The Lady Hoofers Tap Ensemble is Philadelphia's premier all female professional tap company. Under the guidance of Managing Director, Katie Budris, and Artistic Director, Kat Richter, the ensemble brings together local dancers and musicians to raise the profile of rhythm tap by creating both original choreography and improvised works.

Past performance credits include the Kimmel Center, City Hall, the Suzanne Roberts, the Painted Bride, the Wilma Theater, the Trocadero, and the Philadelphia Fringe Festival. The ensemble also performs at private functions and fundraisers.

In addition to performances, workshops, residency programs and lecture demonstrations, The Lady Hoofers Tap Ensemble hosts Master Classes taught by renown guest artists and weekly Open Company Classes.

About Us

Company Auditions!

Join The Lady Hoofers
for our 2018-2019 season
Youth Ensemble Auditions (ages 10-18)
Friday, June 15th 6:00-8:00pm
or Saturday, June 23rd 3:00-5:00pm
CLICK HERE for more information and to Pre-Register

​First Company Auditions (ages 18+)
Saturday, June 23rd 5:30-7:30pm
CLICK HERE for more information and to Pre-Register

Summer Tap Intensive!

August 18th & 19th, 10am - 4pm daily
Join The Lady Hoofers for our 1st annual Summer Tap Intensive! This two day experience will include class sessions in tap technique, Broadway tap, rhythm tap, improvisation, and choreography PLUS tap history, viewing of classic tap films, and the chance to learn company repertoire. Classes will be led by company directors Katie Budris and Kat Richter plus a number of our Choreographers and First Company Dancers.

Support Us

The Lady Hoofers accepts tax-deductible donations through Fractured Atlas to support our programs.

CLICK HERE to learn more about what your donation can provide and to make a contribution today!

Upcoming Classes

Weekly Company Class
Sundays 5:00-6:00pm
Institute of Dance Artistry
37 E. Germantown Pike, Plymouth Meeting, PA
Summer Dates: June 10, 24, July 8, 22, August 5, 26

Header Photo by: Bill Hebert