Tapping Away

The Evelyn Rubenstein Jewish Community CenterCelebrating 35 years of

Dance Month at the Kaplan Theatre – TAPPING AWAY

 

Welcome back tap, a longtime favorite, to the Kaplan Stage. Tapping Away features recognized hoofers in the world of rhythm, in a syncopated trip through jazz and sound. On Saturday, January 31^st at 8:00 PM, well-known Austin Tapper and co-artistic director of Tapestry Dance Company, Acia Gray, members of Tapestry Dance Company and Pelayo Parlade’ Jazz Trio which includes Alexandre “ Sasha” Loukachine, Gerald Massoud and Pelayo Parlade’ join local tappers Kirstin Grbic, Jackie Coleman, The Academy at Theatre Under the Stars, HSPVA Concert Dancers, MET too Youth Dance Company and Texas New Tap in an entertaining evening of tap and live jazz music.

Acia Gray has a long history of being a part of Dance Month at the Kaplan Theatre starting as early as January 2001. Acia as soloist, choreographer and master teacher, has toured extensively across the U.S. and abroad. She is the co-founder of Tapestry Dance Company in Austin, Texas with Deirdre Strand and currently serves as Producing Artistic Director of the Soul to Sole Tap Festival in Austin. In addition to the Tapping Away performance, join Acia on Sunday, February 1 at 10:00 – 10:45 AM for “Conversation with Acia Gray” as she shares her journey in jazz/tap in this free event.

Following “Conversation with Acia Gray” she will teach a Tap Master Class at 11:00 – 12:15 PM. It is for Intermediate to Advanced level dancers 13 + years and the fee is $15. ‘We are very excited that Acia Gray and Tapestry Dance Company are returning to the Kaplan Stage to be a part of our 35^th Anniversary Celebration Dance Month. Tap has been missed and this was a great opportunity to bring it back.” stated Maxine Silberstein, J Dance Director.

Tickets for Tapping Away are $18 member/ $25 public/ and $13 senior adult and student. To purchase tickets online visit www.erjcchouston.org/dancemonth or call the box office at 713-551-7255. Find us on Facebook for more information.

Dance Month at the Kaplan Theatre is funded in part by the Evelyn Rubenstein Jewish Community Center Patrons of the Arts, a grant from the City of Houston through the Houston Arts Alliance, Houston Endowment, Inc. and RBC Wealth Management. Marriott Houston Westchase is the official hotel for Dance Month. United Airlines is the official airline.