Lisa La Touche

Proudly Canadian, now residing in Chicago, Lisa La Touche is a renowned and versatile artist on a global scale. Her foundation derives from studies and mentorships among some of the top working artists of show business today, and also with pioneers of their respective art forms. Her expertise leads her to wear the hats of performer, choreographer, instructor, producer and director. With a work history spanning from Canada to the USA to Europe and Asia, Lisa undoubtedly has plenty to offer her surrounding dance communities. Her individual talents have been showcased at other respective tap dance festivals such as The St. Louis Tap Festival, the L.A. Tap Fest, The Vancouver International Tap Festival, and Edmonton’s Tap Into A Cure. She has been a featured artist with American dance companies such as Chloe Arnold’s Syncopated Ladies and Lane Alexander’s Chicago Human Rhythm Project. She is also proud to be working alongside Cecelia Calloway and the Millzone Entertainment network in honor of the Cab Calloway Centennial Celebration, recently launching their debut in Atlanta, Georgia. Her expertise not only lies in tap dance, but also in the realm of the jazz dance world. She’s worked extensively with Sean Cheesman (choreographer and dancer for Michael and Janet Jackson) and currently is under the wings of Chicago jazz dance legend, Joel Hall. Her additional teaching and directing pursuits have led her to direct an international tap dance program in Shenzhen, China and also guest teach in Germany. She has appeared on faculty with reputable Canadian dance conventions, competitions and organizations such as Triple Threat Dance Convention, Dance Power Dance Competition, The Dance Project Dance Convention, the Sean Cheesman Dance Camp and Decidedly Jazz Danceworks. She also works with professional youth companies such as Denver’s “Girls Can Tap” and Detroit’s “Tappin’ Soles of Detroit” outreaching to many of America’s young and upcoming talent.