Tap Talk - Oct 14, 2010 Vancouver Public Library

Keri Minty gave a presentation about the group of hoofers known as the Copasetics.

Shelley Stewart Hunt and students from Capilano University Musical Theatre program demonstrated tap steps from the book, Tap Dance Dictionary by Mark Knowles.

Heart and Sole performed the BS Chorus and everyone joined in for the Shim Sham Shimmy to finish off the evening.

Heart and Sole upcoming performances

After our big performance at the PNE in August, we've had a bit a of break from public appearances. We've been back in the studio, polishing up our routine to Choo Choo Ch'Boogie and adding to the repertoire with a more classical soft shoe number.

But the performances are ramping up again and here is an update with our performing schedule so far.

October 14 (Thursday) - 7 pm

Alice McKay room, Vancouver Public Library main branch, as part of the official launch and recognition of the library's new Tap Dance collection of books and DVDs donated earlier this year by the West Coast Tap Dance Collective. Heart and Sole will be performing the traditional BS Chorus, as described and recorded in the book The Tap Dance Dictionary by Mark Knowles.

The Westcoast Tap Dance Collective is pleased to announce that our donation of an extensive collection of DVDs and books on Tap Dancing will be officially recognized on October 14 at 7 p.m. in the Alice McKay Room. Keri Minty will give a talk on The Copasetics, the original Tap Dance Collective. We will also feature Shelley Stewart Hunt teaching steps from The Tap Dance Dictionary, and Jennifer Bishop and friends performing classics of tap.

October 29 (Friday) - 7 pm

Hallowe'en Tap Jam at the Kerrisdale Legion ( 2177 West 42nd Avenue) performing our rendition of Time Warp. Bring a shoe, wear a costume, learn some steps, win a prize - sure to be another rip roaring good time.

October 31 (Sunday) 2 pm

Concordia Choir Fall Concert at The Alpen Club

November 14 (Sunday) 8 pm

Maria's Opus - a fundraiser for the BC Cancer Foundation at St James Community Square (10th &Trutch, Vancouver)

Through Community, Anything is Possible

Vancouver - An event that glitters and sparkles -Maria’s Opus takes place Sunday November 14^th at St. James Community Square. This, the third annual B.C. Cancer Research fundraiser will be a delightful evening of Jazz favorites mixed with the Arts. With so much ugliness in the world, there is much beauty through community. Visit www.mariasopus.com tickets are only $20. Full proceeds to BC Cancer Foundation.