As a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, 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 ensemble centers the work of women in tap through performance, education, and community outreach.
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Tap dancers throughout the U.S. and around the world celebrate tap dance as an American art form each year on Bill "Bojangles" Robinson's birthday. Join The Lady Hoofers Tap Ensemble at Cherry Street Pier in Philadelphia on Thursday, May 22 at 6:30pm to celebrate with an open tap jam featuring live music by the Dan McCain Quartet! Tap dancers of all ages are invited to bring their shoes to improvise with us, learn about the holiday's namesake with a reading of the children's book "Rap a Tap Tap," and join us in the Shim Sham Shimmy, tap dance's (inter)national anthem!
This event is free, but guests are encouraged to make a donation, if they are able, to help us continue to offer free programming like this in the future. |
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Join The Lady Hoofers Tap Ensemble for the return of our Summer Tap Intensive on Saturday, August 16 and Sunday, August 17. Classes are available for three levels (Intermediate, Intermediate/Advanced, and Advanced) plus a dedicated Tap Teacher Track. Throughout the weekend, dancers will study Tap Technique, Improvisation, Tap History, and will learn Company Repertoire.
Instructors include: Dre Torres, Robin Passmore, Jaclyn Salerno, Gregory Williams, and members of The Lady Hoofers including directors Katie Budris, Tamera Dallam, and more! Full weekend or day passes available Register by June 1 for early bird pricing! |
The Lady Hoofers Tap Ensemble is supported by the Philadelphia Cultural Fund and receives state arts funding support through a grant from the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts, a state agency funded by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
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