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The Art of Tap

March 16 ‑ April 30, 2023

Tap dance evolved over a 300-year period in America, combining Irish and African American influence brought by immigration and slavery.

New Jersey Tap Dance Ensemble (NJTAP) is a black female-owned professional touring tap dance company with a mission to preserve and promote the American art form of rhythm tap dancing. In this digital installation, we highlight some of the company’s most notable tap dancers that have appeared on stage, in films, and television.

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