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BILL SIMPSON     

A graduate of Queensland University of Technology (Dance) and the founder of Red Hot Rhythm, Bill’s notable experience includes: Dein Perry’s Tap Dogs, Queensland Symphony Orchestra‘s production of Morton Gould’s ‘Tap Dance Concerto’ for solo tap dancer and Queensland Theatre Company’s production of ’The Effect’. Bill was the writer, producer, co-director, principal choreographer and lead performer in Red Hot Rhythm’s ‘Rhythm Junkies’ in its sell out debut season in 2012, and its Australian Dance Award winning return season in 2013. Most recently, Bill was the tap choreographer and lead tap performer for both the Australian and North American premiere of Derek Deane’s highly acclaimed ‘Strictly Gershwin’, in 2016 and 2018 respectively.

A passionate and experienced tap dance teacher, Bill has helped thousands of people all over the world discover tap dance through his online instructional video course for beginners, ‘Just TAP’.

Career Highlights and Achievements include:
Red Hot Rhythm (2007-Current): Founder and Director. Rhythm Junkies (2012, Brisbane Powerhouse): Writer, Producer, Lead Performer, Principal Choreographer. Tap Dance Concerto(2012, Queensland Symphony Orchestra): Choreographer and Solo Performer. Rhythm Junkies Revived (2013, Brisbane Powerhouse): Writer, Producer, Lead Performer, Principal Choreographer. THREE: Tap Into Topology (2013, Brisbane Powerhouse): Choreographer, Performer and Co-Producer. The Effect (2014, Queensland Theatre Company): Tap Dance Choreographer, Movement Consultant. Australian Tap Dance Festival (2015): Faculty Member. Just TAP (2016, Red Hot Rhythm): Creator. Strictly Gershwin (2016, Queensland Ballet): Tap Choreographer & Performer. Sydney Tap Dance Festival (2017): Guest Performer. Strictly Gershwin (2018, Tulsa Ballet): Tap Choreographer & Performer.