MAGICAL things tend to happen when friends share a common passion.
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When mates Jordan Pollard, Jesse Rasmussen and Thomas Egan came together a few years ago they were looking for a way to share their desire to dance.
By putting their own spin on classic performers such as Frank Sinatra, they started a project called The Tap Pack.
"We wanted to capture the essence of old-school cool," Mr Pollard said.
After 22 years of immersion in the world of jazz and tap, he had reached a point where he wanted more.
Mr Pollard started with jazz and tap through his mother's dance school at the age of five.
"I didn't know how much I enjoyed it until we started The Tap Pack," he said.
"The passion really started with this project."
They started with a couple of tap routines before adding a few jokes.
Mr Pollard said after a while they decided to expand.
"Dance is great storytelling itself, but we wanted more. We wanted to challenge ourselves and we felt passionate about it."
Since The Tap Pack's first show in 2012, they have rewritten the show three times.
The show in Newcastle will be their fourth instalment and has been customised for the cast and space.
Mr Pollard said since they started they had collaborated with a six-piece band.
"Live music is really important for our show, we have an improv tap-off with the drummer each performance.
"Nothing is better than live music, it brings an energy to the performance that you just don't get with a CD."
■ The Tap Pack will perform at Civic Theatre Newcastle on Friday, October 24, at 8pm; Saturday, October 25, at 2pm; Saturday, October 25, at 8pm; and finally Sunday, October 26, at 7pm.
For tickets go to civictheatrenewcastle.com.au or phone 4929 1977.