Author Archives: Jess

New show! In Search of Master Juba

By Jess | Published: July 7, 2011
A new tap show exploring the history of the amazing William Henry Lane - Master Juba Up-and-coming dates: Liberty Festival, London 3rd September, Kendal Mint Fest, Lake District 4th 2011 More info coming soon... Master Storyteller Stickman Higgins, his faithful sidekick Lucy Long – as portrayed by our Star Spangled Signed Song Diva Caroline Parker - and the Queen of Improvise Rythmn Tap Miss Jessica Murray as the mysterious Dancer take the audience on a miraculous journey from the verdant plains of West Africa, through the bitter slave fields of North America, to the taverns and music halls of the industrial heartlands of Europe searching for the man who changed the world, the man who invented tap, the King of the Dance. Email juba@fittings.org.uk Phone 0151 708 885 Follow Master Juba on facebook From a field of cotton A hungry rhythm Dance unforgotten Stepping a pattern into streets Haunting theatre spaces and halls Jump Jump Jive Juba will survive
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Manchester TRP Jam 25th July

By Jess | Published: July 7, 2011
Band on the Wall, Manchester Address: 25 Swan Street, The Northern Quarter, Manchester, M4 5JZ Join us as we go back to the roots of tap dancing– improvised dance with live jazz from the amazing Michael Cretu Trio and special guest dancers. The culmination of the latest Tap Rhythm Project course at Band on the Wall; dancers [...]
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Guest workshop with Max Pollack

By Jess | Published: September 19, 2010
Times: 7:00pm – 8.30pm Venue: Education Room 1 Band on the Wall Address: 25 Swan Street, The Northern Quarter, Manchester, M4 5JZ Cost: £15 Book via Band on the Wall’s website or email timchatterton@bandonthewall.org with you name and contact details. Open to all levels. Max Pollack is an innovative and exciting tap artist blending classic Hoofing with Afro-Cuban music and dance, [...]
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Tap Rhythm Project Tap Jam Monday 22nd March, Manchester

By Jess | Published: March 11, 2010
Times: 7:30pm – 10:30pm Venue: Band on the Wall, 25 Swan Street, The Northern Quarter, Manchester, M4 5JZ Directions: http://bandonthewall.org/contact/directionstravel/ Map: http://bandonthewall.org/contact/map/ Cost: Entrance £4 adults, £2 children Join us as we go back to roots of tap dancing – improvisation with live music! Dancers from beginners to pro take the stage with the fantastic Michael Cretu Trio. Whether you [...]
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TRP Tap Jam at Band on the Wall Sunday 6th December 2009

By Jess | Published: December 2, 2009
Tap Rhythm Project Tap Jam Sunday 6th December Times: 7:00pm – 10:30pm Venue: Band on the Wall, 25 Swan Street, The Northern Quarter, Manchester, M4 5JZ
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