Art Beat Tap Festival

Sun, Feb 18

The Art Beat Tap Festival is a vibrant celebration that draws dancers from across the nation to central Texas, showcasing the rich and dynamic American art form of tap dance. The culmination of this exciting weekend is a faculty and community show held at the prestigious Parker Jazz Club, featuring a stellar lineup of artists, including Terrance Bennett, Terry Brock, Jay Fagan, Nicole Hockenberry, Brenna Kuhn, Sarah Savelli, and talented Community Performers. But that's not all - "Love Notes," the highlight of the evening, will present more than just incredible performances. We've prepared a special tribute to the legendary Leon Collins, featuring a suite of his routines. This unique collaboration brings together the phenomenal talents of the Austin Tap Ensemble and the Tri-Tone Rhythm Ensemble from Calgary, Canada. Adding to the magic, this performance will witness the premiere of The Dig Tap Society’s presentation of ‘The Ramsey Set’ – a heartfelt tribute to the late great Ramsey Lewis, beautifully choreographed by Sarah Savelli. Get ready for a night of unparalleled artistry and rhythmic storytelling that pays homage to the masters and introduces exciting new dimensions to the world of tap dance.