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Generation Tap: Meet 9 Rising Tap-Dance Stars

On stages and screens both big and small, it’s been impossible not to see—and hear—tap dancing thriving and finding new audiences lately, even during the pandemic. Broadway’s forthcoming Funny Girl revival will see choreography from Ayodele Casel. The recently departed Flying Over Sunset featured the work of Michelle Dorrance. Dancer Caleb Teicher captivated audiences alongside […]

Double-Tap the Follow Button for These Tappers on #NationalTapDanceDay

Are your social media feeds a little *quiet* lately? Celebrate National Tap Dance Day by checking out these tappers, who are bringing their dynamic dancing to Instagram and TikTok. Jaden and Ellis Foreman View this post on Instagram A post shared by Jaden and Ellis Foreman (@theforemanbrothers) Teenage tap brothers Jaden and Ellis Foreman have […]

13 of the Best Tap Dancers of All Time

The tap dance world has been home to extraordinary talents for multiple generations. Who are some of the best tappers of all time? Here are 13 tap dancers sure to inspire you. Bill “Bojangles” Robinson Bill Robinson—yes, Mr. Bojangles himself—is, of course, at the top of our list. His legacy inspires dancers to this day. […]

Hollywood's Favorite Tap Duo, Kelsey McCowan and Caley Carr, Talk Dance Role Models and Embarrassing Moments Onstage

Tap duo Kelsey McCowan and Caley Carr have been blowing up Hollywood with their classic, sophisticated tap moves. McCowan recorded the tap sounds for the film La La Land, choreographed all of Derek Hough’s recent tap performances (one of which was nominated for an Emmy), and privately coached Bette Midler for her Tony Award–winning performance […]