ANNOUNCING ARMSTRONG NOW: ARTIST IN RESIDENCE
c/o The Louis Armstrong House Museum
World premiere of new works Nov 2nd , 2024
TRINIDAD & TAP DANCE: AS FOLKLORE
World PREMIERE OCT 5-6 - Toronto, Canada
TRAVIS KNIGHTS: “THE MARS PROJECT”
Oct 4-6 Toronto
Travis Knights: “The Mars Project”
Featuring Lisa La Touche Choreography
ON THE ROAD 2024
TAP 4 THE PEOPLE
PHONETICALLY SPEAKING
Tap Dance is a Sound. It is an expression. It is a culture and way of life. With origins rooted in Africa which were further cultivated within African America, the grit, nuance and freedom translate to all those entrenched in its roots and practice.
This program consists of Tap Dance, Hip-Hop, and Spoken Word all unhinged and unequivocally unfiltered. Directed by Lisa La Touche, featured artists will include L.A. 's Leo Manzari , Alberta’s Poet Laureate Wakefield Brewster and the local Tap Phonics dance crew. Heart, Spirit, Soul and Truth hold no bounds therefore collectively as artists, Phonetically Speaking, they all got somethin’ to say.
DORA AWARDS!
Tap Legacy Concert receives SIX nominations!
Lisa La Touche receive nominations for Outstanding Choreography and Outstanding Performance by an Individual.
SWING FORWARD!
A Free Digital Media Exhibition featuring Tap and Drums
Mar 15-May 27th
Calgary
FAMILY OF JAZZ
Come see the World Premiere incorporating some of Lisa's choreographic works on this incredible DJD Jazz Dance company that carries such a rich legacy.
April 28-May 15th
Calgary, AB
LEGACY SERIES: TAP DANCE SYMPOSIUM
Toronto Tap Dance Legacy Series - Symposium connected the local Black community to Tap Dance and its historical significance to Black culture. Led by Lisa La Touche and Travis Knights, attendees received a practical, theoretical, and metaphysical introduction to the original American street dance – Tap. Attendees were challenged by learning the intricate and groove-based physicality of Tap, as well as the distinction between the Black cultural expression of the dance and the many appropriated forms that became popular at different periods in Turtle Island’s history. Along with invited guest artists, live music in the classroom, a jam session and a social ball, this event enhanced the understanding and appreciation of the scope of Blackness through Tap Dance culture. This program was offered free of charge to registrants and the daytime program was designed for those who identify as Black or of the African Diaspora.
REACTIVATING MEMORY. SHUFFLE ALONG AND THE TULSA RACE MASSACRE: A CENTENNIAL SYMPOSIUM
The daylong symposium will feature dynamic programming including performances and three panel discussions among scholars, journalists, and artists.
Featured symposium panelists include Jack Baker, DeNeen L. Brown, Jayna Brown, Crystal Z Campbell, Meta Carstarphen, Nathan Alan Davis, Caseen Gaines, Eric M. Glover, Hannibal B. Johnson, Quraysh Ali Lansana, Koritha Mitchell, Tina Post and Isaiah Wooden. Featured reunion panelists include Marshall L. Davis, Jr., Savion Glover, Amber Iman, Michael J. Love, Awoye Timpo and Daryl Waters. Featured artists include Masi Asare, Tyehimba Jess, Lisa LaTouche, Michael J. Love, Alicia Hall Moran.
GIBNEY DANCE Presents: TRAX
The World Premiere of TRAX June 11th and 12th, Streaming LIVE 7pm EST
GIBNEY DANCE Presents: FOOL'S GOLD
Program also including the US premiere of FOOL’s Gold originally commissioned by Fall For Dance North and Harborfront Centre with the support of Decidedly Jazz Danceworks
TESSEL - Esie Mensah Film
A national initiative of Unity including black dance changemakers from across Canada. Lisa is a representative of Alberta and Tap Dance.
MAY 25th: "HOW TO FEEL"
a SolePepper Theater and Travis Knights production
This year honors the celebrating Bill "Bojangles" Robinson while remembering the murder of George Floyd.
SATURDAY NIGHT ON BROADWAY WITH THE DANCING LADIES OF "SHUFFLE ALONG, OR, THE MAKING OF THE MUSICAL SENSATION OF 1921 AND ALL THAT FOLLOWED"
100 years ago, in 1921, Shuffle Along debuted on Broadway with the exhausting efforts and unexpected triumphs of an all black creative team and cast. Written by Flournoy Miller and Aubrey Lyles, with music and lyrics by Noble Sissle and Eubie Blake, they forever changed the trends and history of Broadway... and all that followed.
In honor of Women's History month, come and hang out in the virtual room via Zoom, with the dancing ladies of Shuffle Along of 2016 (Directed by George C. Wolfe and Choreographed by Savion Glover). Get to know the women who shared the stage and dressing rooms together as they trade stories and personal archives from their time exploring and performing a rich history. Learn about the great Ada Overton Walker, Lotie Gee, Gertrude Saunders, Florence Mills, Fredi Washington, Josephine Baker, Adelaide Hall, Mable Lee and oh so many more women who literally changed, and set the stage for us all.
Please check confirmation email for Zoom Link info. The entire evening will also be streamed live on Facebook via facebook.com/tapology
We look forward to hangin with you!
WESTERN CANADIAN TAP TEAM AUDITIONS
Announcing Lisa La Touche as the new choreographer for Team Canada West!
Join her as she brings dancers to Germany November 2019 for the
IDO WORLD TAP DANCE CHAMPIONSHIPS
TRAINING DAYZ 2019
REGISTRATION IS OPEN!
INTENSIVES BOTH IN CALGARY AND VANCOUVER SUMMER 2019
CATCH LISA AT UPCOMING SUMER 2018 FESTIVALS IN NORTH AMERICA
TAP CITY JULY 7th - 13th NEW YORK CITY
TRAINING DAYZ JULY 17th - 20th CALGARY, CANADA
THE WOODSHED EXPERIENCE JULY 22nd - 29th COLORADO
SHOW ME TAP FESTIVAL AUG 1st - 4th ST. LOUIS
BEANTOWN TAP FESTIVAL AUG 6th - 12th BOSTON