Best Tap Choreography
About the Superlative Awards
The Year in Review 2008 Superlative contest on DancerUniverse.com got the online dance community buzzing with interest and anticipation. Dance studios from all over the country logged in and uploaded a total of 189 numbers. Then, they sat back and waited anxiously while thousands of readers like you voted for their favorites.
Numbers eligible for the Superlative contest contained anywhere from four to 40 dancers and covered a range of disciplines, from ballet to hip-hop and even a special Teacher of the Year contest to honor those hardworking and dedicated instructors. In addition, there are two winners of the special Editor’s Choice Award, chosen by members of the Dancer Publishing team. These videos did not receive top scores, but they were so exceptional in style, choreography and execution that we had to spotlight them.
Talent, creativity and true artistry abound, the Superlative contest gave studios the opportunity to display their work and readers the chance to express their opinions. The contest wrapped up on December 22nd, at which point we tallied the scores and determined the winners.
In the following you’ll find biographical information about each studio as well as the back-story behind each dance. Look out for the fun facts accompanying every article—they’ll give you a greater sense of just how much work went into creating these award-winning routines. We know you’re itching to see who won, so without further ado, here are the 2008 Superlative winners!
Best Tap Choreography
David Sanders Dance Dynamics – “The Floor”
Long Island, NY
Is it possible to make a tap routine that has a hip-hop vibe to it, is visually enjoyable, yet also audibly stimulating? David Sanders thinks so. In this piece choreographer Sanders challenged the dancers to test their limits, and their stamina. For two minutes as 45 seconds, these performers represented tap with an urban/street feel to the audience, dazzling with amazing synchronization, perfected formations, and gratifying unity. With the occasional opportunity to perform with wood floors and tap microphones, there was no room for error, and without so much as a pause, these dancers represented tap at its finest in this awe inspiring performance.
Fun Fact: “The Floor” is unique for its intricate rhythms and counter-rhythms.