Bill Coates

Bill Coates has recently moved to New York from Washington DC where for nearly a decade he has taught tap dance. While in Washington DC he was on faculty at places such as the celebrated non-profit organization Joy of Motion, Catholic University and University of Maryland. Some of his choreography and solo/group performances in Baltimore/DC include National Tap Dance Day Celebration of Baltimore, DC's D.A.R.E to Keep Kids Off Drugs and the children's show Pancake Mountain. He was also the founder, host and featured dancer for Washington DC's premier tap dance outlet, Sole Conversations. Currently Bill travels to various studios up and down the east coast, teaching students from young to old and beginner to professional. Class Description Bill's class emphasizes rhythm, phrasing, speed and dexterity. They include technique, mostly derived from tap greats such as Henry Letang and Steve Condos.