Tap Fest: Rejoicing in Rhythm

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 INFORMATION
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

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