THE LADY HOOFERS TAP ENSEMBLE produces original works of choreography while preserving the tradition of improvisation in American rhythm tap, bringing innovative percussive dance to diverse audiences. Founded in 2011, the Philadelphia-based, all-women ensemble is led by Kat Richter, Founder and Artistic Director, and Katie Budris, Managing Director. Through choreographic commissions, a bi-annual concert series including THE TAPCRACKER and ON TAP, free community performances, and arts education programming, the ensemble centers the work of women artists and contributes to the revitalization of Philadelphia’s rich tap history by challenging the public’s perception of percussive dance.

#HoofersAtHome

A weekly series of short films released March - October 2020 during the Covid-19 Pandemic
​For the full series, visit our YouTube Channel | ​All Video Editing by Meg Sarachan
Homepage photo: Julieanne Harris

Covid-19 Tap Resources

Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, dancers around the world are practicing their craft at home, The Lady Hoofers included! To support the wider tap community during this time, we have compiled information for purchasing or making your own at home tap board. We hope you find our recommendations useful. Please tag us on social media @theladyhoofers to show us your #HoofersAtHome moves on your new board!
Teaching tap virtually? Check out Artistic Director Kat Richter's article in Dance Teacher Magazine about what works (and what doesn't). Featuring input from Anthony Morigerato of Operation Tap, Mark Yonally of Chicago Tap Theatre, and our own Tamera Dallam.