Taps at Yale is thrilled to announce “Tappy Birthday: A 30th Anniversary Show,” scheduled for Saturday, April 19th, 2025, at 6 PM and 9 PM in the Off-Broadway Theater. This special performance invites all Taps at Yale alumni to New Haven to celebrate the organization’s 30th birthday alongside current Taps company members. Interested alumni are welcome to join Taps’ 2024-2025 company on stage for the Shim Sham and/or a beginner-level, one-minute piece, which will be taught via a video sent to registered alumni attendees. A welcome reception will also be hosted in the theater between performances.
Alumni: Indicate your interest in attending or participating in “Tappy Birthday: A 30th Anniversary Show” at this link.
About Taps at Yale: Taps at Yale is a Yale University student organization founded in 1995. Taps is the third oldest dance organization on campus and committed to celebrating and performing tap dance. The group members work to continue the American tradition of tap, which is rooted in Black life and culture. Taps are an energetic, passionate, enthusiastic, and joyful group of dancers. Members range from first-years to grad students—any Yale University student is invited to audition and join.
At the end of each semester, Taps puts on a student-choreographed performance to showcase the pieces that have been created over the semester. Taps has previously collaborated with the Yale Undergraduate Jazz Collective and added historical choreography to our repertoire. Additionally, both the ensemble and individual members have been selected to perform at the Bulldog Days Showcase, donor events with President Salovey, residential college fellows’ dinners, the Schwarzman Center’s grand opening, and many members have been honored with both residential college and university-wide awards for contributions to the arts.
Connect with Taps at Yale:
Instagram: @yaletaps
Email: legendarytappers@gmail.com
