Tap dancing for everyone!

The Rhythm Room specializes in teaching people the art of tap dance. Beginner to Advanced, Pre-schoolers to seniors, and everything in between.

 

Land Acknowledgement:

The Rhythm Room would like to acknowledge that we are on the traditional, ancestral, and stolen territory of the Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish), Səl̓ílwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) and xʷməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam) Nations. We recognize and respect that these nations have lived and danced here since time immemorial and express gratitude for their stewardship of the lands that we dance on today.

 

What’s new

  • Dancer in black baseball cap striking 3 different poses

    Danny Nielsen "In Conversation"

    May 23 & 24th

    Danny Nielsen in collaboration with renowned Bulgarian pianist/percussionist Kristian Alexandrov.

    With lighting/video design from Jack Chipman (Vancouver Opera, Electric Company Theatre, Plastic Orchid Factory), additional accompaniment by Miles Hill on bass, and creative consulting and direction by Houston’s Matthew Shields (Post Modern Jukebox, Tapestry Dance Company)

    Post-show artist talkback May 24

    INFO/TICKETS
  • Outlining of toe tap with "West Coast Tap" written inside.

    CELEBRATE TAP!

    West Coast Tap Fest

    May 24 - tour Hogan’s Alley

    May 25 - All day workshops

    May 25 4pm Tap Jam

    May 25 - “TRAX” screening

    May 26. - All day workshops

    May 26 - Roots & Wings”

    MORE INFO
  • Bright pink, capital D

    DANCE!

    The Rhythm Room’s Annual year end Celebration!

    2:00pm Saturday June 22nd

    at The Metro Theatre in Vancouver

    Stay tuned for more info and tickets to our amazing year end celebration of DANCE!

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    Guest - Darren Burkett

    The Rhythm Room is thrilled to host Darren for the month of April while he’s here doing MARY POPPINS for Royal City Musical Theatre.

    FRIDAYS

    1pm Theatre Dance

    2pm Theatre Tap

    REGISTER
  • pictures of the Rhythm Room studio spaces. Two cheerful studios with marly floors and lots of sunlight.

    STUDIO RENTALS

    Did you know you can rent out our studios? Well you can! Email us for more info with ‘Studio Rentals’ in the subject line. Check out the link to the brochure below.

    Studio Rental Info

Studio News: Our own Jennifer Bishop Honoured at Tap Day Celebration

On May 25 at the 2023 West Coast Tap’s annual Tap Dance Day Celebration, Rhythm Room founder and Artistic Director, Jennifer Bishop was honoured for her 30+ years of dedication, love and support of the Vancouver Tap industry.

Together with Liminal Space productions, they put together this simply beautiful tribute video, featuring her colleagues, friends and students gushing about what a lovely and amazing person she is.

Congrats Jennifer from everyone in the Rhythm Room community. You are so deserving of this and We love you.

West Coast Tap Tribute Video. credit: Liminal Space Productions

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What people are saying

  • “Jennifer Bishop is all of the things I love about dancing. She is humble, integral, hilarious and one of the most technically superior and artistically creative tappers I have had the pleasure of meeting.”

    -Peg Giesbrecht, Instructor

  • “I'm so glad you took the time and effort to bring me to Vancouver. I know how much work it is to bring a guest artist. I feel I had a very special visit and I think it was the best way for me to learn of your work and that of the tap community because you introduced me to the artists, especially yourself, who are working hard to develop their creativity in Tap. Yes, this was a standout weekend for me - one I won't forget!”

    -Lynn Daly, Jazz Tap Ensemble

  • “Yesterday was indeed fun, full of anxiety, tension, excitement, and camaraderie. I did not allow fear in - made a few mistakes, but tried to smile through them. Jennifer, thank you so much for your expert instruction and ongoing support throughout the year. I particularly appreciated your non-pressure approach to performing and for allowing me to find my way towards it.”

    -Marken, Student

  • You do so much for your students and contribute to the culture of the community. You also do it in a sensitive and caring way. Thanks for having such a positive effect on our lives.

    -Mike, Student

Come dance with us today, you’ll be glad you did.