About Us

VTDS Mission Statement

Vancouver Tap Dance Society strives to be a leader in the promotion and preservation of tap dance and is dedicated to developing an awareness of this art form.The Society's mandate includes the Tap Academy, Vancouver International Tap Festival, TapCo, a youth performance ensemble and an Outreach Program that provides classes to hundreds of children each year.

A Passion for Tap Dance

VTDS was co founded by Lana Caputi and Sas Selfjord in 1995. The art of TAP is shared globally and its relevance and vibrancy in any community is a direct result of all tap dancers sharing in their knowledge and artistry and working together. Reaching out to the community and evolving as a hub for dancers is an artistic and operational challenge. The Vancouver Tap Dance Society is committed to "spearheading" projects to promote tap dance to the public, delivering comprehensive training opportiunities from the novice to the professional dancers and providing a professional level of arts administration and infrastructure that will support all VTDS activities and programs.

Hallmarks of VTDS include our professional faculty, a commitment to preserving the legacy of the tap masters, high profile performance opportunities and a culture of respect and passion for tap dance.

VTDS BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Barbara Stewart, Chair
Bianca Zanatta
Cliff Amiel
Karen Gram
Arlene MacDonald
Audree Metcafe


ADVISORY COMMITTEE

Dianne "Lady Di" Walker
Terry Brock

HONORARY MEMBER

Dr. Jeni LeGon

ADMINISTRATION

Sas Selfjord - Executive Director
Anna Kramer - Manager
Mika Komatsu - Director, Youth Programs


Thanks

VTDS gratefully acknowledges the support of the following:

  • City of Vancouver
  • Office of Cultural Affairs
  • Canadian Heritage
  • British Columbia Gaming Commission
  • Burnaby Arts Council
  • Canada Council

Finale "Tones On Tap" June 2007

>Photo credit GT FOTOFX 'Tones on Tap" Finale June 2007

The Vancouver Tap Dance Society is an organization of tap dancers, for tap dancers and revolves around tap dancers.

Charitable Status

VTDS is a registered charitable organization and was incorporated under the Society Act of British Columbia in November 1995. The Society is administered by dedicated staff and is governed by a Board of Directors.

Donations: You Can Help! Your support will contribute to the ongoing bursaries, scholarships, outreach programs and workshops. A tax receipt will be issued.

Mail donations: Vancouver Tap Dance Society, 2775 E. Hastings Street, Vancouver BC V5K 1Z8

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