JCUK's Celebration of Tap
Sat 05 Jul
|The Jazz Centre UK
Our acquisition of memorabilia from the famed 'jazz hoofer' Will Gaines inspired us to celebrate the relationship between jazz and tap dance, under the direction of dancer Adele Joel.
Time & Location
05 Jul 2025, 14:00 – 16:00
The Jazz Centre UK, The Jazz Centre UK, Beecroft Art Gallery, Victoria Ave, Southend-on-Sea SS2 6EX, UK
About the Event
We have something special in store for you at The Jazz Centre UK. An afternoon of tap dance, live music and a chance to share your stories about Will Gaines. Our afternoon set will take you through the journey of tap dance, showcasing local talent and the premier of our new work, Note-for-Note.
From Thelonious Monk to Ella Fitzgerald - we have you covered! From Fred Astaire to Sammy Davis Junior, you’ll see it all.
‘We’ll be highlighting how we communicate and build relationships with the music. We’re not only dancing to the music but we’re playing the music.’ - Adele Joel
It will be a chance to share any stories you have of Will Gaines! We want to pay our respects to the dance and share this wonderful art form with you.
We welcome you to The Jazz Centre UK! And if you have some tap shoes, you…