Join us for a three-hour tour aboard the Queen of Diamonds as we explore Vancouver's majestic inlets and shorelines with our tap faculty and friends.

This memorable event includes Vancouver's stunning skyline, bridge and mountain views, an Italian buffet, and an improv tap jam. What fun - a sumptuous dinner, an ocean cruise and a stellar tap performance all rolled into one evening!

A few words from your MC... I'm so excited to be making my first trip to the Vancouver International Tap Dance Festival. There's a lot of dancing to be had, and I'm looking forward to my fair share. But even more so, I'm looking forward to meeting and spending some time on and off the floor with all of you! I can't wait to welcome you aboard the Queen of Diamonds... all aboard!!! - Andrew Nemr

Cruise: 7:00pm to 10pm
Location: Plaza of Nations Marina, 750 Pacific Blvd., Vancouver, BC
Tickets: $58.00
Purchase: at www.vantapdance.com (604 253 0293) or
www.vancouvertix.com (604 629 VTIX (8849)) applicable charges apply

For decades BC has helped to support tap artists who have been developing rich tap communities throughout the province.

The time has come to gather these tap leaders together and dedicate an entire evening that showcases the diversity and depth of tap talent in BC.

It is our honour to introduce some of the province's finest tap talent in what promises to be a memorable performance. Danny Neilsen is a Vancouver-based dancer, choreographer and director and we are proud to feature highlights from his new show "Love. Be. Best. Free" (supported by the Santa Aloi Award). Dancers are Ryan Foley, Shay Keubler and Jonathon Morin.

Time: 8:00pm
Location:Norman Rothstein Theatre - 950 West 41st Avenue
Tickets: Adults $27.00 - Senior (65+)/Youth (18-) $24.00
Purchase: at www.vantapdance.com (604 253 0293) or
www.vancouvertix.com (604 629 VTIX (8849)) applicable charges apply

We are THRILLED to be bringing two of North America's most established, amazing and dynamic tap ensembles to the Vancouver stage.

Let us introduce to you the spine tingling, electrifying work of the Syncopated Ladies, directed by Chloe Arnold, with Michelle Dorrance, Sarah Reich, Maud Arnold, Annisa Lee and the sheer physical tap force of Rasta Thomas' Tap Stars, directed by Jason Janas, with Jumaane Taylor, Joseph Webb, Christopher Broughton, Kyle Wilder and Connor Kelly.

And if that's not enough, hold on for Tap Variations, an innovative ensemble work that was created from our May 25 celebration sessions. Tap Variations is performed by our community and led by Danny Nielsen, Terry Brock and Jessie Sawyers. Also a special guest appearance by Dianne Walker.

Time: 8:00pm
Location:Norman Rothstein Theatre - 950 West 41st Avenue
Tickets: Adults $35.00 - Senior (65+) /Youth (18-) $31.00
Purchase: at www.vantapdance.com (604 253 0293) or
www.vancouvertix.com (604 629 VTIX (8849)) applicable charges apply

This has become an annual favourite for everyone! Festival participants get to showcase their talent and we get to feature some of the innovative work from selected festival classes-like Poetic Shuffles!

We love hosting Hot Feet in this intimate professional theatreit really frames the energy, allows the tap work to shine, and puts the emphasis on fun. Festival faculty will be in the front row cheering you on- a pitch-perfect note to end your festival experience!

Time: 8:00pm
Location: Scotiabank Dance Centre - 677 Davie Street, Vancouver, BC
Tickets: $20.00
Purchase: at www.vantapdance.com (604 253 0293) or
www.vancouvertix.com (604 629 VTIX (8849)) applicable charges apply