Untapped is a high-octane dance, music & comical experience for the whole family.

Untapped is a rhythmic extravaganza of dazzling sight and sound, these Expert Hoofers extend tap into wild territories - how Fred Astaire might have performed if he’d joined a hip hop crew.

Untapped serves up a mix of urban tap, street style and hip sounds, overlaid with a healthy dose of self-deprecating Aussie humour. Untapped is strong, contemporary, and highly virtuosic yet propelled by a loose, easy, natural energy.

The beatboxers charismatic menacing style shows off his live microphone technique and electronic rhythmic gizmos, the dancers leap across the stage in jeans and singlets, creating amazingly intricate rhythms to complement the live band rocking out on stage. The loud music is a mix of Funk, Hip Hop, Flamenco, African & Jazz, paired with percussive a capella numbers showing the dancers amazing synchronicity.

Witness the beautifully-synchronized & extremely comical flip flop & flipper tap; audiences will leave with a serious respect for the creative capacity of this tireless cast. From Flamenco-inflected tap to African tribal rhythms to vocal and athletic feats, Untapped doesn’t just hit the mark, it smashes it!

"Untrammeled Energy" New York Times (USA)

1-minute Promo Clip http://rawcompany.net/untapped/

Venue Format
Theatre, Hall, Black Box Venue, Outdoor
Technical Rating
A, B
Touring Party
5 dancers, 1 percussionist, 1 beatboxer & 3 crew
Considerations

Technical Details are dependent on the particular tour. Outback/Regional Touring Work will be presented in a modest way with minimum production Tech Specs can be provided upon request.

RAW is a privately owned Entertainment & Training Company working locally and globally daily. Based out of its own 600m2 Warehouse Headquarters based in Brisbane at 46 Evesham Street, Moorooka, RAW has been intrinsic in the development of truly innovative events, productions and training services, preparing the next generation of professional entertainers.

The RAW Dance Division offers a brilliant and diverse platform of accreditation's focused towards providing a fostering and encouraging experience for all aspiring dance and musical theatre students.

RAW follows in the footsteps of some of Australia's greatest entertainment exports, offering audiences a youthful versatility, appeal and a collection of amazing Australian talent that challenges some of the world's best dance companies.

RAW has Successfully touring multiple productions across the globe over the past 16 years. Including "On Broadway" - New York City, USA, Canada, Brazil, Colombia, Peru, Mexico, Chile, Taiwan, China, Japan, Malaysia, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, Germany, Switzerland, Austria, Spain, France, Belgium and Holland.

"Disarmingly Phenomenonal" De Volkskrant (EUROPE)

"Untrammeled Energy" New York Times (USA)

“The Whole World At Their Feet” The Sunday Mail (AUS)

Company Website
rawcompany.net

Unique Selling Point

Untapped is a high-octane dance, music & comical experience for the whole family.

Untapped is a rhythmic extravaganza of dazzling sight and sound, these Expert Hoofers extend tap into wild territories - how Fred Astaire might have performed if he’d joined a hip hop crew.

Untapped serves up a mix of urban tap, street style and hip sounds, overlaid with a healthy dose of self-deprecating Aussie humour. Untapped is strong, contemporary, and highly virtuosic yet propelled by a loose, easy, natural energy.

Marketing Materials

  • HS Promo Clip
  • High Res Poster
  • 25 High Res Performer/Show Images
  • Press Reviews
  • Press Copy ready for PR Releases/Newspapers
  • 8 Web Banners (social media advertising/promotion)

Merchandise for sale on TOUR:

  • Live DVDs
  • RAW Jumpers
  • RAW Singlets
  • RAW T-Shirts
  • Untapped Posters

Community Engagement

Over the year RAW has worked very closely with arts councils, government bodies and art enthusiasts to encourage the development of dance and arts related activities within rural, regional and city centres.

RAW can deliver workshops in Hip Hop, Break Dance, Body Percussion and Tap Dance while out on TOUR. RAW’s Dance programs are designed to be fun, creative & educational. Children participating in dance classes will have developed an understanding of duration, beat, time values and metre as used to create rhythmic patterns during the workshops, identifying and following a melodic arrangement of sound, combined with basic motor movements sequences provides a multidisciplinary experience.

With the majority of the touring cast being male, RAW is about creating positive male role-models assisting in the development of positive identity and self esteem within today's youth.

RAW will encourage the development of regular dance programs focused on participation in physical activity and movement capacity to assist in promoting their health and well being.

Click here to see RAW's education video clip https://vimeo.com/175314956