Metro Times

Dorrance Dance’s ‘Myelinaton’ pushes tap dancing to the next level at UMS

Tap dancing — yes, tap dancing — is still very much alive, thanks to MacArthur “Genius” Award recipient Michelle Dorrance, quite possibly the most prominent tap dancer this side of Vaudeville. Her ...
The World from PRX

This tap dancer from Japan uses New York City landmarks as her backdrops

Emiko Nakagawa has a unique tap dancing style that blends old techniques with hip-hop and street music. The young Japanese ...
The New York Times

There’s Trouble Right Here in Tap City

Performances in N.Y.C. Advertisement Supported by Tap festivals have been pivotal in passing on tradition. But New York’s has been canceled and the institution that supports it faces an uncertain ...
WHYY

A unique festival celebrates the rich history of tap dancing in Philadelphia

From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Let us know! A three-day tap-dancing festival in Philadelphia commemorates the art form’s rich ...
WLRN

‘Revelations in Rhythm’ honors the African roots of the art of tap dance

Tap dance is as much a part of Americana as blue jeans, barbecue or the Statue of Liberty. While not as popular today as it was during its “Golden Age” from 1920 to 1940, the American art form has ...