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Tap Dancing

Tap dancing has the distinction of being a uniquely American art form, and its influence spreads far and wide across American performance art culture. From Fred Astaire to the Hoofer Club in Harlem to the 39th Annual Grammy Awards, tap has enthralled audiences for most of the 20th century and continues to do so in the current one. In this guide, you’ll find sites offering tap history, sources for tap news and reviews, and information about tap organizations and companies.

History of Tap Dancing

Tap dancing has evolved considerably to become the art form we know today. Before there were tap ... read more »

News and Reviews of Tap

The tap dancing community may seem intimate and insular but in fact, dancers and enthusiasts alike are quite forthcoming with information, if you know where to look. Find insider sources below for goings-on in the world of tap dance.

Dulcinea's Insight

  • The Web sites of individual tap organizations and companies often post news and bulletins.
  • If you’re interested in simply keeping up with the dance community at large, read newspapers online from cities with thriving dance communities. For example, The New York Times collects all dance news and reviews on one page, listed newest to oldest. Although the information may be somewhat New York-centric, the Times generally provides good national and international coverage.

Dulcinea's Picks

For tap news only …
Tapdance.info is primarily directed at dancers but a column on the right side of the page lists headlines in “Divine Rhythm News.” On the left is a user-generated blog that shares news and upcoming events. Don’t miss the “Assorted Tap Videos” in the middle of the page; double-click on a thumbnail to see the full picture.
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TapLegacy.org ’s homepage is formatted as a blog and shares posts relevant to both the organization and the tap community at large. Where applicable, it also provides external links that offer coverage on a piece of news.
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Dancer Universe is an online magazine for dancers and has a section for tap dancers with news, articles, directories and information. Updates are infrequent but you’ll also find links to dancer blogs, and the resource directories are useful to dancers.
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For general dance news and magazines …
Dance Magazine covers all types of dance and performance reviews. While the focus isn’t necessarily on tap, you’ll find relevant articles and reviews when important tap events and shows occur.
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ArtsJournal is an online aggregator of arts news and reviews. The dance page collects articles from papers around the world, providing easy access to dance news from San Francisco, New York and London, among other locations. Look around the page for articles on tap.
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Tap Organizations and Companies

If you’re looking for tap shows, events or classes, the first place to check is on the sites ... read more »

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