Tri-Tone Productions | Tap Dance and Percussive Arts

Tri-Tone Productions was founded by Tasha Lawson in 2008 in pursuit of preserving historical works and developing new creations, while also paying tribute to the Masters of Tap using the languages of Rhythm Tap, Body Percussion, and Contemporary Movement.

Tri-Tone offers performances for the concert stage including solo and ensemble works. Tri-Tone is dedicated to connecting people and communities with outreach programming and inspiring youth globally through Rhythm, Music, and Movement.

Past Performances and Events

May 25, 2019 – Tap Day Celebration
Featuring Alberta’s Tap Community
In Partnership with Jamie Hill & Tammy Lynn Powers Memorial Foundation – National Music Centre

April 28, 2018 – Live Music Tap Jam
In Partnership with JazzYYC

April 30, 2018 – International Jazz Day
In Partnership with JazzYYC

May 25, 2018 – Tap Day Celebration
Featuring Alberta’s Tap Community
In Partnership with Jamie Hill & Tammy Lynn Powers Memorial Foundation – National Music Centre

June 2, 2018 – Indigo Fundraiser
Thank you for the support of Signal Hill Indigo!

November 4, 2018 – Tri-Tone Rhythm Ensemble and Music with Mandy
Decidedly Jazz Dance Centre – Studio Theatre

December 16, 2018 – 6th Year Ensemble Christmas Showcase
Decidedly Jazz Dance Centre

February 14-17, 2017 – 8th Annual Rhythm Body and Soul Festival

April 28, 2018 – Live Music Tap Jam
In Partnership with JazzYYC
All Dancers and Musicians Invited
7:30pm – 10:00pm
North On Centre
$10

April 30, 2018 – The UN’s International Jazz Day
In Partnership with JazzYYC
7:00 PM
National Music Centre
Free Admission

May 25, 2018 – International Tap Day Celebration
Featuring performances from Alberta’s Tap Community
National Music Centre
$30

Click here for tickets to Tap Day

June 2, 2018 – Indigo Fundraiser
12:00-3:00
Signal Hill Indigo
Come enjoy some tap dancing and make a purchase.
15% of all eligible sales support youth and tap education.

July 9-12, 2018 – Teacher Training Intensive with Tasha Lawson
10:00 – 3:00 daily
Shadbolt Centre, Burnaby, British Columbia
For more information, contact Tasha Lawson
Register
$250

November 4, 2018 – Tri-Tone Rhythm Ensemble and Music with Mandy
Decidedly Jazz Dance Centre – Studio Theatre

December 16, 2018 – 6th Year Ensemble Christmas Showcase
Decidedly Jazz Dance Centre

February 14-17, 2017 – 8th Annual Rhythm Body and Soul Festival

May 25, 2019 – International Tap Day in partnership with National Music Centre

April 28, 2018 – Live Music Tap Jam
In Partnership with JazzYYC
All Dancers and Musicians Invited
7:30pm – 10:00pm
North On Centre
$10

April 30, 2018 – The UN’s International Jazz Day
In Partnership with JazzYYC
7:00 PM
National Music Centre
Free Admission

May 25, 2018 – International Tap Day Celebration
Featuring performances from Alberta’s Tap Community
National Music Centre
$30

Click here for tickets to Tap Day

June 2, 2018 – Indigo Fundraiser
12:00-3:00
Signal Hill Indigo
Come enjoy some tap dancing and make a purchase.
15% of all eligible sales support youth and tap education.

July 9-12, 2018 – Teacher Training Intensive with Tasha Lawson
10:00 – 3:00 daily
Shadbolt Centre, Burnaby, British Columbia
For more information, contact Tasha Lawson
Register
$250

November 4, 2018 – Tri-Tone Rhythm Ensemble and Music with Mandy
Decidedly Jazz Dance Centre – Studio Theatre

December 16, 2018 – 6th Year Ensemble Christmas Showcase
Decidedly Jazz Dance Centre

February 14-17, 2017 – 8th Annual Rhythm Body and Soul Festival

May 25, 2019 – International Tap Day in partnership with National Music Centre

April 28, 2018 – Live Music Tap Jam
In Partnership with JazzYYC
All Dancers and Musicians Invited
7:30pm – 10:00pm
North On Centre
$10

April 30, 2018 – The UN’s International Jazz Day
In Partnership with JazzYYC
7:00 PM
National Music Centre
Free Admission

May 25, 2018 – International Tap Day Celebration
Featuring performances from Alberta’s Tap Community
National Music Centre
$30

Click here for tickets to Tap Day

June 2, 2018 – Indigo Fundraiser
12:00-3:00
Signal Hill Indigo
Come enjoy some tap dancing and make a purchase.
15% of all eligible sales support youth and tap education.

July 9-12, 2018 – Teacher Training Intensive with Tasha Lawson
10:00 – 3:00 daily
Shadbolt Centre, Burnaby, British Columbia
For more information, contact Tasha Lawson
Register
$250

November 4, 2018 – Tri-Tone Rhythm Ensemble and Music with Mandy
Decidedly Jazz Dance Centre – Studio Theatre

December 16, 2018 – 6th Year Ensemble Christmas Showcase
Decidedly Jazz Dance Centre

February 14-17, 2017 – 8th Annual Rhythm Body and Soul Festival

May 25, 2019 – International Tap Day in partnership with National Music Centre

Tri-Tone Rhythm Ensemble

2021-2022 Season

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-Advanced/ Pre-Professional Rhythm Ensemble

-Youth Rhythm Ensemble

-Foundations Training Program

-Tri-Tone Rhythm Tap Teacher Training Program

Please contact Tasha Lawson for inquiries and audition information
tasha@tashalawson.com

403-710-9464

tritonetapyyc

Calgary tap dancers in pre-professional training under the direction of @tashlawson

Catch us at containR Art Park tonight at 5pm! We

Catch us at containR Art Park tonight at 5pm!

We're presenting a new set of Tap Dance choreographed by Tasha Lawson, Emma Ritchie and Luke Stanich at Xpressions at containR.

Other featured performers are
@thetomorrowsyyc
@bollywoodsignature
@honeysturdy
@atthehip.bellydance

Grab your tickets by following the link in our bio!

We are thrilled to be presenting a new set at Xpre

We are thrilled to be presenting a new set at Xpressions at containR tomorrow evening!

You'll see choreo from Tasha Lawson, Luke Stanich and Emma Ritchie performed by: Logan Shaffner, Teagan Bendig, Brooke Floyd, Lauren Care, Emma Ritchie and Luke Stanich.

Doors open at 5pm. Tickets are $15 or PWYC! Grab yours by following the link in our bio!

Rounding out the members of the Tri-Tone Productio

Rounding out the members of the Tri-Tone Productions staff this year is Alicia, our Administrative Assistant and Consultant.

Alicia Ward is an enthusiastic human who loves performing, teaching and promoting a passion for performance art. After graduating from the University of Calgary with a BFA in Drama with Distinction, Alicia spent a very informative year interning at Theatre Junction followed by two consecutive years in the Professional Training Program at Decidedly Jazz Danceworks.

Year round Alicia choreographs, instructs dance and drama, and works administratively for a number of education and arts focused companies, including Tri-Tone Productions and the Youth Singers of Calgary. She co-founded the Young Adventurer Society and holds the position of Co-Artistic Director and General Manager of Alberta Dance Theatre. She dabbles in stage management but specializes in stepping in where needed which usually takes the form of volunteering. Alicia sits on the Board of Directors of the Create Kids Arts Society as Volunteer Coordinator and as the Secretary for the Tri-Tone Rhythm Society. When performing Alicia mainly chooses to perform tap dance for young audiences through her Colour Me Sad collaboration with Calgary musician Mandy Morris. Alicia is passionate about growing the artist community in Calgary in any way she can.

Our final Teaching Assistant introduction for our

Our final Teaching Assistant introduction for our 2021-2022 season is Emma!

Emma Ritchie has trained and competed in various dance forms since the age of 3. She has always had a strong passion for tap dance in particular and joined the Tri-Tone Rhythm Ensemble in 2016. Emma has had many performance and travel experience’s through the ensemble that has strengthened her passion for the art form. In 2019, Emma took her training to the next level and travelled to Barcelona to study in the 9 month Professional Training Program for Tap Dancers at the Luthier School of Music and Dance. Emma has returned to Calgary this summer and is so excited to be a part of the Tri-Tone faculty to share her passion and grow the Calgary community.

We are thrilled to introduce you to our Tuesday ni

We are thrilled to introduce you to our Tuesday night Teaching Assistant!

Logan is a dedicated artist bringing 12 years of training in multiple disciplines, with a strong focus on rhythm tap and composition. She started training in competitive studios at the age of 5 and has 6 years of rhythm tap training. Logan has performed in shows through the Tri-Tone Rhythm Ensemble and through the Performing and Visual Arts program at Central Memorial High School. She has taken classes in composition and the creative process in dance and theatre and has her teacher training certificate through Tasha Lawson. Logan has won awards including the Dance Innovator Award from the Performing and Visual Arts program. Logan strives to have a positive effect on youth, and is excited to share this passion with her students.

Alongside our 2021-2022 Faculty we have Tri-Tone R

Alongside our 2021-2022 Faculty we have Tri-Tone Rhythm Ensemble and Teacher Training alumni joining us as Teaching Assistants! Meet Monday's TA!

Brooke Floyd has always felt drawn to tap dance as a vehicle for personal expression and enjoyment. Soon after joining Tasha Lawson’s Tri-Tone Rhythm Ensemble, Brooke began seeking out opportunities to study under tap masters to further improve her technical ability and her performing ability but to fuel her love of the art form. This continued study has enabled Brooke to flourish and become enriched in the art form of tap dance. In 2019 Brooke had the opportunity to perform in Tri-Tone’s show “A Kiss In Time” under the direction of Tasha Lawson. During the pandemic Brooke has delved further into choreography by creating both solo work and group work for advanced dancers in the Tri-Tone Ensemble. Brooke is excited to move forward into a leadership role in the Tri-Tone Rhythm Ensemble and share her experience and creative work with new generations of dancers.

Our final Faculty introduction for our 2021-2022 S

Our final Faculty introduction for our 2021-2022 Season is Luke!

From the moment he first put on tap shoes at the age of five, Calgary born dancer Luke Stanich knew that tap dancing would become the love of his life. He has had the incredible privilege of working with amazing mentors who have not only taught him how to improve as an artist and performer, but also about tap’s rich history in the fabric of our society. Luke is one of the original members of Calgary based Tri-Tone Rhythm Ensemble, under the artistic direction of Tasha Lawson. Luke was chosen as a featured dancer in the show “Caravan”, choreographed by Derick Grant, Katherine Kramer and Tasha Lawson. He was also an ensemble dancer in Johnny Morin and Cori Giannotta’s, “Rhythm and Sound” and an ensemble member and soloist in Tri-Tone’s production, “A Kiss In Time”. He is also a recent alumni from the 2021 Professional Advancement Tap Program through The School at Jacob’s Pillow.

We are excited to have Connor join Tri-Tone this s

We are excited to have Connor join Tri-Tone this season as part of our 2021-2022 Faculty!

Connor Denison is an award-winning tap dancer, choreographer and teacher. Growing up as a company member of Calgary’s Tri-Tone Rhythm Ensemble he has had the opportunity to study the history of Tap Dance, learn repertoire of the masters, as well as participate in the development of new contemporary works under the artistic direction of Tasha Lawson. Connor is a graduate of the Tri-Tone teacher training program and has had the honor to teach and perform at a multitude of studios, workshops, and festivals across Western Canada as faculty, guest artist, and choreographer.

Highlighted performance credits include touring BC with the cast of “Love.Be.Best.Free” (Danny Nielsen), dancing as a lead in “Caravan” (Derick Grant and Tasha Lawson) and performing in “The Cholly Project” in Vancouver (Travis Knights). Recently Connor was featured in Danny Nielsen’s full-length production “On Foot," premiering in the fall of 2019. In the fall of 2020 Connor was an understudy in Lisa Latouche’s piece “Fool’s Gold” presented by Fall For Dance.

In the spring of 2019 Connor began producing his own work entitled “Fourteen” which he debuted at Calgary’s Rhythm Body and Soul tap dance festival and was later asked to showcase the piece at Decidedly Jazz Danceworks’ Black and White Ball. Audiences were later captivated in the summer of 2020 when Connor was given the opportunity to extend the piece into a half hour set, presented by Springboard receiving rave reviews from industry professionals. Connor is currently developing the set into his first full length show.

This Season we have an expanded Faculty that will

This Season we have an expanded Faculty that will be teaching regularly alongside Artistic Director Tasha Lawson. First up is Laura!

Laura Donaldson is a tap dancer, teacher and choreographer based in Calgary, Canada. Laura has performed in Lisa La Touche’s Tap Phonics Production “Fool’s Gold” co-commissioned by Fall for Dance North and Harbourfront Centre, the premiere of Danny Nielsen’s full-length work, “On Foot” and has also presented her own work at Springboard’s Fluid Fest and Nextfest Emerging Arts Festival. She also just completed a new solo work with support by The GRAND Theatre as a part of their Creative Residency Program. Additionally, Laura is a recent alumnus of the 2021 Tap Performance Ensemble at The School at Jacob’s Pillow where she received the Professional Advancement in Dance Award.

Laura grew up training in various styles of dance and after graduation trained extensively with Tasha Lawson in the Tri-Tone Rhythm Ensemble. With Tri-Tone, Laura had the opportunity to perform in many shows including “Caravan” co-directed by Derick K. Grant and Tasha Lawson and had to opportunity to travel to New York, San Antonio, Gabriola Island and Vancouver to train and perform as a part of the ensemble. Laura also holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Health and Physical Education majoring in Physical Literacy from Mount Royal University. Laura has been teaching for the past 8 years and is committed to providing exciting, quality tap dance education that honours the roots and history of the form. Laura continues to develop her unique artistic voice through extensive practice, training, teaching, and performing in Canada and the United States.

Join Our 2021/2022 Season!. Coming out of a year o

Join Our 2021/2022 Season!. Coming out of a year of constant pivots had us wondering what this season was going to look like. Artistic Director Tasha Lawson has created a program to engage dancers at multiple stages in their rhythmic training and share our dance education values. We are very excited for this Fall's schedule and faculty!

We are non-competitive and work with a collaborative, process oriented, creative mindset. We nurture individual expression and artistry, while inspiring work ethic and focus. We value quality education and respect for the art form and it’s history. We aim to provide the tools needed for artists to move into a professional career.

Register today! Contact us by message or email!

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Laura Donaldson

Alumni, Teacher & Guest Choreographer