Australian dance show 'Tap Dogs' meets Beijing audience
Updated 21:38, 05-Jan-2019
Ding Siyue
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One of the world's hottest tap dance shows has come to Beijing. The six-person "Tap Dogs" has been touring the world and gained global attention.
This is not just about tap. "Tap Dogs" combines theater, dance, and rock concert all together into one fantastic show.
Five dancers perform onstage in the show "Tap Dogs." /Photo courtesy of Grand Boat Culture Development Co., Ltd.

Five dancers perform onstage in the show "Tap Dogs." /Photo courtesy of Grand Boat Culture Development Co., Ltd.

The hit dance show has been performed in over 330 cities on six continents and has over 12 million audiences.
"This is a very special show. It's a tap show with stories. We also have many props to add more layers to the performance. It's like a combination of many things," said Kit Yeung, tour manager of the show.
The production features 80-minute non-stop tap dance routines, with no interval. Yeung admits that it's quite a challenge for the dancers.
Performers use real water for effects in the show "Tap Dogs."/Photo courtesy of Grand Boat Culture Development Co., Ltd.

Performers use real water for effects in the show "Tap Dogs."/Photo courtesy of Grand Boat Culture Development Co., Ltd.

Tap Dogs is created by the Australian dancer and choreographer Dein Perry. The original production had its world premiere in 1995. Over 20 years later, the performance that recently delighted Beijing even featured the creator's 21-year-old son. 
The show is now considered one of Australia's most successful cultural export projects.
A dancer is upside down during the show "Tap Dogs."/Photo courtesy of Grand Boat Culture Development Co., Ltd.

A dancer is upside down during the show "Tap Dogs."/Photo courtesy of Grand Boat Culture Development Co., Ltd.

"The timing of this show coincides with the 46th anniversary of bilateral ties between China and Australia. We want to use this show as a tribute to this occasion. We hope to promote communication between the two countries and even among the world by importing cultural projects like this," said Li Yaying, vice general manager of Grand Boat Culture Development Co., Ltd.