Tasha Lawson

Guest Instructor

(Tap)

As a performer, Tasha has worked as a solo artist and in ensemble pieces at numerous international festivals. She was a principal dancer for six seasons with Tapestry Dance Company in Austin, Texas, and the Artistic Director the affiliated youth company, Visions in Rhythm, where she created six full-length concert works.
As an educator, Tasha has delivered residencies for universities, youth ensembles, and professional training programs globally. She was a faculty member for the first Tap residency at Jacob’s Pillow, under the direction of Dianne Walker, and has toured in the US and Japan as Assistant Artistic Director for Cirque Du Soleil’s, KOOZA.
Tasha holds diplomas in Dance Teacher Training and Dance Performance from Grant MacEwan University. She is the founder and Artistic Director of Tri-Tone Productions. The Company has produced three full length concerts and has performed in Canada and the US. Tri-Tone also houses a pre-professional rhythm ensemble as well as a youth and adult ensemble.
In addition, Tasha is the artistic director of the Tri-Tone Rhythm Society, a non-profit arts society dedicated to preserving and promoting the art of tap dance and percussive arts, connecting diverse communities through performance, education and outreach programs. Tri-Tone Rhythm Society produces the annual Rhythm, Body and Soul festival.
To learn more about Tasha and Tri-Tone Productions, visit www.tashalawson.com
To learn more about the Society and the RBS Festival, visit www.rhythmbodyandsoul.com