Andrew Nemr

Artist // Speaker

What's New

Tap Dance Freedom – Change of Dates

By Andrew

Sometimes you have to realize when you’ve put too much on the plate. When I realized that I’d be directing the Vancouver International Tap Dance Festival, performing Rising to the Tap, and teaching the Tap Dance Freedom Summer Intensive all at in the same week I had an epiphany. In case there was something I could.

The dates of the Tap Dance Freedom Intensive are moving – now Sept 2nd-6th – so that I can be at my best for all the participants in the room, and participants can take full advantage of all the VanTap Festival happenings the week before.

// Learn more about the intensive
// Apply Now!

Tap Dance Freedom Participants – Special Announcement

By Andrew

If you were at the Stockholm Tap Dance Festival, you might have heard the news by word of mouth, but here it is officially. Every participant in the 2019 Tap Dance Freedom Intensive will receive a FREE advance copy of Andrew’s upcoming book.

The Tap Dance Freedom Intensive Swag Bag has been known to be filled with some unique items for the tap dancer – Vacuum sealed thermoses, Moleskine journals, instructional DVDs, and more. The addition of Andrew’s new book makes for just one more reason to apply to participate!

// Learn more about the intensive
// Apply Now!

Tap Dance Days in Vancouver

By Andrew


Since moving to Vancouver I’ve had the amazing opportunity to begin hosting community events at the VanTap Cultural Arts Center. This coming May we’re celebrating Tap Dance Day with three weeks of events! Everything from workshops and community conversations to tap jams and performances. Check out the list below for everything that I’ll be involved in:

May 4th – Shim Sham Workshop // Register

May 4th – Celebrate Uncle Bo // RSVP

May 11th – Community Conversation // RSVP

Find out about all the events here.

Tap Dance Freedom Applications Open!

By Andrew

August 26-30

Andrew’s one week summer intensive is moving from NYC to Vancouver this year. Participants will experience over 40 hours of training and activities. Additionally, participants will have the opportunity to take part in the events of the Vancouver International Tap Dance Festival which is running the same week! But first you have to apply.

Visit the Tap Dance Freedom website for more information or Apply Today!

2019 Teaching Tour

By Andrew

I get super excited about opportunities to teach. They are opportunities to share experiences in the craft and witness learning in action. Two things I really enjoy doing. In addition to regular classes in Vancouver, here what’s in store for 2019:

Stockholm Tap Fest // April 2019
Dancelife Teacher Conference // July 2019
Tap On Barcelona // July 2019
Tap Dance Freedom // August 2019
Vancouver International Tap Dance Festival // August 2019

See you in the shoes!

Tap Dance Tuesdays Launch

By Andrew

Today I released my first video for a new weekly series. You may have seen it on Facebook, Twitter, or YouTube.

I’m hopping on the #tapdancetuesdays bandwagon but with a slightly different offering. I talking (and dancing out) process, content, and context. I’ll tackle a different topic every week in short 2 minute videos.

See the first one here.

Tonight on Co-Op Radio

By Andrew

You can hear my first official interview from Vancouver live tonight. It’s on one of Vancouver’s hippest radio stations, Co-Op Radio!! I had a great time doing the interview with Gerry Kowalenko who hosts the program Arts Rational. The show airs at 9PM (PST) and my segment will be close to the top. Here’s how to listen:

ONLINE: www.coopradio.org
RADIO: Tune in to 100.5 FM

New Classes for 2019

By Andrew

After taking on the role of Artistic Director at the Vancouver Tap Dance Society I’ve received many questions about what my future career would look like. Would I continue to perform? Yes. Would I continue to speak? Yes. How many classes would I be teaching in Vancouver? I wasn’t exactly sure when I first landed.

I can now answer the final question. Here’s the schedule of new classes that I will be teaching at the VanTap Academy in 2019. I’m excited to join the awesome faculty at the Academy in sharing the joy I’ve found in tap dancing. If you want to save your slot, registration is now open!!

The Friday Get Down – A Monthly Workshop
THREE hours of intense tap dance training with VanTap Artistic Director, Andrew Nemr. Get down for any of the 1 hour classes or take all 3 for a full effect.

Hour One – Technique – Steve Condo’s style Rudiments, Traveling Steps, Air Steps, and Turning Steps. Check your chops. There will be no hiding allowed.

Hour Two – Choreography – New choreography will be built each month. Modeled after Andrew’s experience in Savion Glover’s TiDii and his own tap dance company Cats Paying Dues, choreography will be ensemble-based and focused on listening, dynamics, and moving through space.

Hour Three – Improvisation – The circle, trading 8’s, the time step, the song as improvisational structure, groove based playing, and more. All these improvisational structures will be explored with the goal of gaining familiarity and confidence in making strong choices.

DETAILS
TIME: 6-9PM
DATES: January 11th, February 8th, March 8th, April 5th, May 3rd.
VENUE: VanTap (2775 East Hastings, Vancouver)
PRICE: $25/hr or $65 for 3 hrs (Drop-ins welcome!)

RESERVE YOUR SPOT or PAY AT THE DOOR

Absolute Beginner Course – 8 Week Course
Have you ever wanted to try tap dancing? Missed out on your opportunity as a kid? Now is your chance! This 8 week course is geared towards anyone interested in learning how to tap dance. No prior experience necessary.

DETAILS
TIME: 1-2PM
DATES: Every Saturday, January 12th – March 2nd.
VENUE: VanTap (2775 East Hastings, Vancouver)
PRICE: $150 for all 8 weeks (Sorry, no drop-ins allowed)

REGISTER TODAY