The Tap Labs return to Halifax, Nova Scotia this summer...and for 2 weeks!
July 28 - August 8, 2026
Heather will lead you through mornings of musical tap technique and afternoons with a focus on artistic explorations including collaborative musicians.
To learn more, and register
please email admin@maritimeconservatory.com
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CLASSES
The theme for 2026
"The Language of Tap"
Week one: July 28th-August 1st, 2026
The Language of Eddie Brown
Why: Today, we pass on the heritage of the mentors by learning their routines. But there is so much more to be studied. Eddie Brown's heart and soul was that of a prolific improvisor. His BS Chorus was his way of encouraging young tap dancers to think in "Rhythm Tap". We will look at Eddie's unique language, that defined his improvisation, to deepen our understanding of who he was as an artist and what his unique contributions were.
Mornings
As a community we'll explore the language of Eddie Brown. What are the elements that make up his unique musical improvisatory approach?
Afternoons
In the afternoon/early evening there is a 3 hour session where we focus on artistic explorations with our collaborative musician/s of the day. Using Eddie's vocabulary, we'll develop the musicality inherent in the language while in collaboration with live music.
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Week two: August 4th - 8th, 2026
Developing Your Unique Language
The foundations of Rhythm Tap Dance are in improvisation and individuality. The main thing that all my mentors said to me was
"Do your own thing!"
What can we learn from Eddie's language that can inspire us to find what is truly unique about our own?
Mornings
We start the morning with a musical tap technique class. Drawing on Eddie's language and approach, we'll find intersections with our own unique connection to music - live music. Rather than a standard technique class, this class will be about strategies and methods to develop your own unique voice.
Afternoons
In the afternoon/early evening there is a 3 hour session where we play. Driven by the needs and curiosities of the students, we discover deeper connections to our own unique voice.
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Evenings & Extracurricular
During evenings there will be opportunity to spend time together with footage, history and live jams, or to explore the beaches and other gifts Halifax has to offer.
20 spaces available