1st Australian Tap Festival (2012)

Information about first edition of the Australian Tap Festival in July of 2012. The event included tap dancing master classes, videos, panel discussions, improvisation sessions, and live performances. See also About the Festival and general information about Tap Dancing in Australia.

EVENT: Inaugural Australian Tap Dance Festival
DATES: July 9-15, 2012
WORKSHOP VENUE: Space, Dance and Arts Centre
CONCERT VENUE: Irving Hall Theatre
ACTIVITIES: Master classes, video presentations, panel discussions, and evening social and performance events such as jazz improvisation tap jams and live performances.

Faculty and Guest Artists in 2012
- Winston Morrison
- Thomas Wadelton
- Grant Swift
- Chris Horsey
- Christine Denny
- Harry Swift
- Sean Robinson
- Paul Davis
- Shane Preston
- Bill Simpson

Schedule
2012 July 09 (Monday): 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
2012 July 10 (Tuesday): 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
2012 July 11 (Wednesday): 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
2012 July 12 (Thursday): 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
2012 July 13 (Friday): 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
2012 July 14 (Saturday): 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
2012 July 15 (Sunday): 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Sponsors of the 2012 Australian Tap Festival
- Capezio
- Dance Informa
- Melbourne Tap Dance

Videos of the 2012 Australian Tap Festival
- Day 2 of the 2012 Australian Tap Festival
- Melbourne Tap Dance 2013 Performance
- Shim Sham at the 2012 Australian Tap Festival
- Chris Horsey Talks about the 2012 Showcase Concert

Resources

Facebook "2012 AU Tap Fest Concert" Event Page>
Dance Magazine "Learn From Australia's Best Tap Dancers" 2012 Article