Rejoice in rhythm at Tap Fest 2025! Renowed dancers Michelle Dorrance 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.
Dancers
Michelle Dorrance
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