6th Tapology Festival (2006)

Information about the sixth edition of the Tapology Festival, a 2006 celebration of tap dancing in Michigan.

EVENT: 6th Tapology Festival
FESTIVAL HONOREE: Dianne Walker
DATES: October 19-22, 2006
LOCATION: Flint, Michigan, United States

Faculty and Guest Artists in 2006
- Alexandria Bradley
- Alfred Bruce Bradley
- Cartier Williams
- Cherisse Bradley
- Dianne Walker
- Frances Bradley
- Germaine Ingram
- Kendrick Jones
- Mabel Lee
- Natasha Graham
- Rick Williams
- Robin Watson
- Van Porter

6th Tapology Honorees Luncheon
HONOREE: Dianne "Lady Di" Walker
LUNCHEON DATE: October 21, 2006
LUNCHEON VENUE: Sarvis Center, Flint Michigan
DESCRIPTION: The luncheon highlighted more than 50 years of talent, inspiration and the legacy of Dianne Walker, An internationally sought after personality for dance workshops, performances and appearances. Walker has also worked and studied with many historical and contemporary tap greats including Peg Leg Bates, Jimmy Slyde, Leon Collins and Savion Glover. Walker has won numerous awards, performed at the Smithsonian Institution, taught classes at universities around the world, holds a Masters Degree in Education and sits on a variety of boards for the advancement of art in the community, including an appointment to the Massachusetts Cultural Council.

EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES:
- Tap Olympic Competition (new in 2006)
- Visiting Schools Day Program
- Historical Presentation Luncheon
- Tap Jam
- Tapology Performance

VENUES:
- Flint Institute of Music (workshops)
- University of Michigan Theater (concert)
- Berston Field House (tap jam)
- Sarvis Center (luncheon)

GRANTOR: Charles Stewart Mott Foundation
GRANTEE: Tapology Tap Dance Festival for Youth
GRANT AMOUNT: $50,000
GRANT PERIOD: July 1, 2006 - December 31, 2006
ARTICLE: Grant Details