Get ready to jingle all the way as legendary performer and Pineapple icon Derek Hartley brings the magic of a winter wonderland to life through tap dance in London! Join us for a festive workshop that combines the joy of the holiday season with the rhythm of tap.
In this workshop, aimed at tappers with some previous tap experience, you'll learn choreography inspired by classic Christmas tunes, with a special focus on the iconic "White Christmas". Our talented instructor will guide you through steps that will have you tapping your toes and spreading holiday cheer.
Bring your holiday spirit and let’s create some magical memories on the dance floor! Spaces are limited, so reserve your spot today and tap into a White Christmas with us.
Date & Time: 2 - 3pm on Saturday 21st December, 2024
Teacher: Derek Harley
Difficulty: General (previous tap experience is advised)
About Derek Hartley
Dancer, tap dancer, tap choreographer (West End Show & Opera); creator (many London theatre tap productions with international guest dancers); tap dubbing for film (A Chorus Line, Absolute Beginners); film (Bowie's Labyrinth),TV and press; numerous commercials as featured dancer; 4 tap companies; teacher to many UK celebrities; a Gene Kelly tribute (2021) with 25 of his Pineapple tap dance students; countless solo performances and invitations to teach in Europe and the US.
A teacher of circa 50,000 classes - and counting - from the 1980s to today, at professional, college and amateur level.
See: ”Teach Yourself Tap Dance” Pub Hodder 2007, and “The Essential Guide to Tap Dance” Pub Crowood 2017, both by Derek Hartley.