Tokyo's Tapping

For the month of August, Tokyo's traditional Japanese dance is replaced by the American classic tap dance - with a few variations.

Tap Manic 12 intensive is being held in Tokyo Japan from August 11-13, 2006. In preparation for this intensive, Tokyo and Osaka were home to various workshops in the month of July. Presented by ARTN TAPDANCE STUDIO, international Japanese tap dancers such as Yukiko "Smilie" Misumi, Ayako Ukawa, Rhythm Kaneko and SUJI will be creating original and contemporary pieces bring both Japan and tap dancing to the twenty-first century. For more information, please visit ARTN TAPDANCE STUDIO.