A celebration of rhythm tap dance is taking place in Plymouth in September featuring renowned dancer, teacher and choreographer Annalisa Mattioli from Italy.
The Taps Wing Fest on the weekend of September 20 to 22 promises a vibrant, upbeat and uplifting event.
Maria Moreno, originally from Barcelona now based in Plymouth since November 2022, from arts organization Kaboom! And local music act Kid Hyena, has put together the rhythm tap dance weekend inviting Annalisa, the exceptional dancer, teacher and choreographer from Italy.
Taps Wing Fest will be held at the premises of Oxford House Creative Hub in Manor Street, Stonehouse for the classes and Cafe Momus, also in Manor Street, for the evening performances and entertainment.
It promises to be an exceptional weekend as Plymouth has never had a rhythm tap dance renown teacher coming to provide classes for all levels – and even for those who have never danced before!
This is with the intention of bringing rhythm tap dance closer to the community, and to allow people immerse themselves in this unique world which brings so many physical and mental positive qualities to people’s wellbeing.
Rhythm Tap Dance is not that well known in this part of the country, but it is very popular in some areas of Europe particularly in Barcelona and the United States.
Maria is looking to bring some Barcelona flavour to the community with this event, through the joy of dancing, rhythm, music and community!
Friday evening will be at Cafe Momus with a presentation ‘Tap, Tapas & Wine’ event, where the participants can get to know each other and learn more about the weekend ahead in a relaxed and fun environment. It is also an opportunity for the curious ones to have a peak and maybe book for a class or two!
Saturday will offer an array of classes for all levels and ages (+15) in the premises of Oxford House Creative Hub, a building which does immense work for the community in Stonehouse. Each class will focus on a different aspect and will have a different focus level. Participants can join as many classes as they want. There will also be Body Percussion sessions, to explore the diversity of rhythm from a different avenue.
In the evening the fest continues at Cafe Momus for an evening of music and dancing!
Sunday will have one improvisation session, where students from a weekly percussion workshop delivered in Plymouth will join so all participants can explore and share rhythm in different forms.
Tickets can be booked at www.kidhyena.com/tap-wings-fest
