Industry Praise
"Christine Denny certainly knows everything about rhythm and communicating through your feet. She has an incredible knowledge of tap and tap techniques. Any instructional video by Christine is definitely going to thoroughly educate the dancer and arm them with the knowledge necessary to pursue a career as a professional tap dancer."
- Kelley Abbey
(Sweet Charity, West Side Story, Grease, Fame, Footloose, Boy From Oz, Happy Feet, So You Think You Can Dance – Judge and Choreographer)
July 2009
"Christine is one of the most highly respected tap teachers in the country. Christine's ability and technique is second to none. These DVD's are a must for any dance school or
professional wishing to achieve their greatest potential."
- Keith Hawley
(West Side Story, Sugar Babes, La Cage aux Folles , Easter Parade, The Mikado,
Managing Director www.fyi.com.hk Hong Kong)
"At last! I have been waiting an age for this…Christine Denny has released a DVD series containing all her wonderful teaching techniques, exercises and choreography.
As a valued member of the Australian Tap Community, Christine’s expertise is constantly sought choreographically and on an educational level. I have had the fortune to work alongside
Christine in a teaching capacity and the even greater fortune of dancing her choreography. The work is inspiring but most of all fun to dance!! Her knowledge of rhythms and tap technique
is extraordinary. There are few people in Australia who do it better than Christine! We are so lucky to have her sharing her work with us all. Can’t wait to get the DVD set and
start dancing!"
- Caroline Kaspar
(Billy Elliot, Happy Feet, Chicago, Sweet Charity, 42nd St, Hot Shoe Shuffle)
"Christine has been on the tap scene in Australia as long as I have. Her knowledge and passion for the dance art has never lost its strength and a Tap DVD series is an ideal way for her tapping 'voice' to be heard. Christine's clear and clean approach to rhythms and technique can now be shared by all. "
- Chris Horsey
(Winner Fred Astaire International Tap Championship, Hot Shoe Shuffle (West End), Tap Dogs (Broadway), Bootmen (Fox Searchlight Pictures))
"I have known Christine Denny for nearly 15 years. She is highly regarded in the entertainment industry for her incredible tapping ability and is without doubt a leader
in the field.
Her absolute brilliance in tap education is extraordinary. Her unique method, in a class of its own. Christine’s rhythms and style are incredibly distinctive and original. When
Christine told me she was making a series of tap DVDs I was thrilled. If you are interested in learning tap then she is one of the best to learn from. Christine has created a fresh,
exciting and fun way to learn."
- Nathan Wright
The Rocky Horror Show (Associate Choreographer), 2007 Special Olympics (Choreographer), 2006 Asian Games (Assistant choreographer to Jason Coleman), Moulin Rouge,
Happy Feet, Hot Shoe Shuffle, Shout, Mama Mia, Leader of the Pack. Pippin, Eurobeat, Oh! What a Night, Get Happy, Jesus Christ Superstar
"Christine is probably the most skilled and experienced tap instructor in Australia. Her work is intelligent and rhythmical, and her choreography world class! Christine makes tapping easy and fun to learn."
- Paul White
ADT, DV8, 2008 Helpmann Award for Best Male Dancer, 2008 Australian Dance Award for Most Outstanding Performance by a Male Dancer.
"Having worked with Christine Denny at The McDonald College from 2001 – 2004, I would like to say that she is one of the most motivated and professional people I know. Her work is
always exciting, entertaining, creative and very rhythmical. I would go so far as to say she is one of the best tap dancers/choreographers in Australia."
- Aaron Farley
Hot Shoe Shuffle, Crazy For You, Chicago
"Christine’s classes are always innovative and her tap style is a refreshing and exciting blend of rhythm and tempo. I always come away from the class feeling great and enlightened!
I would recommend these classes to anyone - from beginners to professional performers. Christine can do anything!"
- Simon Wright
Original Cast of Raw Metal
"Christine Denny has a unique gift for rhythm which she uses to great effect in her choreography. She is exceptional to work with, inspiring and talented in passing on her
knowledge and
in depth understanding of tap dancing to others. Knowing of Christine's work in the UK and Australia she was asked to choreograph a tap solo for Wayne Sleep where Christine excelled
herself, mixing various styles to create a show stopping number. I adore the way she can walk into a rehearsal room, put everyone at their ease and achieve the greatest results within
the time permitted. Because of Christine's talent, passion and care for her work, I can strongly recommend what she does, knowing she will bring something new, effective and fun to the
world of Tap Dancing."
- Alastair Bull
Cats - West End, Assistant Choreographer to Wayne Sleep, UK (1994 to present day)
"As an educator of Dance in a High School here in Western Australia and previously in New South Wales, I find that Tapatak Oz is an extremely valuable resource for students learning Tap as a style to compliment any school’s dance or arts curriculum and Christine’s easy and enjoyable approach to learning and mastering the art of Tap is to be commended and embraced by all.
"I have been privileged enough to have been taught by Christine for 4 years previously to moving to Perth and found that her style is both unique and fun to learn. Her friendly and approachable manner makes learning tap an amazing experience.
"The Tapatak Oz DVDs are an amazing resource for any dance teacher and school, whether they are a private institution or a public education system. When Christine told me that she was producing a range of DVDs of her work I was thrilled, as now there is finally something out there for teachers and students to use that is both extremely user friendly and fun.
"There are lots of technical exercises and dances that stretch a dancer’s boundaries. This is the most easy to use DVD collection on instructional tap I have ever come across and I highly recommend these DVDs to not only private dance teachers but also to all of those high schools out there who have tap students amongst their classes. The language and instruction given within each DVD is comprehensive and clear and Christine’s breakdown of each step, sequence and dance is very easy to follow and pick up.
"The DVD’s are extremely suitable and match up well with educational syllabi (7 – 12) for high schools across Australia, as we teach all styles of dance which compliment the Contemporary genre available to our students. Even if you do not use it as part of your daily teaching program, it is a great resource to have for when you want to incorporate Tap into a dance item or start up a Tap troupe at your school.
"My students absolutely love Christine’s style of tap that I am using as not only part of our extra curricular activities, but also in my every day teaching within the classroom.
"I recommend this unique and enjoyable style of Tap to help spice up your class time and have no hesitation in saying that the Tapatak Oz DVD’s and syllabus are the best tap dance resource out on the market for any dance teacher."
- Terry Pirlo
Learning Area Coordinator – The Arts, La Salle College, Middle Swan, Perth
