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Rejoice in rhythm at Tap Fest 2025! Renowned dancers Byron Tittle and Josette Wiggan join Colburn’s world-class tap faculty for an uplifting evening of tap dance and live music! The night will include iconic tunes like I Got Rhythm and Caravan alongside both new and classic choreography.
Tap Fest 2025 is generously supported by Aliza and Michael Lesser.
Special appreciation goes to the Colburn Society members whose annual support of dance makes programs like this at the Colburn School possible, as well as the extraordinary scholarship support of Merle Mullin, Ann Moore, David Kobrin, and Michael S. Turner.
Dancers Byron Tittle Josette Wiggan Johnnie Hobbs III Zoe Lesser Denise Scheerer Aaron Williams
Musicians Jerry Kalaf, Drums and Music Director Liz Kinnon, Piano Joel Hamilton, Bass Gary Solt, Guitar
Denise Scheerer, Tap Chair and Producer Johnnie Hobbs III, Host
Program to include:
I Got Rhythm Choreography by Melinda Sullivan Music by George Gershwin
Aguas de Marco Music by Antonio Carlos Jobim
Isfahan Music by Duke Ellington and Billy Strayhorn
St. Thomas Choreography by Denise Scheerer Music by Sonny Rollins
Recordame Choreography by Denise Scheerer Music by Joe Henderson
Shim Sham Choreography by Leonard Reed Music by Jerry Kalaf