Wortham Classes
Tappy Hour
Tue, Nov 10, 2026 • 5:15 pm
Henry LaBrun Studio & Ackermann Cole Lounge
Free & Open to the Public
RSVP by Sun, Nov 8
Community, Drinks, Snacks & Tap Dance
Welcome the season with a fun flap-ball-change-step-touch social event! Whether you’ve been tapping for years, are curious to give it a try, or are simply supporting your favorite tapper, this casual, welcoming evening is open to all. Connect with fellow tap enthusiasts, grab drinks and snacks from the cafe, or jump into the 5:45 pm Beginner Tap class before the 7 pm Dorrance Dance Masterclass starts. Bring your tap shoes to join in!
Plan Your Visit
Tuesday, November 10, 2026
- Studio & Lounge open at 5 pm
- Tappy Hour begins at 5:15 pm and runs until 6:45 pm
Use the Henry LaBrun Studio entrance on the far-left side of Wortham Center’s front courtyard (accessed from Biltmore Avenue). Standing signs will direct you to the studio door with a visible “CLASSES” sign posted.
Experience renown tap dance company Dorrance Dance: Wed & Thu, Nov 11 & 12 • 8 pm
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.
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