Chicago Human Rhythm Project

06/09/2026

We're excited to host auditions for the MLDC Summer Dance Intensive this June at the Mayfair Arts Center. Dancers ages 8 through adult are invited to audition for an eight-week summer training program in modern, jazz, African, Dunham, and contemporary dance. See flyer for details!

06/07/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us for STOMPING GROUNDS - National Tap Dance Day! 👞✨

Together, we celebrated the rich legacy of American tap dance and experienced an unforgettable afternoon of rhythm with some of Chicago's finest "foot drummers".

A HUGE thank you to Jumaane Taylor, Anthony Morigerato, Jessica Chapuis Bronson, Jeremy Arnold, Keyana Latimer, our incredible artists, musicians, staff, volunteers, and audience members for making this celebration so special.

06/05/2026

A conversation in rhythm 👞

Tap master Bruce Bradley shares stories and the deep musical tradition that continues to shape generations of dancers and artists today.

At Rhythm World, the history of tap lives not only in performance, but in the voices and mentorship of the artists who carry it forward.

🗓 August 4–9
📍 Fine Arts Building & The Dance Center of Columbia College Chicago
🔗 Registration open now: https://classbug.com/businesses/5165/offerings

06/04/2026

Like the artists we highlight in our teacher series, this is about honoring craft and progression.

Secure your spot now before classes close: https://classbug.com/businesses/5165/offerings

05/30/2026

Join us for a full day of tap with the incredible Anthony Morigerato on Saturday at the Fine Arts Building. All levels welcome! Then, catch Anthony in performance Sunday at The DuSable Black History Museum and Education Center (before it's SOLD OUT 👀).

🎟️ Classes starting at $20 ⏳ Limited space, don’t wait: https://www.chicagotap.org/mayfair-arts-center

05/29/2026

🔥 Artist Highlight: Jumaane Taylor 🔥

Tap artist and Artistic Director of the Chicago Human Rhythm Project, Jumaane Taylor is bringing deep musicality and jazz influence to Stomping Grounds: National Tap Dance Day 👞

Celebrate rhythm and the legacy of tap dance with an evening featuring some of Chicago’s finest foot drummers.

🎟 Tickets available now ($20+): https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1981802895810?aff=oddtdtcreator

05/26/2026

National Tap Dance Day isn’t just a celebration, it’s a reminder of what tap is.

Too often, National Tap Dance Day gets reduced to a fun excuse to break out the Shim Sham. But tap isn’t just entertainment, it’s memory you can hear.

When Congress established National Tap Dance Day in 1989, it wasn’t just symbolic. Choosing Robinson’s birthday wasn’t incidental, it was a statement about who helped shape that legacy.

Read the full article here: https://qns.com/2026/05/op-ed-why-national-tap-dance-day-matters/?mc_cid=418aec6329&mc_eid=710d02f2d9

And to connect with that legacy directly, here’s a performance selection curated by Jumaane Taylor that highlights Bill “Bojangles” Robinson’s extraordinary artistry: https://youtu.be/NusZgfCQ634?si=gS8Qsw8Dt_TZ4sGJ

National Tap Dance Day is sometimes treated like a charming arts footnote, a pleasant excuse to celebrate speed, style and showmanship. But that understanding

05/25/2026

Featuring Keyana Latimer as we celebrate Bill "Bojangles" Robinson, Miles Davis and John Coltrane with an evening dedicated entirely to rhythm and the power of tap dance.

🎟 Tickets on sale now ($20+): https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1981802895810?aff=oddtdtcreator

05/24/2026

Our young scholars at Park Manor Elementary School have been learning Afro Beat, Afro Caribbean, and a bit of footwork with Khaanam. They've learned about the history and culture of various dance styles, as well as routines for their upcoming student showcase on May 28th!