Photo: black and white photo of female tap dancer; dancer in an agile, running-like pose

Wortham 2026/27 Season

Dorrance Dance

Wed & Thu, Nov 11 & 12 • 8 pm

Diana Wortham Theatre

Exploding with rhythm and energy, this award-winning New York City-based tap company led by MacArthur Fellow Michelle Dorrance captivates from the first beat. Get caught up in the fleet-footed imaginations of its electrifying dancer-musicians who—as the Bessie Awards noted—“blast open our notions of tap.” Virtuosic, bold, and irresistibly alive, you’ll see why they’ve earned accolades worldwide.

“Tap’s current hot property.” —The Guardian

Preshow and Postshow Discussions—open to all ticketsholders

Wed, Nov 11 – Postshow discussion with the artists in the Diana Wortham Theatre
Thu, Nov 12 – Preshow discussion at 7 pm in the Tina McGuire Theatre

Ticket Info

Reserved seating

$75 Regular
$25 Child

Price before taxes and fees. Ticket fee details

Genre

Dance, tap dance

Spotlight on Dorrance Dance

What to Expect

Electrifying rhythm and movement
Tap dance transformed into music
The artistry and athleticism of extraordinary dancer-musicians
Acclaimed works A Swing Suite and SOUNDspace | REDUX performed in one program

About Dorrance Dance

Founded in 2011 by MacArthur Fellow Michelle Dorrance, Dorrance Dance is an award-winning New York City–based company that shares the extraordinary range of tap dance through performance and education. Known for its ensemble of dancer-musicians, the company explores contemporary tap dance as both movement and music while honoring the complex history and powerful legacy of this Black American art form. Rooted in improvisation, innovation, and an unconquerable respect for tap dance’s traditions and possibilities, Dorrance Dance creates work that engages audiences on both a musical and emotional level.

Plan Your Visit

Wednesday & Thursday, November 11 & 12, 2026

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