Join us for a NEW Adult Tap Workshop in September!
You asked, and we got on it! Coming this September, Tappin’ Through The Years is a Tap Workshop for Adult Tap dancers and teachers who have achieved a minimum of Intermediate level within the tap discipline. This FUN workshop is geared towards exploring the diversities of historical tap attributing a variety of tap styles, musical styles, and fun progressions to bring in to your classwork! Following the morning workshop, you are welcome to stay for a Question and Answer period with our knowledgeable Tap Examiners/Instructors to review any questions you may have regarding the PAEC Tap syllabus or to go through any details that you may want to fine-tune with more clarity. We look forward to having you at our upcoming “Tappin’ Through The Years Workshop!”
Date / Location
Sunday, September22, 2024
@ Arcade Dance Arts
864 Drury Lane, Burlington, ON
Registration Package
Click here to DOWNLOAD THE REGISTRATION FORM AND SEND TO:
PAECDANCEOFFICE@GMAIL.COM
Schedule
9:30 AM Registration
Schedule:
Time | ||
9:30 – 10:00 | Registration | |
10:00 – 11:15 | Tap Dance – Relating to Vernacular Movement | |
11:30 – 12:45pm | Historical Tap | |
12:45 – 1:00pm | LUNCH | |
1:00 – 2:30pm | Q & A of PAEC Tap Syllabus with Tap Examiners | |
2023 Guest Faculty
TAP INSTRUCTOR – TRINA JOSDAL
Trina Josdal, originally from Moose Jaw, SK, found her passion for tap dancing under the guidance of Barb Jackman during her early years. Influenced by a dance philosophy grounded in the essence of jazz music and a deep appreciation for swing rhythms, Trina undertook a transformative journey in 2002, relocating to New York City. Fully dedicated to the pursuit of her passion for tap dance, this marked a significant chapter in her artistic journey.
Amidst a European tour with “Magic of the Dance,” Trina had the privilege of collaborating with exceptional tap dancers, exposing her to the historical tapestry of the art form. A pivotal moment came about when she discovered an audition for the esteemed musical “42nd Street,” directed by Marc Bramble, in Toronto. Seizing the opportunity, Trina made her inaugural visit to the city that would eventually become her home.
Subsequent to the conclusion of the “42nd Street” Asian tour, Trina Josdal made Toronto her permanent residence, where she currently resides with her family. Her dream of giving back to the community as an instructor, creator, and performer has become a reality, allowing her to continue her artistic journey.
Trina, together with co-creator Amy Lintunen, lead Vintage Taps—a tap dance company with a background of meaningful projects. A notable highlight for Vintage Taps was crafting the original tap dance musical “The Laundry List,” which played to sold-out shows and won the Spirit of Fringe award in 2019. Recently, they hosted tap dance legend Jane Goldberg from NYC in Toronto for a weekend of workshops and documentaries and produced the original show “Jane Goldberg: Tales of a Tap Goddess.” Vintage Taps has also curated numerous Speakeasy shows, highlighting the captivating connection between tap dancing and jazz music.
TAP INSTRUCTOR – AMY LINTUNEN
Amy Lintunen-tap dancer, tap instructor, choreographer and social activist. Born in Thunder Bay, Ontario, Amy currently lives and taps in Toronto, Ontario contributing to the vibrant and growing rhythm dance scene. Amy’s years of childhood dance transitioned into studio partnership at the young age of 20, where she co-founded, directed, instructed and choreographed her students. Amy helped grow the studio while continuing her own education in contemporary and tap dance in Italy at the ProDanza Italia, workshops in New York and performing in local productions and concerts. Seizing the opportunity to dance abroad, Amy moved to Nice,France to further her studies with Off Jazz. The following year, she returned to Canada and made her home in the dance community of Toronto. Her first show with Ismailova Theatre of Dance in Toyland opened the door to many performances. Wings and The Parahumans in Charismatica and The 60 Minute Dance Improv, several Toronto Rhythm Initiative projects, the Montreal Tap Festival, Talent Define with Sole Symposium and the beloved role of the Nutcracker in City Dance Corps production of The Nutcracker. Most recently, Amy performed works by choreographer, Dianne Montgomery in Moving Soundscapes, which featured music performed by Ron Davis’ SymphRONica and the opening act at the inaugural Toronto International Tap Dance Festival. Amy has performed as a Tap Percussionist with The Red Rhythm, The Charlie Ringus Trio, and was a featured soloist with the Jason Raso Quartet in Jazz Goes to the Movies.