Chicago’s premier tap dance ensemble celebrates the joy and artistry of tap dance with a stunning view of the company in performance and rehearsal. Unexpected and evocative photographs capture the essence of what it means to be a tap dancer today, while instructional and inspirational quotes from the masters of tap, both past and present, give readers quirky, inside tips and anecdotes from those who have risen to the heights of the profession. Designed for dancers and fans alike, Top Tap Tips is just the book for the dancer in your life.

Chicago Tap Theatre has published “Top Tap Calendar 2009,” a rich and colorful twelve-month calendar featuring many never-before-seen photographs of the company in performance. Shot by award-winning Chicago photojournalist Josh Hawkins and designed by Jenna Deidel, “Top Tap Calendar 2009” is a rarity in the field of dance calendars, if not an outright one-of-a-kind offering. Each month conveys a surprising new image of tap in action, making “Top Tap Calendar 2009” a perfect holiday gift for tap fans – or indeed dance fans – of any age.

Chicago’s premier tap dance ensemble celebrates the joy and artistry of tap dance with a stunning view of the company in performance and rehearsal. Unexpected and evocative photographs capture the essence of what it means to be a tap dancer today, while instructional and inspirational quotes from the masters of tap, both past and present, give readers quirky, inside tips and anecdotes from those who have risen to the heights of the profession. Designed for dancers and fans alike, Top Tap Tips is just the book for the dancer in your life.