Beat & Rhythm: The Evolution of Tap
The American-born art of tap dancing brings music, dance, & U.S. history together in The American-born art of tap dancing brings music, dance and U.S. history together in an unforgettable way. In this program students will learn how tap dancing was born as a result of unique cultural and historical factors present in late 19th century America.

Selected students will have the opportunity to assist in illustrating musical concepts while also comparing and contrasting the contributions of many of tap’s greatest innovators from Bill “Bojangles” Robinson to Gregory Hines.

Professional tap dancer Terrence Taps will demonstrate how tap has grown and changed over the years by displaying a variety of styles, all while showing students that it’s never too late to try something new!

Grades:  K-12
Single Performance:  $300
Back-to-Back Performances:  $525
Audience Limit:  300

The Amazing Tap Experience
Even the tiniest feet will feel the beat in this program that connects the art of tap dancing to the emerging literacy skills of young children. Together, Terrence and students clap and tap out rhythmic patterns to different kinds of music, explore tap-related rhyming words and opposites (beat/feet; flap/slap; fast/slow; loud/soft;), and “make music with their feet.”

Designed specifically for younger students, it’s the perfect way to channel their boundless energy into an outlet for kinesthetic learning while rein-forcing concepts related to music, dance, and American cultural history.

Grades:  PreK and K
Single Performance:  $300
Back-to-Back Performances:  $525
Audience Limit:  300

The Tap Movement Workshop
In this multi-sensory tap workshop, not only will students see incredible tap dancing and hear about its history, but they will learn actual tap steps and execute them to music (no tap shoes needed).  This workshop is offered by grade level during the “specials” period in the school gymnasium.  Boys and girls have  developed a newfound appreciation for tap dancing after participating in this show!

Grades: K-5
Workshop Length: 50 minutes
Workshop Cost: $200
Participation Limit: 30 students per session