| Seattle's Home for Rhythm Tap |
Mission
The studio's mission is to train, inspire, and nurture young dancers towards artistic
excellence through performing works by emerging and master choreographers.
Northwest Tap Connection also aims to bring the art of dance to multi-cultural and
multi-generational audiences thorough dance instruction, innovative community
partnerships, and participation in local festivals, cultural events, and arts in
education programs both locally and nationally.
The studio's mission is to train, inspire, and nurture young dancers towards artistic
excellence through performing works by emerging and master choreographers.
Northwest Tap Connection also aims to bring the art of dance to multi-cultural and
multi-generational audiences thorough dance instruction, innovative community
partnerships, and participation in local festivals, cultural events, and arts in
education programs both locally and nationally.
The Company: NW Tap Youth Ensemble
The mission of NW Tap Youth Ensemble is to preserve and promote rhythm tap
dance through education and performances.
These young performers have danced with such tap legends as the late Nicholas
Brothers, the late Buster Brown, the late Gregory Hines, Harold Cromer, Savion
Glover, Dianne Walker, Jimmy Slyde, Jeni LeGon, and Jason Samuels Smith.
The company is committed to travel as an essential element of the program. All
students are encouraged to participate in a yearly tap festival to build self-esteem
and improve artistic and technical skills.
The mission of NW Tap Youth Ensemble is to preserve and promote rhythm tap
dance through education and performances.
These young performers have danced with such tap legends as the late Nicholas
Brothers, the late Buster Brown, the late Gregory Hines, Harold Cromer, Savion
Glover, Dianne Walker, Jimmy Slyde, Jeni LeGon, and Jason Samuels Smith.
The company is committed to travel as an essential element of the program. All
students are encouraged to participate in a yearly tap festival to build self-esteem
and improve artistic and technical skills.
| 8732 Rainier Avenue South Seattle, Washington 98118 / 206.915.1364 / nwtapc@yahoo.com |
About
Northwest Tap Connection is a distinctive Urban Dance Studio specializing in
Rhythm Tap. The studio philosophy is that dance enriches the lives of the students,
while developing self-discipline, instilling self-confidence, and encouraging
achievement and goal-setting.
Louisiana native and tap dance historian Melba Ayco serves as Program and Artistic
Director, striving to incorporate the mood of her "Down South" roots into the
choreography performed by the Company.
The studio is the home of two resident dance companies, NW Tap Youth Ensemble
(age 12 to 19) and Totally Tap Kids (ages 5 to 12). NW Tap is also home to
Tapoholiks, Winner of the 2004 Seattle Apollo Star Search.
Northwest Tap Connection is a distinctive Urban Dance Studio specializing in
Rhythm Tap. The studio philosophy is that dance enriches the lives of the students,
while developing self-discipline, instilling self-confidence, and encouraging
achievement and goal-setting.
Louisiana native and tap dance historian Melba Ayco serves as Program and Artistic
Director, striving to incorporate the mood of her "Down South" roots into the
choreography performed by the Company.
The studio is the home of two resident dance companies, NW Tap Youth Ensemble
(age 12 to 19) and Totally Tap Kids (ages 5 to 12). NW Tap is also home to
Tapoholiks, Winner of the 2004 Seattle Apollo Star Search.
Classes: Now Enrolling!
Please call (206) 915-1364 for class information and registration.
We teach all levels of rhythm tap, and currently offer classes in modern dance and
adult slide.
Please call (206) 915-1364 for class information and registration.
We teach all levels of rhythm tap, and currently offer classes in modern dance and
adult slide.
Contact Information
Phone: (206) 915-1364
Email: nwtapc@yahoo.com
Location: 8732 Rainier Avenue South
Seattle, Washington 98118
Phone: (206) 915-1364
Email: nwtapc@yahoo.com
Location: 8732 Rainier Avenue South
Seattle, Washington 98118
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| 8732 Rainier Avenue South Seattle, Washington 98118 / 206.915.1364 / nwtapc@yahoo.com |
