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Feel That Rhythm

In the autumn of 2020, I worked with Swing Sister Swing and Young Music Makers on Feel That Rhythm, an exciting jazz dance and music project commemorating the 75th anniversary of the end of the Second World War.

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Marsden Jazz Festival 2021

Annette Walker and Her Quartet at Marsden Jazz Festival 2021

Annette Walker and Her Quartet Sunday 10th October 2021 – Marsden Jazz FestivalAccompanied by her wonderful band, Annette brings the exciting, improvisational atmosphere to the performance stage. I brought my new, one hour jazz tap set to life on the

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Tap Dance Programme: Launched 2021

Annette Walker's Tap Dance Programme: Jazz Rhythm Tap in London - Book now on linktr.ee/annetteuk

Tap dance classes with a foundation in musicianship to understand the rhythm, phrasing and structure of percussive music made with your feet. Develop good coordination, balance and technique. Build physical and mental stamina and endurance. And most importantly have fun learning!

BOOK NOW linktr.ee/annetteuk

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Friday Music: Tomorrow’s Warriors ‘The Rezidents’

“11 Jun 2021 – Join Tomorrow’s Warriors as bassist Gary Crosby and saxophonist Aleksandra Topczewska perform an afternoon of fun, light-hearted jazz standards, with the exciting addition of tap dancer Annette Walker.” Oxford House

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TDRN UK Panel presentations

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Abstracts for the TDRN UK panel discussions I’ve presented on since 2019.

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Buddy Bradley: Choreographing British Film and Theatre

Buddy Bradley stage and screen

Tap dance researcher and educator, Annette Walker, has sourced clips of Buddy Bradley’s choreography from several British musical films. Find out more about this unsung genius.

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Remembering Bebop Jazz Hoofer Will Gaines

Presentation and panel discussion remembering Bebop Jazz Hoofer, Will Gaines. With guests Andrew Nemr and Junior Laniyan.

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Tap Dance Research Network UK (TDRN UK)

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“TDRN UK provides a space for researchers, artists, academics, and practitioners to share knowledge, information, and research around Tap Dance.”

I joined the steering committee from its initial formation in May 2019.

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YolanDa’s Band Jam #39

Behind the scenes at YolanDa's Band Jam #39

Teaching tap improvisation on BBC’s YolanDa’s Band Jam #39 (series 2, episode 19)

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The Rezidents

The Rezidents

The Rezidents is led by bassist and composer Gary Crosby, co-founder of the jazz development organisation Tomorrow’s Warriors.

Professional musicians who have a link to Tomorrow’s Warriors reconnect and make music together in a relaxed and collaborative way.

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