2021 NewsletterS

The Organizers have invited people to choose their personal unforgettable performance in Riesa.  Riesa Unlimited wants us all to enjoy some of the many favourites once again. Just nice memories of the greatest tap performances in Riesa since 2000.

Event Executive Producer, Michael Wendt said:

‘As we did with Riesa Show Dance, we will welcome many friends from around the world choosing their favourite Tap routines from the last 22 years. We are remembering the wonderful, thrilling and exciting IDO World Championships in Riesa! Have fun and the best of memories watching unforgettable highlights, awesome jewels and stunning performance of Tap Dance in Riesa.’

The first IDO Gala World Event “Best of the best “ 2015 was held in Rimini, Italy on October 24th 2015. This year, for the 6th annual event, IDO held a special online edition of IDO Gala World Event.  Gold medalists from all IDO dance categories were on the list of nominations.  The favourites were chosen for the first time ever by a facebook contest, voted by the public.  Anyone could vote.  The finalists are presented in this 2020 online edition.

A special award was given to Canadian choreographer Christie McKay-Hofland for "Achievement as Outstanding Trainer and Choreographer".  Christie began her journey with Team Canada as a member/competitor in our early days and has since rose to become one of our finest choreographers for Jazz, Tap, and Showdance, winning many awards over the years.  Congratulations Christie!

Canadian group OORAH was voted as the winner of the 2015 Gala World Event, choreographed by Allain Lupien.  

Due to the high cost of travel, we have not been back to another Gala since.  In 2016, the adult jazz formation "Tango On Fire" by choreographer Shelley Tookey qualified in Germany but all dancers were unable to travel to event.  In 2017, Toronto dancer Larissa Leung qualified at the IDO Commonwealth Dance Cup in South Africa for her solo "No Hesitations" but was unable to attend the Gala due to school commitments.  Finally, in 2020, ballet dancer from BC, Paige Diggle, was among the many nominations from around the world, for "Satanella".