Tappin' In is back for 2025

Eight groups of people – yet to be recruited - will take part in a 12-week programme of dance during summer 2025, exploring tap and body percussion. Each group will get the opportunity to perform in their local area and will feature in a dance film to be premiered in Nottingham in September 2025.

Stephanie Ridings, Founder and Artistic Director said: “Inspired by our working-class backgrounds, Tappin' In was formed to create accessible projects for those who may feel excluded from the arts. We believe in breaking down barriers using joyful, inclusive art forms – like tap dancing and body percussion so that everyone feels confident to get involved. We can’t wait to meet new participants and share their stories in 2025.”

Tappin’ In 2025 brings together partners from the arts, community, health and wellbeing sectors alongside a creative team, to create a bespoke Tappin’ In experience made by and for the communities who get involved.

Lou Lomas, Creative Producer went on to say: “We can’t wait to meet people of all abilities and find out what makes them want to dance and to share the joy they find through dancing and movement. We hope Tappin’ In 2025 brings participants a sense of pride in their local community as well as contributing to improved health and well-being.

Built on the success of Tappin’ In 2022, the project is a co-created participation tap dancing and storytelling extravaganza. Tappin' In 2022 was part of the Birmingham 2022 Festival and Birmingham International Dance Festival.

Tappin’ In 2025 is produced by Tappin’ In Ltd. Partners include Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust, Inspire Culture, Live & Local, Blackfriars Arts Centre and Outside Arts.

Tappin’ In is supported by FABRIC and Arts Council England.

Find out more and follow the project here: www.tappinin.com

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