Elizabeth Burke

Elizabeth Burke is a New York City based tap dancer, performer, choreographer, and teacher from Chapel Hill, North Carolina. A "deft and impassioned" (The New York Times) dancer, she has worked with Dorrance Dance consistently since their inaugural 2011 season; highlights include being an original cast member of many repertory works. With Dorrance Dance Productions, she and lifelong collaborator Luke Hickey are currently touring their work "A Swing Suite" throughout the United States. She trained under her mentor, Gene Medler, in the acclaimed North Carolina Youth Tap Ensemble, performing worldwide. Elizabeth is a sought after teacher, frequently teaching worldwide in festival and conservatory settings. Stage: Carnegie Hall; New York City Center; Sadler’s Wells; The Joyce Theater; Birdland Jazz Club; Screen: "The Bride!" (dir. Maggie Gyllenhaal); "Keeping Time" (dir. Skyler Poiley); "I Love Susu" (dir. Dina Amer). @ElizabethRBurke