Chippendale's Dancers to Compete in World Tap Championships

Seventy-three dancers from Nancy Chippendale’s Dance Studios, located in North Andover, will soon travel to Riesa, Germany to represent the United States at the World Tap Championships.

The World Tap Championships, also known as the “Olympics of Dance,” will run from November 30 to December 8 and host dancers from ages 10 to 31. The United States team will compete against 30 other countries during the championship, which is sponsored by the International Dance Organization. Teams will compete for gold, silver and bronze prizes. During their trip overseas, the United States team is scheduled to travel to Dresden, Meissen, Leipzig, Berlin and Prague.

"It is an incredible honor to have 73 of my dancers represent the United States as they compete at the World Tap Championships in Germany this December,” said Nancy Chippendale, founder of Nancy Chippendale’s Dance Studios. “I am extremely proud of all of their hard work and can't wait to see them perform on stage. Go USA!"

“I am thrilled to see so many talented and energetic dancers from 'Chips' in North Andover represent the United States in the World Tap Championships,” said State Rep. Diana DiZoglio (D-Methuen), whose district includes North Andover in the Massachusetts House of Representatives. “This is an amazing accomplishment and I hope that many of our Merrimack Valley residents will join me in cheering them on to victory at their upcoming show.”

Local residents are encouraged to attend the USA Tap Team show, scheduled for Sunday, November 24 at 2 p.m. at North Andover High School. The program will run an hour and a half and showcase all of the dancers who will be competing in Germany.

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