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.

What's Happening

Upcoming Performance:
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The Lady Hoofers Celebrate National Tap Dance Day

Sunday, May 23, 2021
​5:00 - 6:00pm
Join The Lady Hoofers for an outdoor, socially distanced performance at Clark Park in West Philadelphia. This performance is free to the public, thanks to support from Philadelphia Cultural Fund.

Recent Events:
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#HoofersAtHome

A weekly series of short films released beginning in March 2020 during the Covid-19 Pandemic
​Click here to learn more about the series, or visit our YouTube Channel | ​Video Editing by Meg Sarachan
Homepage photo: Julieanne Harris