Operation: Tap

Don’t miss the first ever NYC Tap Dance Marathon hosted by @rhythmicartscenternyc and #Repost @meg00sh ・・・ Registration is now LIVE for the NYC Tap Dance Marathon 5/22-5/25 at the Rhythmic Arts Center. Find the link in our bio to sign up on our website. Options exist to buy single class drop-ins, day passes, or full weekend passes. The day and weekend passes include footage night (5/23) and the live music jam (5/24), otherwise you can purchase tickets for those à la carte. VIRTUAL ATTENDEES: To attend virtually, select the “virtual” add-on at checkout, which will discount the class. A zoom link will be sent prior to class time. We’ve assembled a superhero lineup of over 25 tap dancers/choreographers/educators holding workshops nonstop, ALL WEEKEND LONG at the Rhythmic Arts Center. I mean, just look at who’s coming, how could you miss this!!! 🤯🤯 But the week’s events don’t stop there! Don’t forget to catch what promises to be a truly legendary show at the @thejoycetheater celebrating the 25th anniversary of @waagville ‘s Tap City, running 5/18-5/24, and Tap Dance Day shows hosted by @melialmaguer at @thejazzgallery 7&9p. Several of the artists performing will also be featured as teachers in our programming. Don’t be square. Be swinging. See you on the wood 😈 @melialmaguer @brinaeali @xtina_nucci @stardixon @mashdeez @dgrizzly73 @rkj.dance @johnmanzari @amtapdance @jesseerobinson @galganni @sterlingxharris @michelataps @jumpsuitalex @emiko.tap @funmi.sofola @cartierawilliams @tommywasiuta @sydi11 @calebteicher @max1poll @itsconnerkelly @lucassantana.tap @time.brickey @funmi.sofola @tapdancearchiveproductions Produced by Megan Gessner @meg00sh , Melissa Wu @wuwu828 , Nicholas Van Young @nicholasvanyoung

#fbf #gregoryhines #master “I Got Rhythm!” #tapdancer

#techniquetuesday Don’t miss Case Prime and Co May 17th! #repost @tappininthelaundryroom ・・・ We’re doing a show!! May 17th at 4pm at Playhouse 22 in East Brunswick, NJ. Hosted by @riseupcommunityarts “An Evening of Art” is a choreographic and improvisational exploration of a selection of Art Blakey & the Jazz Messengers recordings. Im overjoyed that I have this opportunity to present this work live with friends by my side 💛 get tickets at riseuparts.org !! (or hit the linktree in my bio)

#musicalitymonday May the 4th be with you! @sarahreich @pmjofficial #tapdance

#Repost @tcm ・・・ Heaven, we’re in heaven. 🤩 The sixth pairing of Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers is often hailed as their best and we’re screening SWING TIME at the TCL Chinese Theater IMAX tomorrow afternoon with a special introduction by Andrew Rannells. #TCMFF

Save the date!🪩⁠ ⁠ National Tap Dance Day Kick-Off⁠ May 15th | Capezio NYC⁠ ⁠ Tap class, live music, performances, tap jam + battle, and more. Link in bio to RSVP!

#featurefriday @rhythmicartscenternyc fundraiser and performances tonight! @max1poll jam @terraza_7 May 3rd! @jayjan300 Motor City Rhythm May 6th! @michelataps @joespub May 9th! #tapdance

#tbt The one and only Eleanor Powell! #tapdance

#techniquetuesday #Repost @nicotapz ・・・ TapZ on TapZ!!! 🚀 Some more palm tree shuffles! 🌴 Should I do more of these? Lmk down below 💭 @shotbyant_ @ant.artefakt 📸 Sound Design: Zayvion Rubio 🎧 Freestyle: @NicoTapZ 🚀 Song: Sugar On My Tongue 🍬 Artist: @FeliciaTheGoat 🐐 Shirt: @jfk_chi by @that_kidd_haywyre 🌐 Pants: @giorgioarmani 🌊 Shoes: @dancingfair 👟 Hat: @shuffleliiife 💡

#musicalitymonday #Repost @officialsammydavisjr ・・・ On October 20th, 1979 Sammy appeared on the BBC dance special The Magic of Dance with Margot Fonteyn. Here he is showing off his tap dancing skills to the song “Cute.” #sammydavis #sammydavisjr #sammydavisjunior #ratpack #theratpack #music #dance #tapdance #perform #jazz #modernjazz #magicofdance #margotfonteyn #perform #onstage #tv #bbc #onthisday #history #musichistory #dancehistory #throwback

Brand new #optappremium class with our special guest @sterlingxharris for the #advancedpro level! Link in bio for a free one month trial (operationtap.com/optap-premium) Sterling, a Chicago native now based in New York, holds a B.A. in Neuroscience from Northwestern University but has a strong passion for tap dance. In addition to CTT, Sterling also performs with M.A.D.D. Rhythms, Dorrance Dance, and Music From The Sole. Recent credits include performances at the Joyce Theater, Jacob’s Pillow, the Kennedy Center, and the Auditorium Theater. Sterling is also a double alumnus of The School at Jacob’s Pillow, the recipient of the 2021 Lorna Strassler Award, and featured among ‘The 50 people Who Really Perform for Chicago’ by Newcity Magazine in 2025.

Help us in wishing a happy birthday to @tedlouislevy ! #tapdance #Repost @prettydopedia ・・・ #MyFavoriteThings by @TedLouisLevy