APRIL—MAY 2012
LA’s renowned tap dance troupe led workshops and gave free performances in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Mozambique, and Zimbabwe.
APRIL—MAY 2012
LA’s renowned tap dance troupe led workshops and gave free performances in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Mozambique, and Zimbabwe.
ABOUT THE RESIDENCY
Rooted in jazz music, this award-winning dance and music ensemble traced diasporic percussion traditions through Central Africa. The company collaborated with the National Ballet du Congo, jammed with musical luminaries in Mozambique, performed to sold out crowds in Zimbabwe, and gave away 500 pairs of tap shoes across all three countries.
ABOUT THE RESIDENCY
Rooted in jazz music, this award-winning dance and music ensemble traced diasporic percussion traditions through Central Africa. The company collaborated with the National Ballet du Congo, jammed with musical luminaries in Mozambique, performed to sold out crowds in Zimbabwe, and gave away 500 pairs of tap shoes across all three countries.
FROM THE TRAVEL BLOG
“The word is out and we know there cannot be dance without music! The dance workshop was enhanced by a group of 15 musicians who came to listen, learn and make music... When the workshops were over, we had a 'jazz orchestra' accompanying the 25 Congolese dancers.”
— JTE on workshops in Kinshasa
FROM THE TRAVEL BLOG
“The word is out and we know there cannot be dance without music! The dance workshop was enhanced by a group of 15 musicians who came to listen, learn and make music... When the workshops were over, we had a 'jazz orchestra' accompanying the 25 Congolese dancers.”
—JTE on workshops in Kinshasa
JAZZ TAP ENSEMBLE
JAZZ TAP ENSEMBLE
Image courtesy: Jazz Tap Ensemble
ABOUT THE COMPANY
Jazz Tap Ensemble combines original choreography in rhythm tap dance with live jazz music.
Founded in 1979, the company has been honored to present and share the stage with a pantheon of tap legends, including: Jimmy Slyde, The Nicholas Brothers, Charles “Honi” Coles, Eddie Brown, Brenda Bufalino, Dianne Walker, Savion Glover, and the beloved Gregory Hines. The company has toured extensively to numerous important theaters around the world, including the Kennedy Center in Washington, DC; Riverside Theatre in London; Theater de la Ville in Paris; and Maison de la Danse in Lyon, France.
ABOUT THE COMPANY
Jazz Tap Ensemble combines original choreography in rhythm tap dance with live jazz music.
Founded in 1979, the company has been honored to present and share the stage with a pantheon of tap legends, including: Jimmy Slyde, The Nicholas Brothers, Charles “Honi” Coles, Eddie Brown, Brenda Bufalino, Dianne Walker, Savion Glover, and the beloved Gregory Hines. The company has toured extensively to numerous important theaters around the world, including the Kennedy Center in Washington, DC; Riverside Theatre in London; Theater de la Ville in Paris; and Maison de la Danse in Lyon, France.
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