The Vail International Dance Festival kicked off last night at the Ford Amphitheater with Savion Glover, a well-decorated tap dancer back for his second year of the festival.  Last year he performed back-to-back, delighting the crowds with his Vaudeville tap and hip-hop influences.  Glover was accompanied by Jazz legend Eddie Palmieri.  Palmieri is a trained classical pianist who cites Cuban music as his inspiration.  The duo met for the first time at the Blue Note in Manhattan last year and clicked instantly.  Last night was no different, as audience members were constantly amazed with tap-turned hip hop-turned gymnastics-turned an awe-inspiring performance.

Tonight marks the second night of the Festival, with a free performance by Artist-in-Residence Larry Keigwin performing “Dancing In The Streets” taking place at The Arabelle at Vail Square.  This is one performance you won’t want to miss, as Keigwin will allow anybody and everybody who would like to participate join in on the action.  Keigwin is the featured choreographer for the Festival and is putting together a brand new number featuring world-class dancers Tiler Peck, Robbie Fairchild, Joaquin de Luz, and Sokvannar Sar.  This performance will premiere August 6 & 7 during the International Evenings of Dance of the Vail International Dance Festival.  So bring the whole family and don’t miss out on your chance to work with the festival’s master dancer and choreographer, who knows, this could be your big break!

For more information on the Vail International Dance Festival or to schedule your stay in the Vail Valley, please contact Rocky Mountain Vacation Rentals at 1-888-866-2305.