First Reads

6 May

SUN, 2PM

Blue Room, Festival House

1h 30m, no intermission

Free with registration at sifa.sg

Michelle Dorrance, solo artist and founder and Artistic Director of New York-based dance company Dorrance Dance, has toured the world as a tap dancer/performer/musician for two decades. Her award-winning company places at its core an aim to “honour tap dance’s uniquely beautiful history in a new, dynamic and compelling context” pushing it rhythmically, technically, and conceptually while respecting its origins and traditions.

A dynamic powerhouse who performs, choreographs, directs and teaches, Michelle Dorrance grew up with her mother who is a classical ballet dancer and teacher, but segued into tap dancing at the age of three. Come join her in this conversation about her evolution as an artist and her passion for dance and music.

6 May

SUN, 10AM

Victoria Theatre Dance Studio

1h 30mins, no intermission

$20

Interested applicants must meet minimum requirements to participate. Please submit your application via sifa.sg

TAP MASTERCLASS WITH MICHELLE DORRANCE

(UNITED STATES)

Join 2015 MacArthur Fellow and acclaimed dancer, choreographer, and teacher, Michelle Dorrance for an intermediate tap dance masterclass. This class focuses on technique through challenging drills with emphasis on clarity, time, and musicality in order to develop the strongest possible technical range for each student. The class provides a fun and positive atmosphere for learning this powerful American art form and hopes to keep the teachings of the master hoofers alive and well for generations to come.