The Skylark Tappers- Enthusiastic Tap Dance Troupe
Founded in 1983, the Skylark Tappers advance the art of tap dance with inventive choreography, commanding stage presence, and contagious enthusiasm for the uniquely American dance form that encourages performers to make music with their feet. The group’s repertoire includes classic rhythm tap routines lovingly passed down by 20th century tap masters and new choreography set to a variety of musical genres that include classical, swing, pop, contemporary, and jazz.
Over the years, the Skylark Tappers have performed in twelve self-produced tap concerts, making Everything’s Copasetic our thirteenth. Additionally, the group performs regularly for audiences in many settings, serving as guest artists for local fundraisers and at various community festivals. Highlight performances include the LEAP Talent Show, Portland Rose Festival, the grand opening of McMenamin’s Grand Lodge, Portland’s International Day of Dance, Portland Metro Arts’ Dance Mosaic, Multnomah Arts Center’s Vaudeville Night, Art Beat, ArtQuake, and Portland’s National Tap Dance Day.
Our members enrich their tap skills by taking classes with celebrated tap masters such as Cholly Atkins, Portland’s own Terry Brock, Eddie Brown, Brenda Bufalino, Charles “Honi” Coles, Steve Condos, Heather Cornell, Arthur Duncan, Acia Gray, Leonard Reed, Jason Samuels Smith, Jimmy Slyde, Linda Sohl-Ellison, Dianne Walker, and Sam Weber.
Service Fee: Please Inquire for details
Service Areas: Greater Portland area: Multnomah County, Washington County, Clackamas County, Clark County, Yamhill County, Marion County, Columbia County, Lane County, Linn County, Polk County. The outer counties are possibilities, depending on the event.
Service Types: Retirement Home/Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care, Adult Foster Home, Skilled Nursing/Rehab, Hospital, Senior Center, Adult Day Center, Seniors at Home, Private Parties/Locations.
Availability: Weekends, prefer 1 month notice.
Contact Name: Skylark Tappers
Phone: (503) 451-5944
E-mail: skylarktappers@gmail.com
Website: http://www.skylarktappers.org/
Facebook: The Skylark Tapppers
Instagram: @SkylarkTappers
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