Sat Jun 23, 9:00 AM - Sun Jun 24, 4:00 PM
ME Theatre (Marshall Ellis Theatre)
1300 La Quinta Drive, Orlando, FL 32809
Community: Orlando
Description
Professional Tap Dancers and Teachers will be hosting workshop classes and performing in live jam performance with world class jazz band. Students
Event Details
Orlando Tap Festival June 23-24, 2018 - DESTINATION TAP! will have an opportunity to perform in a student showcase.
Student Showcase is a additional performance opportunity for students to perform live on stage in front of a audience with live music and world class dancers. This experience is open to all levels. Additional tuition is $35.
Live Performance tickets to watch is $25 a ticket. Open to the public.
Marshall Ellis Performing Arts Center - 1300 La Quinta Drive Orlando FL 32809
The Official Sponsors for Orlando Tap Festival!
Dancewear Corner
ME Dance Inc.
Marshall Ellis Dance School
ME Theatre
Hope you can join us again this year!
Here is the faculty for 2018!
Nicholas Young
Nicholas Young is a dancer, musician and choreographer, and a 2015 Bessie Award recipient. He previously was a member of the off Broadway sensation STOMP, where he performed the lead roll, acted as rehearsal director, and spent 10 years with the show. Nicholas began his professional carrier at the age of 16 with Tapestry Dance Company of Austin, TX. Since moving to New York, Nicholas has performed with multiple tap companies and shows and is thrilled to have found a home with Michelle Dorrance's company, " Dorrance Dance ". Nicholas has collaborated with Michelle on two large company works including ETM “ Double Down“ and “Works & Process “ a site specific work performed in the Guggenheim Rotunda. In addition to “ Dorrance Dance “ He is director of the multi-faceted dance and percussive program Institute for the Rhythmic Arts, and Artistic Director of his own experimental arts company SoundMovement.
Lisa La Touche
Originally from Calgary, Alberta and based in New York City, is a highly regarded and sought after dancer, teach and choreographer. Lisa’s credits include being an original cast member of SHUFFLE ALONG on BROADWAY choreographed by Savion Glover and directed by George C. Wolfe. She appeared on the 70th annual TONY Awards and Maya & Marty on NBC and became recipient of both the Fred Astaire award for “Outstanding Ensemble in a Broad
Student Showcase is a additional performance opportunity for students to perform live on stage in front of a audience with live music and world class dancers. This experience is open to all levels. Additional tuition is $35.
Live Performance tickets to watch is $25 a ticket. Open to the public.
Marshall Ellis Performing Arts Center - 1300 La Quinta Drive Orlando FL 32809
The Official Sponsors for Orlando Tap Festival!
Dancewear Corner
ME Dance Inc.
Marshall Ellis Dance School
ME Theatre
Hope you can join us again this year!
Here is the faculty for 2018!
Nicholas Young
Nicholas Young is a dancer, musician and choreographer, and a 2015 Bessie Award recipient. He previously was a member of the off Broadway sensation STOMP, where he performed the lead roll, acted as rehearsal director, and spent 10 years with the show. Nicholas began his professional carrier at the age of 16 with Tapestry Dance Company of Austin, TX. Since moving to New York, Nicholas has performed with multiple tap companies and shows and is thrilled to have found a home with Michelle Dorrance's company, " Dorrance Dance ". Nicholas has collaborated with Michelle on two large company works including ETM “ Double Down“ and “Works & Process “ a site specific work performed in the Guggenheim Rotunda. In addition to “ Dorrance Dance “ He is director of the multi-faceted dance and percussive program Institute for the Rhythmic Arts, and Artistic Director of his own experimental arts company SoundMovement.
Lisa La Touche
Originally from Calgary, Alberta and based in New York City, is a highly regarded and sought after dancer, teach and choreographer. Lisa’s credits include being an original cast member of SHUFFLE ALONG on BROADWAY choreographed by Savion Glover and directed by George C. Wolfe. She appeared on the 70th annual TONY Awards and Maya & Marty on NBC and became recipient of both the Fred Astaire award for “Outstanding Ensemble in a Broad
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