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 Read more
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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 from beginners to pro take the stage hosted by dancer/choreographer and Tap Rhythm Project founder… Read more
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Kantu Korpu – Greek body music band

By Annette | Published: July 1, 2011
Kantu Korpu - Greek body music band - The singing body. Yiota Peklari, Thanos Daskalopoulos and Simone Mongelli use clapping, stepping, snapping, singing and beating their bodies to produce rich and powerful rhythmic result, where choreographies and a slight touch of humour contribute to the creation of an enjoyable contemporary body music show. Read more
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Percussive Feet

By Annette | Published: May 22, 2011
A new switched on Production Company furthering tap dance and hoofing in the U.K Read more
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Update: ongoing classes and events (London, UK)

By Annette | Published: May 19, 2011
An update on the latest ongoing tap dance classes and events in London UK for various levels. Please contact the relevant venue/teacher to check for schedule updates (contact details available on the relevant website). Read more
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