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Leela Dance Collective to Present SPEAK, an All-Female Indian Kathak and American Tap Dance Collaboration

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All Female Tap Dance Band The Syncopated Ladies Announced At Lied Center

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Lady Hoofers creates space to support female dancers, choreographers in Philly

The closest that I ever came to becoming a professional tap dancer was watching TV. I never pursued dancing for myself, but I still love to watch others dance. So, when I first found out about about ...
Los Angeles Times

There’s something about women celebrating tap that just clicks

STARTING Friday, four generations of female tap dancers will descend upon UCLA to celebrate their contributions to the historically male-dominated field of tap over the last 100 years. And nothing ...
WKYC3

Tap dance program helping female inmates rebuild their lives

MARYSVILLE, Ohio — Prisoners have limitations on where they can go, but a new dance program at the Ohio Reformatory for Women (ORW) is allowing them an escape, as they work to rebuild their lives. We ...
Los Angeles Times

Syncopated Ladies dance their way into the boys club of tap

Flashes of footwork and a flurry of sound filled the Debbie Allen Dance Academy as tap dancers gathered for their weekly improvisational jam session. Dancing on and in between the beat, dancers spoke ...
NOLA.com

Library Lagniappe: 'Tappin' at the Apollo' author to discuss her book

Cheryl M. Willis will discuss her new book, "Tappin’ at the Apollo, The African American Female Tap Dance Duo Salt and Pepper," at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 20, at the East Bank Regional Library, 4747 ...
WUNC

Meet Michelle Dorrance, A White Woman Dancer Paying Homage To Black Tap History

Between the COVID-19 pandemic and this summer’s social protest movement, 2020 has been challenging for the live performer. Michelle Dorrance is a world-renowned tap dancer who is using this time of ...
unr.edu

Tap dance, jazz, Mexican zapateado and Son Jarocho come together to tell the history of the female experience during the 1940’s Zoot Suit Riots

This December, the Performing Arts Series at the University of Nevada, Reno presents a refreshingly unexpected performance from San Francisco-based polyrhythmic dance and music ensemble, La Mezcla. On ...
The Harvard Crimson

‘Diary of a Tap Dancer’ Review: Taking Time for Time

Getting the opportunity to watch a true virtuosic talent is rare. Thankfully, Cambridge residents and visitors can watch Ayodele Casel in “Diary of a Tap Dancer” at the American Repertory Theater ...
Chicago Tribune

Human Rhythm Project’s ‘JUBA!’ review: The tap shoes are another jazzy instrument in the band

Here’s what I remember from playing in my high school jazz band for nine months: When improvising with other musicians, say “yes” to what they’re offering. Use the song’s base rhythm and chord ...