Ayodele Casel will be the guest teacher at the second annual Australian Tap Dance Festival (ATDF) this year. Hailing from New York, Casel has been described by veteran Broadway hoofer and movie actor Gregory Hines as “one of the top young tap dancers in the world today”.
The ATDF is one of a kind in Australasia and offers tap dancers in Australia the opportunity to see, learn from and meet one of the world’s best tap dancers.
For dancers there are masterclasses, residencies and competitions. For non dancers there are public events, including a movie night, jam night and performance competitions. The Festival is also offering a free absolute beginners class for those just starting out so they can share in the atmosphere of energy, rhythm and spirit of dance.
The ATDF is is being held at The Space Dance & Arts Centre in Prahran, Melbourne, from September 21 to 27. A showcase, ‘Surround Sound’ will take place on the 27th and will feature Casel and faculty members from Australia, USA, UK and Canada as well as festival participants.
For more information about participating and attending the Australian Tap Dance Festival visit www.atdf.com.au. Mention Dance Australia at the time of booking to receive a 10 per cent discount.
- MICHELLE DURSUN