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- info@ladyhoofers.org
- 421 N. 7th Street c/o FreshFly Philadelphia PA 19123 USA
- https://www.ladyhoofers.org/
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Causes: Arts & Culture, Dance
Mission: As a dedicated 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, The Lady Hoofers Tap Ensemble produces original works of choreography while preserving the tradition of improvisation in American rhythm tap, bringing innovative percussive dance to diverse audiences. Founded in 2011 and led by Tamera Dallam, Artistic Director, and Katie Budris, Managing Director, the Philadelphia-based ensemble centers the work of women in tap through performance, education, and community outreach.
Results: PERFORMANCE :The Lady Hoofers Tap Ensemble produces a biannual mainstage concert series including our Spring Concert Series and Philadelphia's homegrown all-tap nutcracker, “The Tapcracker.” The company also produces short dance films, perform at private events, and give a number of free community performances each year through partnerships with local schools, libraries, museums, civic groups, and cultural organizations. MENTORING AND TRAINING: The ensemble provides service to the broader tap community through college and university residencies, workshops taught by First Company dancers and teaching artists for local schools and studios, an annual Summer Intensive for both students and teachers, an annual Winter Class Series for levels ranging from beginner to professional/pre-professional tap dancers, and master classes that are open to the public taught by guest artists. The Lady Hoofers also mentor the next generation of tap dancers through our Youth Ensemble and Apprentice Company, providing students from PA, NJ, and DE with pre-professional performance training. COMMUNITY OUTREACH: Established in 2013, the ensemble's residency program at John Moffet Elementary School provides the entire fourth and fifth grade classes with free tap shoes and weekly lessons, culminating in a year-end performance for family and friends. Financial assistance and need-based scholarships are available for pre-professional dancers, and the organization is working toward expanding educational programming to include free or sliding scale community classes for local students who come through the residency program, and/or who lack access to traditional dance studio programs.