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Movin' Melvin Brown

Movin' Melvin Brown

Tap dance and song homage to African American music

(4 stars)12 Aug 2010

Hitting last year’s Fringe as Ray Charles (and Sammy Davis Jr), the majestic Movin’ Melvin this time around takes us on a song and tap-dancing journey from African slavery to the American roots of soul music, through songs of gospel and R&B. Backed…

Tap Ole

Tap Ole

Tap dance meets flamenco guitar with a sprinkling of razzle dazzle

(4 stars)8 Aug 2010

If you like your flamenco music served with fury and furrowed brow this is not the show for you. This is flamenco music with a Broadway smile: the usual simmering passions and castanets of the proud flamenca replaced with jazz arms and a volley of…

Tap Kids

Tap Kids

High school hoofing

3 Aug 2009

Long before Troy and Gabriella took the world by storm in High School Musical, dancer and choreographer, Lisa Hopkins was putting together her own show about the teen years. Starting life as a tap dance workshop in upstate New York, Tap Kids soon…

Tap Olé

Tap Olé

(4 stars)9 Aug 2007

Tap Olé’s simple coupling of lively, rhythmic hoofing to classical guitar and hand clapping injects tap dance with a sexy, contemporary, feel. In this Spanish dance, the click of the castanets is replaced by a percussive whirr created by the dancers…

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Teresa’s School Of Dance
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A dance school showcase featuring guest stars Tap Attack from Britain's Got Talent.
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17 Mar Mar 17, 7.30pm Wyvern Theatre, Swindon
Butterfly Dance Studios: Ever Ever After Dance Show
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A dancing musical event for all the family including some of the best-loved fairy tales - Cinderella, Sleeping Beauty, Peter Pan, Rapunzel and Snow White.
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18 Feb Feb 18, 3pm & 7.30pm Hull City Hall, Hull
Tap For Mature Movers
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With Dawn Turner Level 2/3 This class teaches you all the lovely things about tap: steps, rhythm and fun without the exhaustion! There is a warm-up, technique exercises and a routine which builds weekly. Designed for dancers aged 50+ who have done Tap Absolute Beginners, Beginners or equivalent. Wear comfortable clothing and tap shoes or strong hard-soled shoes.
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14 Feb–20 Mar Tue 4.30–5.30pm Dance Base, Edinburgh