Tapatak Oz
 
Christine Denny

Tapatak Oz Sales Have Taken Off

Since its release in June 2008 TAPATAK OZ has had a huge response and is now being used in dance institutions and by tappers all over the world.

Globally it is being used in: Australia, USA, Italy, France ,Finland and the UK!

In Australia it is being used in the following locations: Brisbane, The Gold Coast, Melbourne, Sydney, Perth, Adelaide, Mackay, Tasmania, Golbourn, Mildura, Coffs Harbour, Inverell, Redcliffe, Cannonvale, Mentone, Bundaberg….to name a few!

Tapatak Oz announces sponsorship for 2011

Tapatak Oz is proud and excited to once again be sponsoring the tap group sections of two of Australia's premier dance competitions in 2011!

Dance Life logoThis year Tapatak Oz shall be expanding its sponsorship of Dancelife Unite, based in Sydney, NSW, by donating free tap workshops to the winners of three group sections - the 14&under tap group, 16&under tap group and senior tap group sections.

All workshops will be taught by Tapatak Oz Director & Creator - Christine Denny, and offer the students and teachers an amazing opportunity to work with one of the industry's most sought after and respected tap choreographers/teachers!

BPAC logoBPAC - The Brisbane Performing Arts Challenge, will be the other recipient of Tapatak Oz sponsorship with the winners of all tap group sections receiving prize monies donated by Tapatak Oz! This includes 8&under Tap, 10&under Tap, 12&under Tap, 15&under Tap, Open Traditional Tap and Open Street Tap

Again, a wonderful incentive for the tap teachers and students in recognition of the incredible effort they put into creating their competition routines year after year!

Inspiring a passion for tap in the younger generation and supporting these important performance opportunities is a fundamental way in which Tapatak Oz gives back to the Australian tap community!

Tapatak Oz - supporting a passion for tap in our dance community!

Interview with Terrence Taps from The Tap Dance Blog, USA - December 2010

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Offering examinations in all levels as of 2011

For details please email info@tapatakoz.com.au

September 2010

  • Adjudicating for 2010
    • Bundaberg, QLD
    • Devonport, TASMANIA
    • Nowra, NSW
    • CSTD Eisteddfod Melbourne, VICTORIA

  • Christine Denny of Tapatak Oz taught a tap masterclass to students from all over Australia @ the Australian Dance Festival, Sydney Town Hall, September 5th 2010. It was a fantastic day and a good time was had by all! looking forward to next year. www.australiandancefestival.com.au

  • Tapatak Oz is proud to be supporting the Kids Xpress Dance Challenge in 2010 by sponsoring its winning competitors in all tap group sections! This is a great charity event for a great cause and Tapatak Oz is proud to be a part of it!

  • Tapatak Oz sponsored the winners in all tap group sections of the BPAC competition in Queensland for the second year running. This is another way in which Tapatak Oz is proud to be encouraging and fostering tap dance in the community. www.bpacdance.org.au

DanceLife Goes Green

Planting a tree for Planet Ark

What better way to enjoy the amazing weather we had in Sydney yesterday than to go to the park and plant a tree for Planet Ark's National Tree Day! That's right Clint from DanceLife and Christine Denny from TapatakOz and On the Couch With Christine ventured to Sydney Park to get GREEN. National Tree Day, is Australia's largest community tree-planting event. In its 14-year history more than 2 million volunteers have planted over 13 million native trees and shrubs!

Adjudication engagements 2010

In 2009 Tapatak Oz Director Christine Denny has been invited to adjudicate the following competitions:

  • Bundaberg Eisteddfod, Queensland
  • Melbourne CSTD Eisteddfod, Victoria
  • Devonport Eisteddfod, Tasmania
  • Nowra Eisteddfod, New South Wales

Adjudication engagements 2009

  • Bunbury Dance Eisteddfod- Bunbury, WA
  • The McDonald’s City of Sydney Performing Arts Challenge - Sydney, NSW
  • The Kids Express Charity Dance Challenge – Sydney, NSW
  • The Gold Coast Eisteddfod (12 & under sections)- Mermaid Waters, QLD
  • Adelaide Performing Arts Challenge – Adelaide, SA
  • The Australian Dance Challenge – Sydney, NSW

Tapatak Oz Creator Christine Denny at the Australian Dance Festival

Tapatak Oz creator, Christine Denny has been invited to choreograph for the Australian Dance Festival in Sydney in May/June 2009. This is an opportunity to spend 20 hours in class with Christine learning a piece of tap chore that will then be performed at the festival. To enrol, please visit: www.australiandancefestival.com.au and click on choreographers – and then on Christine Denny!