Contemporary tap draws from the traditions of two distinct populations, forged through voluntary immigration and forced migration, who deployed rhythmic dance for both entertainment and protest.

Receiving an award as a leader in dance education from one of the nation’s top tap companies would have been recognition enough for the Department of Dance at Hope College. It’s next-level to have had ...

The film is an invitation to a dance — and not just to any “Nutcracker,” but to one that celebrates two points of American cultural pride: tap dance and jazz.

The Marshall L. Davis Sr. African Heritage Cultural Arts Center will present “Revelations in Rhythm,” a live performance highlighting the roots of African rhythms in American tap dance.

In this interview, Ayodele Casel discusses The Remix, a vibrant, history-rooted celebration of tap dance and community. “In 2025, with everything that is going on in the world, everybody can use ...