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SUMMARY:"Double Time" International Tap Day Celebration
DESCRIPTION:International Tap Day Celebration \nCALGARY ALBERTA\, May 27-28\, 2023 – Tasha Lawson\, Artistic director of Tri-Tone Productions\, is excited to invite you to our 5th Annual Tap Day Celebration.  \nIn partnership with the National Music Centre and Jaimie Hill & Tammy-Lynn Powers Memorial Foundation\, we bring together over 80 Tap Dancers from across Alberta for an eclectic evening of rhythm and expression\, honouring the legacy of Tap Legend\, the late Bill “Bojangles” Robinson. \nThe focus of the weekend is to develop a vibrant\, inspired\, and inclusive tap dance community\,  \nto create a platform for the creation and presentation of new work\, and to advance and celebrate rhythm tap and the percussive arts in Alberta. Tap Day is a community-oriented event\, welcoming rhythmic artists\, musicians and spectators of all ages. \nThis year also marks the 10th Anniversary of the Tri-Tone Rhythm Ensemble\, Calgary’s pre-professional intensive tap training program\, so we have expanded our Tap Day Celebrations to include community workshops and two performances at the National Music Center.  \nWe invite you to join us for our concert presentations of “DOUBLE TIME”; a double bill featuring: \nThe 5th Annual Tap Day Community Concert and Tri-Tone Rhythm Ensemble’s 10th Anniversary.  \nAct 1 will present Tap Dancers from across Alberta\, including music selections of jazz greats\, classical icons\, and contemporary artists. Act 2 will share a compilation of Tri-Tone works from the past decade\, taking the viewer through a retrospective\, rhythmic journey.   \nNational Tap Day was first presented to U.S. Congress on February 7\, 1989 and was signed into US-American law by President George H.W. Bush on November 8\, 1989. It is now celebrated internationally every year\, from Tokyo to New York City and throughout Canada\, Europe and Asia. Tap dance enthusiasts\, students\, and professionals come together to celebrate the art form with performances\, workshops\, tap jams and more. Tap Day is celebrated online\, with over 27.5 million mentions on social media in 2018. \nWorkshops: Tap\, Body Percussion & History \nSaturday\, May 27th – 3:30PM-6:30PM @ Decidedly Jazz Danceworks  \nConcerts: “Double Time” \nSunday\, May 28th – 2:00PM & 7:30PM @ Studio Bell: Home of the The National Music Centre  \nTickets: @ eventbrite.ca – Search: Double Time / Tap Day  \nhttps://www.eventbrite.ca/e/double-time-5th-annual-tap-day-concert-tickets-603920220637  \nContact: Tasha@tashalawson.com
URL:https://www.abdancealliance.ab.ca/calendar-event/double-time-international-tap-day-celebration/2023-05-28/2/
LOCATION:National Music Centre/ Studio Bell\, 850 4 Street SE\, Calgary\, Alberta\, T2G 1R1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Performance,Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="Tri-Tone Productions":MAILTO:tasha@tashalawson.com
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SUMMARY:4th Annual Tap Day Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Tasha Lawson and Tri-Tone Rhythm Society have partnered with the National Music Center and Jaimie Hill & Tammy-Lynn Powers Memorial Foundation\, to bring together the Alberta tap dance community for an evening of rhythm and expression. \nNational Tap Day was first presented to U.S. Congress on February 7\, 1989 and was signed into US-American law by President George H.W. Bush on November 8\, 1989. It is now celebrated internationally every year\, from Tokyo to New York City and throughout Canada\, Europe and Asia. Tap dance enthusiasts\, students\, and professionals come together to celebrate the art form with performances\, workshops\, tap jams and more. Tap Day is celebrated online\, with over 27.5 million mentions on social media in 2018. \nHonouring the legacy of Tap Legend\, the late Bill “Bojangles” Robinson\, over 60 Tap dancers from across the province gather to present an eclectic evening of rhythm. This all-ages event includes music selections of jazz greats\, classical icons\, and contemporary artists\, performed by inspired youth and professional artists. \nThe focus of the concert is to develop a vibrant\, inspired\, and expressive tap dance community\, to create a platform for the creation and presentation of new work\, and to advance and celebrate rhythm tap and the percussive arts in Alberta. Tap Day is an inclusive\, community-oriented event open to all rhythmic artists and musicians.
URL:https://www.abdancealliance.ab.ca/calendar-event/4th-annual-tap-day-celebration/
LOCATION:National Music Centre/ Studio Bell\, 850 4 Street SE\, Calgary\, Alberta\, T2G 1R1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Celebratory/Acknowledgement Day,Performance
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ORGANIZER;CN="Tri-Tone Productions":MAILTO:tasha@tashalawson.com
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SUMMARY:Lawson Percussive Dance Arts Company Presents:   Play It Forward
DESCRIPTION:In partnership with National Music Centre with support from Scotiabank Backbeat\, Lawson Percussive Dance Arts Company is excited to bring live tap dance\, body percussion and movement to the Studio Bell for an afternoon of pop-up performances.  \nThe company will activate numerous museum exhibits with tap battles\, rhythmic soundscapes\, body music\, staircase dances\, and choreographic compositions\, celebrating Canadian icons Oscar Peterson\, KD Lang\, Diana Krall\, and music from around the globe. Live musicians include bass player Kodi Hutchinson and vocalist Johanna Sillanpaa. \nPlay It Forward\, integrates rhythm tap\, body percussion and somatic movement practices into a unique visual and rhythmic experience\, invigorating the viewers’ senses.  LPDAC will have you snapping your fingers\, while tapping into the heartbeat of our shared human experience during the pandemic. 
URL:https://www.abdancealliance.ab.ca/calendar-event/lawson-percussive-dance-arts-company-presents-play-it-forward/
LOCATION:National Music Centre/ Studio Bell\, 850 4 Street SE\, Calgary\, Alberta\, T2G 1R1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Performance
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SUMMARY:National Tap Day Celebration
DESCRIPTION:CALGARY ALBERTA\, May 26th\, 2019 – Tasha Lawson\, Artistic director of Tri-Tone Productions\, is excited to announce the 2nd Annual National Tap Day Celebration.  \nTri-Tone Productions has partnered with the Jaimie Hill & Tammy-Lynn Powers Memorial Foundation\, to bring together the Alberta Tap Dance Community for a rhythmic extravaganza!\nHonouring the legacy of Tap Legend\, the late Bill “Bojangles” Robinson\, over 60 Tap dancers from across the province gather to present an eclectic evening of rhythm. An all ages concert with performances by inspired youth and professional artists. The evening includes music selections of jazz greats\, classical icons\, and contemporary artists. \nThe focus of the concert\, is to develop a vibrant\, inspired\, and unified tap dance community\, to create a platform for the creation and presentation of new work\, and to advance and celebrate rhythm tap and the percussive arts in Alberta. Tap Day connects rhythmic artists of all ages\, enriching community connections. \nNational Tap Day was first presented to U.S. Congress on February 7\, 1989 and was signed into US-American law by President George H.W. Bush on November 8\, 1989. It is now celebrated internationally every year\, from Tokyo to New York City and throughout Canada\, Europe and Asia. Tap dance enthusiasts\, students\, and professionals come together to celebrate the art form with performances\, workshops\, tap jams and more. Tap Day is celebrated online\, with over 27\,518\,521 mentions on social media in 2018. \nThe 2nd Annual Tap Day celebration is being held Sunday\, May 26\, 2019 @ 7:00PM\n@ The National Music Centre / Studio Bell.\nTickets @ Eventbright: “National Tap Day Celebration” ~ $25.00\nhttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/national-tap-day-celebration-tickets-61548754983?\nPhone inquires: 403-710-9464
URL:https://www.abdancealliance.ab.ca/calendar-event/national-tap-day-celebration/
LOCATION:National Music Centre/ Studio Bell\, 850 4 Street SE\, Calgary\, Alberta\, T2G 1R1\, Canada
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