From James | November 2009
I am busy again in the rehearsal studio in London working on another new project for 2010. There will be further information about the project at a later date.
Tap Workshops | September 21st-26th 2009
James will be holding a series of Tap Workshops at the Broadway Dance Center, NYC.
London Shows | July 31st 2009
James will be appearing at the Leicester Square Theatre from Aug 4th - Aug 26th alongside Manu Laude Company and Miss Polly Rae.
Site Updates | 5th May 2009
We have just up-dated the media section of the site with new Photos and Videos of James including TV Appearances on Live with Regis and Kelly and WNBC Channel 4 in New York City. In addition we have also added a section dedicated to Magazine Features on James over the past 10 years. Please stay in touch for further news.
UK Shows | 21st January 2009
James Devine's TAPEIRE will perform two UK Shows in February:
Epsom Playhouse - 5th February 2008
Dundee Rep Theatre - 7th February 2008
Epsom Playhouse - 5th February 2008
Dundee Rep Theatre - 7th February 2008
PPA Tap Workshop, London | 5th February 2009
James was invited to give a Rhythm Tap Workshop at PPA, London prior to his Tapeire gig at the Epsom Playhouse.
PRESS REVIEW: The Boston Herald | 3rd November 2008
"Devine takes the stage alone to begin the night of frenzied rhythms and never lets up thereafter. While you take in his bulging calf muscles as he stomps, slides, and slams his feet across the floor, he is busily extracting music from his surface. There is no hesitation in his approach and no frenzy in his frenetic feats. He is calm and joyful inside the bombastic intricacy of his sounds."
Michael Wood, The Boston Herald
Click here to read the full review (.pdf file)
Michael Wood, The Boston Herald
Click here to read the full review (.pdf file)
PRESS REVIEW: The Boston Globe | 2nd November 2008
"The sheer rhythmic invention of Devine's industrious feet set him well above the fray, and that includes "Riverdance" phenom Michael Flatley, who he left in the dust long ago."
Karen Campbell, The Boston Globe
Click here to read the full review (.pdf file)
Karen Campbell, The Boston Globe
Click here to read the full review (.pdf file)
Celtic Tap USA Tour | 31st October 2008
CELTIC TAP has just finished its successful run at The Institute of Contemporary Arts, Boston. All shows were sold out. Reviews and articles relating to the run will be published on the site soon.
North American Tour Dates | October 2008
The World Premiere of James Devine's Celtic Tap will be touring select venues across North America.
10/10/2008
CELTIC TAP: An Evening with James Devine
The Egg, Albany, NY
12/10/2008
CELTIC TAP: An Evening with James Devine
Raritran Valley, New Jersey
17/10/2008
CELTIC TAP: An Evening with James Devine
World Music/CRASHarts ICA, BOSTON
18/10/2008
CELTIC TAP: An Evening with James Devine
World Music/CRASHarts ICA, BOSTON
19/10/2008
CELTIC TAP: An Evening with James Devine
World Music/CRASHarts ICA, BOSTON
20/10/2008
CELTIC TAP: An Evening with James Devine
World Music/CRASHarts ICA, BOSTON
10/10/2008
CELTIC TAP: An Evening with James Devine
The Egg, Albany, NY
12/10/2008
CELTIC TAP: An Evening with James Devine
Raritran Valley, New Jersey
17/10/2008
CELTIC TAP: An Evening with James Devine
World Music/CRASHarts ICA, BOSTON
18/10/2008
CELTIC TAP: An Evening with James Devine
World Music/CRASHarts ICA, BOSTON
19/10/2008
CELTIC TAP: An Evening with James Devine
World Music/CRASHarts ICA, BOSTON
20/10/2008
CELTIC TAP: An Evening with James Devine
World Music/CRASHarts ICA, BOSTON
Celtic Tap | 15th September 2008
James is currently in rehearsals in Edinburgh working on his new production, CELTIC TAP, focusing his efforts on merging global music influences with his art. Combining the urban tap rhythms of America with Irish step dancing the show taps into a world of rhythms and world music influences. From Scottish, Irish & Cape Breton to jazz, rock, funk, country and classical music, Devine's new show brings brilliant improvisation and heart stopping choreography to a new level through cultural fusion with Celtic traditions.
Tour dates to follow.
Tour dates to follow.
Tap Workshop Tour Scotland | 31st July 2008
James Educational Tap Workshops across Scotland
Cities: Edinburgh,, Kirkcaldy, Dundee, Aberdeen
Workshop Dates: 10/08/2008 - 17/08/2008
Cities: Edinburgh,, Kirkcaldy, Dundee, Aberdeen
Workshop Dates: 10/08/2008 - 17/08/2008
DANCEBASE PRESENTS "CELTIC TAP WORKSHOP"
WITH JAMES DEVINE | 4th MAY, 2008
James is no less than one of the world’s greatest exponents of tap and holds the Guinness World Record for Fastest Tap Dancing. Even more importantly, he has the imagination and vision to subvert the dance form and funk it up big style as seen in his award winning show Tapeire.
So here he is, ready to share the great experience of setting tap against those infectious and intricate Celtic rhythms of Ireland and Scotland. The combination is incredible to watch and to hear, and if you are an experienced tap or stepdancer, you will find these workshops hugely satisfying and great fun. Of course, it must be said, this will be challenging but if you’ve read this far, then you KNOW that’s what you want!
Intermediate Sun 4 May 2008 | 10.00 – 13.00 | £18
Advanced Sun 4 May 2008 | 14.00 – 17.00 | £18
Click here for more info.
So here he is, ready to share the great experience of setting tap against those infectious and intricate Celtic rhythms of Ireland and Scotland. The combination is incredible to watch and to hear, and if you are an experienced tap or stepdancer, you will find these workshops hugely satisfying and great fun. Of course, it must be said, this will be challenging but if you’ve read this far, then you KNOW that’s what you want!
Intermediate Sun 4 May 2008 | 10.00 – 13.00 | £18
Advanced Sun 4 May 2008 | 14.00 – 17.00 | £18
Click here for more info.
SCOTLANDANCES | 19th April 2008
The Sapce Theatre, Dundee
Devine Dance Company is invited to perform at SCOTLANDDANCES as part of a dance showcase event for the SAC, which features 5 dance companies from Scotland.
James's company will be performing a new piece called "Between Feet and Hands", a percussive duet with Taps (James Devine) and Electric harp (Ailie Robertson).
For Artist info:
Ailie Robertson
James Devine
James's company will be performing a new piece called "Between Feet and Hands", a percussive duet with Taps (James Devine) and Electric harp (Ailie Robertson).
For Artist info:
Ailie Robertson
James Devine
PRESS REVIEW: Hornpipe Magazine | February 2008
"Guinness World Record-holder James Devine blasted the stage at NYC's New Victory Theater with his fast taps, intensely intricate rhythm, and surprisingly urban funky freshness. Devine clocks in at an astounding 38 beats per second, but his talent is not merely a matter of speed; he has fast feet and knows how to use them."
Sarah Velasquez, Hornpipe Magazine
Click here to read the full review (.pdf file)
Sarah Velasquez, Hornpipe Magazine
Click here to read the full review (.pdf file)
Feile Chóilín Sheáin Dharach (Sean-Nós Jig Festival) | 25-27th January 2008
James was invited to host an all-day Sean-Nos Jig Masterclass at the prestigious Feile Chóilín Sheáin Dharach Festival in Connamara, Ireland. Click on thumnails to view larger images.
PRESS REVIEW: Irish Voice | 2nd January 2008
TAPEIRE TAKES TIMES SQUARE
Devine displays his riveting live percussive stepping.
By Paul Keating
Devine's TapEire production was artistically well conceived and executed in its exposure to the natural rhythms and percussive panache of Irish dance. His academic study at the University of Limerick in electronic engineering gave him a modern command of technical enhancements like live mini-video cams that gave you a window on what the performers were actually doing on stage, without distracting you from it.
Click here to read the full review (.pdf file)
Click here to read the full review (.pdf file)
