Guest Artist Lisa La Touche at Knock On Wood Tap Studio

Back from New York City, originally from Calgary, Lisa’s recent credit include being an original cast member of Shuffle Along on Broadway choreographed by Savion Glover and directed by George C. Wolfe. She was the recipient of the Fred Astaire award for “Outstanding Ensemble in a Broadway Show” and the A.C.C.A. Actor’s Equity Award for “Outstanding Broadway Chorus”. She appeared as a principal dancer in an episode of Amazon’s Original TV series “Z- The Beginning of Everything” starring Christina Ricci, choreographed by John Carrafa. Previous highlights have also included touring with Savion Glover productions in Stepz, and also performing in both New York’s Off-Broadway and the North American touring casts of STOMP. Lisa has performed, choreographed and taught worldwide on various independent projects. She was a faculty member at the School of Jacob’s Pillow under the direction of her mentor Dianne Walker. She is currently a Professor at PACE University in Manhattan and the University of Calgary and hosts her own online programs and performances c/o her company Tap Phonics. www.lisalatouche.com