Tapology 2023: Fall Tap FestivalFIM Dort Music Center & FIM Whiting | 11.2-5.2023

A celebration of faith, tradition, generational connections and community, this multifaceted event featured classes in all levels of tap dancing, as well as African drumming with Baba Kevin Collins, and Afro-Caribbean and African dance classes led by many of Tapology’s teaching and performing artists including Tapology CEO, Bruce Bradley. The annual Living Legend Luncheon honored Emmy and Gregory Hines Award-winning tap dancer, teacher, choreographer and humanitarian Jason Samuels Smith. On Saturday, participants had an opportunity to showcase their tap skills and creativity during the tap competition at FIM Dort Music Center and on Sunday, Tapology and FIM presented the “Embodied Experiences: A Spiritual Dimension of Sound” concert.

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