Rhapsody In Taps

Join us for a great TAP experience at Rhapsody In Taps' May 3rd early National Tap Day Celebration honoring the late, great Fred Strickler! Online registration ends Fri, May 1st. After May 1st, register/pay at the door--as space permits (cash or checks only). Fantastic Faculty. All Tap Levels. Surprise Tap Scholarships & Awards: 5pm-5:45pm! Info below.

Fred Strickler's Memorial, organized by Patrick Scott. Details to follow. Save the Date!

Fred Strickler Memorial
Sunday, August 24, 2025 at 2:00pm
Zipper Hall, Colburn School
200 South Grand Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90012

As we celebrate Fred, enjoy hearing him speak about his life in dance. Audio interview by Steve Zee (Feb 10 & 11, 2019), Dance Oral History Project of the Jerome Robbins Dance Division, New York Public Library for the Performing Arts.

Interview with Fred Strickler, 2019 One of hundreds of thousands of free digital items from The New York Public Library.

HURRY! E.B. Discount ends June 2nd! RIT SUMMER TAP INTENSIVE June 23-26, 2025 in Long Beach, CA with Linda Sohl-Ellison. Int/Adv tap technique, musicality/dynamics, traveling phrases, turns, choreographic material, and improvisation. 9th grade-adults. Live percussion by Monti Ellison & diverse recorded music. Specifics below. JOIN US!!

Thanks everyone for supporting & turning out for Rhapsody In Taps' early National Tap Day Celebration. Such a great, spirited day of sharing for the SoCal Tap Community! Congratulations Jim Taylor Scholarship & Award Winners & Arthur Duncan Tap Legacy Awardee, Josette Wiggan! Thank you teachers, staff participants & donors. Here are just a few pics & videos. More to come.