Tap Festival

Vancouver Tap Dance Society proudly presents...

The 10th Annual Vancouver International Tap Festival 2009

The Vancouver Tap Dance Society is thrilled to invite you to join us in this exciting and memorable anniversary celebration - the best tap dance festival ever staged in Vancouver, the Olympic City!

VTDS strives to be an innovative leader in promoting tap dancing and raising awareness of this wonderful art form. Our dancers, staff and board of directors have forged highly productive working relations and lasting friendships with the truly amazing list of renowned artists and master teachers who have given so much of themselves and graced our city for a decade now.

Their continued support - and yours - has helped shape our ongoing efforts to share the rich history of tap, as well as introduce new works, produce outstanding concerts and deliver an inspired, comprehensive training program. 

Along with producing the spectacular events in the program you hold in your hands we are also taking advantage of the largest gathering of Canada's Tap Dance community by staging the first-ever national forum: "Rising Tide: Canadians in Tap Conference," leading up to the festival (Sept1-3). 

- Sas Selfjord, Producer

Festival Performances & Presentation:

Thursday:  Tap Journals: a unique and intimate celebration of legends, Arthur Duncan and Eleanor Powell. Presentation/discussion-Thursday 6:30-8:00

Tap Rising: the closing of our historic conference and a spectacular showcase of Canada's tap talent 8:30pm Scotia Bank Dance Center

Friday:  Hot Feet: an energetic and enthusiastic gathering of tap enthusiasts and one of the most eclectic ranges of work ever presented.

Saturday:  aHa! Tap: our once-in-a-lifetime premier event featuring some of the world's greatest dancers, this year in a more intimate venue. 

Sunday:  Cellar Jazz Club: Canada's leading dancers and
improvisers in the city's top Jazz venue.

Registration packages can be picked up Thursday at the VTDS studio 3:00-5:30, or 30 minutes before your class.

Hotel Accommodations

$129.00 per night includes full buffet breakfast (new) at the Holiday Inn Express. Mention you are with the Vancouver Tap Dance Society to access the block of rooms that have been reserved for this festival. Prices guaranteed until July 15, 2009. The HIE is located at 2889 East Hastings, very close to the workshops. For reservations phone: 1-888-428-7486. Limited block of rooms available.

Festival Producer: Sas Selfjord • Festival Manager: Anna Kramer

HOT FEET PARTICIPANTS' SHOWCASE GUIDELINES

  • Dancers arrive by 8:00 - make-up and costume ready.
  • Performances start sharply at 8:30pm
  • All tap dance acts should not exceed 4 minutes in length.
  • Inclusion in the showcase is at the sole discretion of the Showcase Committee.
  • To be considered for the Participants Showcase the individual or group must be pre-registered in festival workshops.
  • Participants to provide music on a CD.
  • The number of spaces is limited - first come first serve basis.
  • Participants agree to have photos and/or videos taken of their routine.
  • Cost $15.00
  • Limited number of entries

STUDIO / TEACHER / DANCER DISCOUNT PACKAGES

We have put together studio/teacher and dancer discount packages to support access to the best tap dance teachers and performers in the world. The packages are activated with a minimum of 45 classes - for example, if you enroll 5 students in 3 classes each over the 3 day duration this is a total of 45 classes. Discounts apply to students and teachers.

PACKAGES

45 classes or more - receive a 10% DISCOUNT
90 classes or more - receive a 15% DISCOUNT

ADDITIONAL DISCOUNT FOR TEACHERS

For every 15 classes your dancers are registered in, the teacher receives
ONE FREE WORKSHOP.
Discounts only apply to class fees.

PLEASE NOTE: Studio registrations must be submitted all together

Dr. Jeni LeGon Scholarship Fund

In honour of Dr. Jeni LeGon, Phd., VTDS has established a scholarship fund to cover class fees. Limited scholarships are available. Please contact Anna Kramer for a scholarship application form. Application deadline: 06/30/09.

YOU CAN HELP

VTDS is a registered charity and a leader in the promotion of tap in B.C. - dedicated to developing an awareness of this art form. Your support will contribute to the ongoing workshops, festival, bursaries and outreach programs. A tax receipt will be issued. Charitable number 890862238RR0001.

For further info: 604 253-0293
Email: tapinfo@vantapdance.bc.ca
Website: www.vantapdance.bc.ca

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