National Tap Dance Day

Each year, Keane Sense of Rhythm engages the community by organizing an annual National Tap Dance Day festival.  The event showcases the wide range of skills and styles of percussive dance in and around the Twin Cities.

The 2024 event will be held on Saturday, May 25, at Como Park Pavilion (1360 Lexington Parkway N, Saint Paul, 55113) from 1-5 pm.

NTDD Workshops

As part of our National Tap Dance Day celebration, we offer special tap workshops with visting guest artists.

Saturday Schedule

10 am – 11:15 am: Artist 1, Advanced (Ages 13+) – $40

10 am – 11:15 am: Artist 2, Intermediate (Ages 9+) – $40

11:30 am – 12:45 pm: Artist 2, Advanced (Ages 13+) – $40

11:30 am – 12:45 pm: Artist 1, Intermediate (Ages 9+) – $40

Purchase both classes of a level and save $10! Discount will be applied after registration.

Workshops will be held at Keane Sense of Rhythm's new studio.

Headshot photo of Katherine Kramer

NTTD Celebration at Celtic Junction

Students performing a KSR tap piece

National Tap Dance Day features performances by KSR’s Youth Tap Ensemble, as well as performances from students and dance studios around the metro.

This event is free to attend and typically hosts a capacity crowd comprised of student’s families and friends, dance lovers, and local area residents. We foster a welcoming environment and are always excited to host attendees as diverse as our performers!

Come watch amazing tap dancing/ Or better still - take part in our program! We invite area tap groups to perform with us. There is a small fee to participate. Proceeds from the event go towards our operating expenses and our arts programming in St. Paul Public Schools.

Typical Schedule of Events

12:30 pm: Tappy Hour, a free class for adults!
1:15 pm: Youth Tappy Hour, a free class for kids!
2:00 pm: Tap Performances - including our own Youth Tap Ensemble
3:15 pm: Raffle Drawing
3:20 pm: More Performances
3:45 pm: Everybody Jams!