Background
- Founded by Michelle Dorrance
- The daughter of a nationally acclaimed soccer coach and ballet dancer.
- Started tap at the age of nine.
- Completed her BA at NYU, and won the MacArthur fellowship shortly after (awarded to 15-30 individuals.)
- In 2010 she founded her own company- Dorrance Dance Company.
Dorrance vs. Classic
Classic Tap Dance
- Very neutral expressions
- Little to no upper body movement
- Very stiff and uniform dance form
Dorrance Dance
- Extensive upper body movements
- Wide array of facial expressions
- Diverse costumes
