Aaron Tolson

Ready for another faculty reveal? 👀🔥 We are beyond excited to welcome back @taphero to the our @sanfrantapfest faculty! From performing alongside legends like Gregory Hines and Savion Glover at the Apollo Theater, to serving as tap dance captain and featured soloist with Riverdance for six years, Aaron’s career has taken him across five continents and onto some of the world’s most iconic stages. A performer, choreographer, educator, author, producer, founder of New England Tap Ensemble and director of Speaking in Taps and the Aaron Tolson Institute of Dance at Saint Anselm College, Aaron continues to inspire generations of dancers through his artistry, musicality, and deep love for tap dance. Register today for his class in our website! This year Aaron is also choreographing a residency that will perform on our closing concert, don’t miss out! 🥳 #sanfrantapfest #tapclass #sanfranciscotapfestival #bayareadance #tapdance

May the 4th be with you

@tampabaytapfest EXCLUSIVE Get ready to electrify the floor with the exclusive, limited-edition Tampa Tap Fest Custom Professional Tap Shoe. Designed with a sleek, “bolt-from-the-blue” aesthetic, these shoes feature a striking lightning-style wingtip in deep royal blue over a crisp, and a sky-blue suede body! 💜 Festival Pickup: Pre-order by Friday April 17 to have your shoes ready for pickup at the event (June 16–22) Missed the Friday Cutoff? Any orders placed after Friday April 17, will be shipped directly to your home address ✨ **This specific design is limited to Tampa Bay Tap Festival only! Head to our story for the link ☺️ #tapdancer #tapdancers #tapdancing #tap #tampabaytapfestival

The word is out and our excitement is up!! 📣 the 2026 Tampa Bay Tap Festival is bringing the heat this summer!! ☀️🌴🌊 registration is open for all Festival Tracks at tampabaytapdance.com Tampa Bay Tap Festival • June 16th-22nd Copasetic show • June 20th @ Straz Center Performance Track • June 19th-22nd Professional Development Program • June 16th-22nd Mini Bootcamp • June 20th-21st Festival Classes for Intermediate, Advanced, and Advanced Beginner / Adult • June 20th-21st Student Showcase • June 19th Tap Jam and Wrap Party • June 21st PDP Disney Springs show • June 18th FACULTY ⭐️ Aaron Tolson, Anthony Morigerato, Ashlyn Bolton, Christina Carminucci, Derick Grant, Leah Silva, Luke Hickey ⭐️ @taphero @amtapdance @ashlyn_bolton @xtina_nucci @dgrizzly73 @leahrsilva @luke_hickey_

Back on stage! During a tap history lecture I got to dance to this beautiful piece! #tapdance

#TuesdayNightTimeStep: How about a flashback? Aaron Tolson (@taphero ) knows as well as anyone that the basics are the foundation for any great tap dancer! Flashback to 2021, when Aaron was helping one of his two daughters practice a time step, among other things! #TimeStepTuesday Repost from @taphero Time step Tuesday with my favorite student. I wish someone taught me like this when I was 7! #yesseven #daddysgirl #prouddad

I had the privilege of performing in Lily Booker’s (@lily._.booker ) show last night. I have watched this young woman grow to become this amazing tap dancer. I am so proud of you Lily. Putting on your own show is a huge accomplishment. Congratulations! You are truly special. #tapdance #proud

Aaron Tolson makes his return to the 2026 Tampa Bay Tap Festival, June 16th-22nd! 🎉 Aaron will be one of the Professional Development Program Mentors and Choreographers, he will teach over the weekend’s Class Tracks, and perform in the Festival’s show, “COPASETIC!” ⭐️ How exciting to have the remarkable Aaron Tolson back at TBTF! His knowledge is ever growing, and inspiring! ⭐️ Registration for all TBTF programs are open at tampabaytapdance.com ⭐️ Secure your spot in the Professional Development Program or Class Tracks to have the opportunity to work closely with Aaron on shaping your artistry. ⭐️

From NEW ENGLAND, Aaron Tolson (@taphero ) Next up for the Patriots, Mr. Aaron Tolson. ❤️🤍💙👞🏈 A New Hampshire native, Aaron started dancing at the age of ten. At 14, he was invited to perform in the Great Tap Reunion at the Apollo Theatre alongside tap legends Derick Grant, Savion Glover, and Gregory Hines, as well as the rest of the cast of the movie TAP! That same year Aaron joined his high school track team. Throughout his four year high school career Aaron set every school record in every event he competed in, including the 55 and 300-meter indoor dashes and the 100 and 200-meter outdoor events. His times qualified Aaron to compete in the 1992 U.S. Olympic Trials and earned him induction into the Memorial High School and Manchester, NH Halls of Fame. He also earned a full scholarship to St. John’s University in Queens, New York, where he ran track for the Red Storm. Aaron once again set records in track, a number of which still stand to this day. In 1996, he was invited to compete in the U.S. Olympic Trials. When not on the track or in class studying communications, Aaron was in Manhattan honing his tap skills. During his senior year he successfully auditioned for the New York Shakespeare Festival tap program, also known as Funk U! Soon Aaron became a company member of Manhattan Tap. Jumping feet-first into choreography, he landed a job with Absolut in a national tour titled Absolut Tap! (Continued in the comments) #TapDancersOfTheSuperBowl #SuperBowlLX #NewEnglandPatriots #NewHampshireTapFam #tapdance

#SundayTapImprov: This week’s improvisation feature is a #TapAdvertisement! Lily Booker (@lily._.booker ), an improvisation wizard from New Hampshire, is performing in a one-woman tap show as an improvisation artist next month Hop onto the Lilypad and join Lily on February 15 at 4 PM ET for a performance of storytelling, movement, and musical collaboration! She will be accompanied by the CJ Poole jazz trio, vocalists, @pistachiogroove , and other exciting guest artists. In a combination of sound and rhythm, this set will be an energetic display of entertainment fueled by musical conversation. Get tickets through the link in Lily’s bio! 🎟️ #TapImprov #NewHampshireTapFam #tapdance Repost from @lilyspad_tapdance Less than a month away from Lily’s Pad—my one woman tap show as an improvisation artist! Join me for a performance of storytelling, movement, and musical collaboration! I will be accompanied by the CJ Poole jazz trio, vocalists, Pistachio Groove, and other exciting guest artists. In a combination of sound and rhythm, this set will be an energetic display of entertainment fueled by musical conversation. Get tickets through the link in my bio! 🎟️

Less than a month away from Lily’s Pad—my one woman tap show as an improvisation artist! Join me for a performance of storytelling, movement, and musical collaboration! I will be accompanied by the CJ Poole jazz trio, vocalists, Pistachio Groove, and other exciting guest artists. In a combination of sound and rhythm, this set will be an energetic display of entertainment fueled by musical conversation. Get tickets through the link in my bio! 🎟️ #localartist #nh #tapdance

We’re just days away from our Winter Intensive! It’s not too late to register today! Get out of the cold and come dance with us!! Tickets live now through our link in bio!!