About the event
Dorrance Dance is an award-winning tap dance company based in New York City. Founded in 2011 by Artistic Director and 2015 MacArthur Fellow Michelle Dorrance, the company shares the incredibly dynamic range that tap dance has to offer through performance & education. Our goal is to engage with audiences on a musical and emotional level, and to share the complex history and powerful legacy of this Black American art form throughout the country and the world.
Body Percussion Workshop | You are the rhythm! Use your body to produce a wide variety of rhythmic sounds from clapping to stomping and everything in between. Discover the percussive possibilities of your unique instrument and help develop your body’s relationship between music and movement. All levels of experience are welcome. This workshop is designed for ages 13 and above. Please wear comfortable clothing that allows for movement. Street shoes are appropriate.