JAM CHRISTMAS FOLLIES
ELLIE SHIELDS
“I hope to keep progressing towards becoming the best tapper I can be…”
How long have you been tap dancing?
7 years
How long have you been performing with Rhythm Nation Tap Company?
4 years
Who/where have your received most of your tap dance training from?
Wendi Isaacson
What is your favorite thing about tap dance?
Favorite thing is the rhythm and the steps and the community
Who is your favorite tap dancer and why?
I love Gene Kelly because of singing in the rain
What are your favorite hobbies, other than dance?
I love acting and musical theater
Do you have a favorite tap dance step? What is it/why?
Wings are so fun and hard
What are your favorite memories as a dancer?
I loved being part of A Very Jazzy Nutcracker
I love the depth that we go into on tap dancing, not just steps and choreo but we go in depth and into the history
I love old hollywood tap style mixed in with the traditional hoofers steps
EMBRACE THE HOLIDAY MAGIC:
UTAH’S PREMIER CHRISTMAS SHOW AWAITS YOU!
DATES:
December 5th & 6th, 2023
TIMES:
Matinee Performances 4:00 pm
Evening Performances 7:30 pm
LOCATION:
Mid-Valley Performing Arts Center
2525 W. Taylorsville Blvd. Taylorsville, Utah
Use promo code “EARLYBIRD” for discounts.