scholarship winner) and BarbaraTutt.
“Walk of Famers” Jeff Hyslop (Phantom of the Opera) our delightful Master of Ceremonies, and Jim Hibbard (Hello Dolly!, Gypsy) will be joined by fantastic guest artists including Julie Tomaino (Radio City Rockette), Jennifer Bishop,Lindsay Sterk, and Dayna Szyndrowski.
Tapistry will celebrate the past, present and future of tap by bringing together professional and armature dancers of all ages to build upon the legacy of tap dance on the West coast. In addition, various styles of tap dance will be showcased, from percussive to Broadway Style, and including Irish and Jewish dancers.
May 19th, 7:30pm, Tapistry - Massey Theatre, 735 Eighth Ave New Westminster, BC. Tickets: $28 (including services charges), and $21(including services charges) for WCTDC members. Available online at www.masseytheatre.com or through the Massey box office (604)521-5050
For more information contact:
Alison Found 778-883-2543 or info@westcoasttapdance.com
Guest Artists
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