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Travis Knights Brings THE MARS PROJECT to Théâtre Maisonneuve
by Stephi Wild - Jan 6, 2025

Danse Danse will present The Mars Project, a show by tap dance virtuoso Travis Knights. Through a skilful blend of artistic disciplines, this show promises an immersion where dance, music and science fiction meet.

LADIES IN THE SHOE: TAP DANCE CELEBRATION Calls for Submissions
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 20, 2024

submissions are now open for artists to participate in the sixth annual Ladies in the Shoe: Tap Dance Celebration, a live tap dance performance at 92NY's Buttenwieser Hall. Learn how to apply!

Chicago Tap Theatre Reveals Season and New Company Member Roxy King
by Stephi Wild - Oct 30, 2024

​​​​​​​ Chicago Tap Theatre has recently returned from a successful European Tour and has announced its 2024-2025 season and that  Roxanne “Roxy” King is a new company member. 

Interview: Travis Knights of THE MARS PROJECT at Fall For Dance North
by Ilana Lucas - Sep 28, 2024

BroadwayWorld spoke to Travis Knights of THE MARS PROJECT about his love of Tap, his goal to spread the art form across Toronto’s Black community, and the lightness that comes from dancing in altered gravity.

Fall For Dance North Announces 10th Anniversary Festival Line-up
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 19, 2024

Fall for Dance North celebrates its 10th anniversary with a diverse festival line-up featuring performances from international and Canadian artists.

The Lady Hoofers Tap Ensemble Prepares For Spring Concert Series
by Stephi Wild - Apr 2, 2024

The Lady Hoofers Tap Ensemble, a Philadelphia-based ensemble that centers the work of women in tap through performance, education, and community outreach, will present their Spring Concert Series at the Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts on Saturday, May 11, 2024.

92nd Street Y's 2023/24 Harkness Dance Center Season to Open With Dorrance Dance
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 15, 2023

The 92nd Street Y, New York's Harkness Dance Center kicks off its 2023/24 season with Dorrance Dance, showcasing two world premieres in the iconic Kaufmann Concert Hall.

The 92nd Street Y, New York's 150th Anniversary Dance Season Opens with DORRANCE DANCE, September 29
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 13, 2023

The 92nd Street Y, New York's 2023/24 Harkness Dance Center season opens with the award-winning tap dance company Dorrance Dance, in the historic Kaufmann Concert Hall.

Arts On Site Announces September Performance Schedule
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 8, 2021

Arts on Site has announced September performances, featuring dance, music, and film in the heart of the East Village at Studio 3R, 12 St. Mark's Place, NYC.

TAP CITY, The NYC Tap Festival, Returns For 19th Year; Public Events Begin This Sunday
by Marianka Swain - Jul 4, 2019

Tap dance workshops, performances and special events herald the return of the American Tap Dance Foundation's Tap City, the NYC Tap Festival, the week long tap dance festival celebrating its 19th year in tap's hometown, New York City. The 2019 festival week, Saturday, July 6 through Friday July 12, will include Tap Treasures, a walking tour of the Broadway Theater District and Radio City Music Hall; Tap Ellington, a tribute to the jazz legend and his contribution to the art of tap dance; Rhythm in Motion, a boundary breaking take on tap by NYC's finest tappers & choreographers; the ATDF Tap Dance Awards and a Tap City cruise around Manhattan with a live band and tap jam performances. *Full lineup below.

TAP CITY, The NYC Tap Festival Returns With Tap Dance Special Events And Performances
by Stephi Wild - Jun 13, 2019

Tap dance workshops, performances and special events herald the return of the American Tap Dance Foundation's Tap City, the NYC Tap Festival, the week long tap dance festival celebrating its 19th year in tap's hometown, New York City. The 2019 festival week, Saturday, July 6 through Friday July 12, will feature Tap Treasures, a walking tour of the Broadway Theater District and Radio City Music Hall; Tap Ellington, a tribute to the jazz legend and his contribution to the art of tap dance; Rhythm in Motion, a boundary breaking take on tap by NYC's finest tappers & choreographers; the ATDF Tap Dance Awards and a Tap City cruise around Manhattan with a live band and tap jam performances. *Full lineup below.

NYC Tap Festival Returns July 6-12
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 3, 2019

Tap dance workshops, performances and special events herald the return of the American Tap Dance Foundation's Tap City, the NYC Tap Festival, the week long tap dance festival celebrating its 19th year in tap's hometown, New York City. The 2019 festival week, Saturday, July 6 through Friday July 12, will feature Tap Treasures, a walking tour of the Broadway Theater District and Radio City Music Hall; Tap Ellington, a tribute to the jazz legend and his contribution to the art of tap dance; Rhythm in Motion, a boundary breaking take on tap by NYC's finest tappers & choreographers; the ATDF Tap Dance Awards and a Tap City cruise around Manhattan with a live band and tap jam performances. *Full lineup below.

TAP CITY, THE NYC TAP FESTIVAL Returns July 6-12
by Stephi Wild - Apr 24, 2019

Tap dance workshops, performances and special events herald the return of the American Tap Dance Foundation's Tap City, the NYC Tap Festival, the week long tap dance festival celebrating its 19th year in tap's hometown, New York City. The 2019 festival week, Saturday, July 6 through Friday July 12, will feature Tap Treasures, a walking tour of the Broadway Theater District and Radio City Music Hall; Tap Ellington, a tribute to the jazz legend and his contribution to the art of tap dance; Rhythm in Motion, a boundary breaking take on tap by NYC's finest tappers & choreographers; the ATDF Tap Dance Awards and a Tap City cruise around Manhattan with a live band and tap jam performances. *Full lineup below.

Jersey Tap Fest Announces 8th Annual Festival on National Tap Dance Day!
by BWW News Desk - Aug 10, 2017

Jersey Tap Fest, NJ's sole dance festival featuring world-class tap faculty and extravaganza, celebrates its eighth year, August 10-13, in East Hanover and Bloomfield, NJ.

BWW Interview: Tapping it Up with Hillary-Marie of JERSEY TAP FEST
by Caryn Cooper - Aug 8, 2017

Jersey Tap Fest is a dance festival that features world-class tap dancers, faculty, and an exceptional extravaganza to celebrate the life and legacy of tap dance in New Jersey. Since its founding in 2010 by Hillary-Marie, this annual festival has become a way to bring the tap dance community together, teach its history, preserve its unique percussive and improvisational style, and increase respect for this cherished American dance form.

Chicago Human Rhythm Project Raises $175,000 at Jubalee
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 26, 2017

The Chicago Human Rhythm Project (CHRP) hosted its Jubalee Gala July 21 at the Fine Arts Building, 410 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago, which included honoring The Chicago Community Trust and its President and CEO Terry Mazany with the JUBA! Award for Extraordinary Contributions to the Cultural Community in Chicago. Past JUBA! Award recipient, the Honorable Mayor Rahm Emanuel, served as Honorary Chair. With nearly 600 people in attendance, CHRP raised $175,000, including a $75,000 leadership gift from guests Philip and Marsha Dowd, from a combination of ticket sales, sponsorships, contributions and a raffle.  Following a preshow reception in CHRP's American Rhythm Center, guests gathered in the packed Studebaker Theater for the presentation of the JUBA! Award and the JUBA! Masters of Tap and Percussive Dance performance that highlighted CHRP's 27th annual Rhythm World summer festival. The concert featured Chicago Human Rhythm Project performing a world premiere by Artist In Residence Dani Borak and three classics by African-American choreographers Buster Brown, Lon Chaney and Harold 'Stumpy' Cromer; STOMP alumna and Broadway hoofer (Shuffle Along) Lisa LaTouche performing her masterpiece Love Me or Leave Me with Tre Dumas and Nico Rubio; STOMP cast members Ali Bradley and Jeremy Price; North Carolina Youth Tap Ensemble; solo performances by Lee Howard and Jumaane Taylor; a trio performance by Star Dixon, Donnetta Jackson and Imania Fatima Detry; scholarship students from Tokyo directed by Yukiko Misumi; and more. A VIP champagne reception onstage with the artists followed the performance.

Chicago Community Trust, CEO Terry Mazany to Receive Chicago Human Rhythm Project's 2017 JUBA! Award
by BWW News Desk - Jul 21, 2017

Chicago Human Rhythm Project (CHRP), which creates community through American tap and contemporary percussive arts in world-class, innovative performance, education and outreach programs, hosts its 27th Jubalee Gala.

World-Class Artists Perform at Chicago Human Rhythm Project's RHYTHM WORLD
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 1, 2017

Showcasing a wide range of performers and repertoire, Chicago Human Rhythm Project  (CHRP) announces the programs for three of the performances during its 27th annual summer festival of American tap and percussive dance, Rhythm World.  

Jersey Tap Fest Announces 8th Annual Festival on National Tap Dance Day!
by A.A. Cristi - May 26, 2017

Jersey Tap Fest, NJ's sole dance festival featuring world-class tap faculty and extravaganza, celebrates its eighth year, August 10-13, in East Hanover and Bloomfield, NJ.

Chicago Community Trust, CEO Terry Mazany to Receive Chicago Human Rhythm Project's 2017 JUBA! Award
by BWW News Desk - May 15, 2017

Chicago Human Rhythm Project (CHRP), which creates community through American tap and contemporary percussive arts in world-class, innovative performance, education and outreach programs, hosts its 27th Jubalee Gala.