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Rhythm World 2025 Features 4 Unique Performances at 3 Iconic Chicago Venues . . .
America’s oldest and most comprehensive festival of tap celebrates its 35th year with two weeks of rhythm bending, in-person performance and education programs by a combination of veteran and next generation artists. Attendees may take one class or a combination of masterclasses, courses, or choreographic residencies.
Classes will take place at Chicago’s historic Fine Arts Building on the 3rd floor in the Annex, Studio 300 at 410 S. Michigan Avenue with concerts at The DuSable Black History Museum, the legendary Jazz Showcase, and the Studebaker Theatre in the Fine Arts Building.
Jazz Showcase
Wednesday, July 9, at 6:30 PM FREE
Wednesday, July 9, at 8:30 PM FREE
Thank you for joining the launch of the festival concerts with a version of the Jazz Hoofing Quintet. In this particular kick off, artistic directors plus leaders of the old and new schools shed in the standard way of tap and jazz music. Featured are Stone Soup Rhythms member Keyana Latimer and the Brent Griffin Jr Quartet, with a 30 minute closing act as Jumaane solos with the quartet in hard bop form.
Then, later that night, the Chicago Human Rhythm Project welcomes you to the Jazz Showcase for a Tap Jam, led by our Rhythm World 35 faculty, invited professional tap dancers and the Eric Hochberg Trio. You will witness the up and coming tap dancers of our time jamming together, with some soloing to jazz standards provided by the trio.
The Studebaker Theatre in the Fine Arts Building
Tuesday, July 15, at 7:00 PM FREE
This is the students chance to express themselves with their own performance work. Chicago Human Rhythm Project opens up the concert floor for the Rhythm World 35 Student Showcase in the Studebaker Theater stage. If you either have a solo, small or large group routine you’d like to perform, THIS is your opportunity!
We look forward to witnessing your work during our final festival week. Performance submissions no longer than 5 minutes. Please sign up with info@chicagotap.org if interested.
Black Legislators' Auditorium at The DuSable Black History Museum and Education Center
Sunday, July 13, at 5:00 PM FREE
Rhythm World 35 concert 2 starts here! The Chicago Human Rhythm Project welcomes you back to The DuSable’s Black Legislators Theater to showcase the master soloists of older and new generations, alongside the Brent Griffin Jr. Quartet!
The top professional soloists from the east coast come to join the stage with local legends. Jason Janas and Christina Carminucci from the east, and rising star Shannon Kaminski from the midwest perform with the legendary Mr. Taps, Jimmy Payne Jr. and Reggio McLaughlin. This will be a masterful evening of individualism in tap with a jazz quartet: a perfect blend in this field.
JUBALEE! Gala at the Studebaker Theatre in the Fine Arts Building
Wednesday, July 16, at 7:00 PM
Join the Chicago Human Rhythm Project’s JUBALEE! Gala! CHRP brings its annual tap dance show from Rhythm World 35 down to the Studebaker Theater. Master performers/teachers Derick Grant, Sam Weber and Dianne “Lady Di” Walker bless us with solos, followed by a world premiere from Sarah Savelli with a multi-generational cast of professionals! Find tap masters leading and choreographically uplifting the audience in an authentic way, with some of the finest rhythmic compositions.
The Studebaker Theatre in the Fine Arts Building
Friday, July 18, at 7:00 PM FREE
Hoofing at the legendary Studebaker Theater, join the Chicago Human Rhythm Project’s final festival concert! CHRP brings its annual tap dance show from Rhythm World 35, where all leading generations line up here! RW 35 faculty solo on this concert stage, from the honorable rhythms of the coasts, to the rich midwest sounds and beyond. These tap dancers orchestrate masterpieces on the floor. Come witness these soloists represent the best in tap within their various rhythmical voices, exemplifying respect and progression in the art form’s tradition.
Following is a world premiere from Sarah Savelli, accompanied by the Eric Hocheberg Trio, RW 35 faculty and guest professional tap companies. This piece celebrates the legendary Oscar Peterson selections for his 100th anniversary, bringing the art of tap composition to his known jazz works.
2025 Artists
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Classes will take place at Chicago’s historic Fine Arts Building in the Annex
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