Tap Team, UConn

The UConn Tap Team is a dance group that performs locally and on campus, as well as in regional competitions. Dances are choreographed by local professional dance instructors: currently Amelia Chowaniec and Andrew Parker. Auditions are required. Members are expected to commit to two rehearsals per week and to the team's performance schedule.

HOW WE BEGAN:

UConn Tap was a student-run organization at the University of Connecticut. The club was founded in the Fall 2003 semester, and has since become an official club at the University of Connecticut (January 2004). Starting in the Fall 2004 semester, the interest increased so much that we expanded into the UConn Tap Team of 18 members, now 19, requiring auditions. 

The Tap Team began competing in January 2005. We are an organization of tap dancers who wish to expand upon our talents and learn new methods, steps, and more from each other. Through tap, we strive to create connections with others, both those who tap, as well as those who do not.

Auditions are held at the beginning of every Fall semester.

"I joined the tap team my freshman year and it was one of the best decisions I made at UCONN! I learned so much and became a much better dancer. I also gained so many amazing friends! All the girls (or boys) on this team are amazing and kind and you will have a blast at every practice" - Gabriella, UConn '21

"I joined the tap team my freshman year to make friends and do something that I really enjoy! This team has really helped me adjust to life at UConn and helped me continue to do something I love!" -Kiley, Uconn '22

"I joined UConn Tap Team to meet new people who shared the same love for dance that I did and I am so glad I did! I met some of my best friends on this team. It also was the perfect way to maintain my tap skills while balancing my academics." -Francesca, UConn '21

"Auditioning for the UConn Tap team was one of the best decisions I made in college. The tap team is an amazingly inclusive group and I’ve gained best friends and roommates from the team!" - Elena, UConn '21