American Tap Dance Foundation

05/25/2026

05/24/2026

**One More Show! 🎶 TAP CITY 25 — FESTIVAL POST**

25 years of rhythm. One iconic stage.

The American Tap Dance Foundation celebrates a milestone anniversary with **Tap City 25**, bringing together legendary masters, bold innovators, and rising stars from across the tap world. Curated by Tony Waag, this year’s festival honors the legacy of Brenda Bufalino, Gregory Hines, and the Copasetics while showcasing world premieres alongside reimagined classics.

With live music and rare archival footage from the ATDF archives, Tap City continues to bridge generations—celebrating the depth, diversity, and future of tap dance. Join us at The Joyce Theater for an unforgettable week of rhythm, history, and innovation.

Featuring performances by Terry Brock, Nathan Bugh, Karen Callaway Williams, Michelle Dorrance, Barbara Duffy, DeWitt Fleming Jr., Felipe Galganni, Ryan Johnson, Lisa La Touche, Anthony Morigerato, Max Pollak, Jason Samuels Smith, Soles of Duende (Amanda Castro, Brinda Guha & Arielle Rosales), and Caleb Teicher.

Directed and curated by Tony Waag, the program highlights the extraordinary range of styles within tap dance, accompanied by live music and rare historic footage from the ATDF archives.



This event forms part of ’s United in Sound: America at 250 Festival.

Tony Waag
Terry Brock
Nathan Bugh
Michelle Dorrence
Felipe Galganni (Aka X**a DuMe .dume)
Ryan K. Johnson .dance
Anthony Morigerato
Max Pollak
Jesse Leigh Robinson
Jason Samuel Smith
Amanda Castro


Robert Garcia
Ryan Stanbury

AJ Jagannath
Ge Enrique

05/20/2026

Tap City, the New York City Tap Festival, previously took what seemed to be its final bow in 2023, ahead of the announcement the following year that its parent organization, the American Tap Dance Foundation, would be downsizing. The challenges of finding a successor and managing financial woes in the wake of the pandemic prompted the difficult decision to retire the festival and shutter the American Tap Dance Center, a prime location for tap classes and rehearsals in New York City.

Those wood floors weren’t neglected for very long. Susan Hebach, who directed ATDF’s youth program and its acclaimed­ Tap City Youth Ensemble for 18 years, quickly took over the Greenwich Village studios and opened Tap Dance Central in September 2024. Tap Dance Central, which now has a 10-year lease, has become a major asset to the percussive-dance community at a time when many tap-friendly floors in Manhattan have disappeared.

Now, Tap City will celebrate its 25th anniversary with a special concert running May 19–24 at The Joyce Theater in New York City. Learn more here: https://dancemagazine.com/tap-city-25/ 🧡

📸: Previous iterations of Tap City closed with an outdoor performance event, Tap It Out. Photo by Wallace Flores, courtesy ATDF co-founder Tony Waag.
📝: Ryan P. Casey



Description: A group of dancers in matching t-shirts and tap shoes perform outside on rows of portable tap boards. Text: Tap City Returns to Celebrate Its 25th Anniversary With a Special Performance

05/15/2026

Celebrating tap excellence with Terry Brock
From performing alongside legends to staging work across the globe, Terry Brock’s career is a living archive of tap history. A longtime member of Lynn Dally’s Jazz Tap Ensemble and a recipient of the ATDF Hoofer Award, she carries forward the lineage of greats like Gregory Hines while continuing to shape the form today. Her artistry is rooted in musicality, precision, and a deep respect for the culture of tap.

05/11/2026

Soles of Duende. Three voices. One rhythm!
Featuring Amanda Castro, Brinda Guha, and Arielle Rosales
Soles of Duende is a powerful collaboration rooted in Tap, Flamenco, and Kathak. Their work celebrates cultural exchange, deep musicality, and the magic that happens when distinct traditions come together. Driven by connection and collaboration, they create something greater than the sum of their parts.

GlobalDanc

05/07/2026

Swing, rhythm, and soul with Nathan Bugh! A master of both Lindy Hop and tap, Nathan Bugh bridges social dance and concert performance with effortless musicality. Mentored by swing-era icons like Frankie Manning, his work carries the spirit of jazz into the present moment. Whether improvising or choreographing, Nathan’s dancing is a conversation with the music—alive, responsive, and deeply rooted in tradition.

TapDance

05/01/2026

A rising voice with undeniable presence. Jessee Leigh Robinson brings clarity, musicality, and versatility to every stage she steps on.
As part of a new generation of artists, she carries forward the tradition with fresh energy and precision.

04/29/2026

Where artistry meets versatility! Dancer, singer, actor, and choreographer—John Manzari is a true triple threat whose work spans Broadway, film, and concert stages. His performances are marked by charisma, musicality, and a deep connection to rhythm.

04/24/2026

A visionary voice in tap: Anthony Morigerato! Choreographer, filmmaker, and founder of Operation: Tap, Anthony is redefining how tap is
created and shared. Known for innovation across stage and screen, his work blends rhythm, technology, and storytelling. His approach pushes tap into new spaces while staying grounded in its roots.