They make one move, conquer one's heart and have a long history of bringing genders, races and nationalities together. Activities may include, but are not limited to assemblies , workshops , lecture demonstrations, video showings, classroom visits, and culmination performances. Workshops stress tap history and technique as well as concepts basic to musicians such as tempo, meter, and improvisation. Students learn to think not only as dancers, but as percussionists and teammates. They also learn to mimic with their feet and hands the rhythms they hear, leading to a better understanding of tap's stylistic evolution with different types of music, particularly jazz.
Teamwork is also a very important part of the work with the children themselves.
They communicated very clearly their love of tap and the great respect they have for its creators. Their program was entertaining as well as educational, giving valuable historical and geographical information within the context of dance. The performers were quite adept at leading the students through the transitions in their program and keeping them physically and mentally involved. Their performance and residency were received with enthusiasm and interest on the part of students and teachers alike. A wonderful experience for all of us.