Run under the direction of Juliana Kelly, the Rhythm Ensemble is a pre-professional tap company dedicated to providing unique training and performance opportunities to young tap dancers. Whether you're looking to enhance your current studio training, or gain real-world professional experience, we provide the perfect environment to elevate your skills.

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Our focus is on both technical and musical training, history, improvisation, historical and company repertoire, working with live music, and providing a safe space for dancers to explore their own artistry and voice. The Rhythm Ensemble serves as a stepping stone for young tap dancers to transition into the professional tap dance community.

The Rhythm Ensemble offers four divisions to cater to each dancers individual training needs; the Pre-Professional Division, the Apprentice Division, the Junior Ensemble, and the Foundations Program. Join us for our tenth season!

OUR MANDATE
 

• Provide dancers with unique training opportunities

• Create community among youth tap dancers

• Collaborate with a wide variety of artists in residence

• Learn to work and collaborate with live music

• Expose dancers to the professional tap dance community on a national and international scale

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OUR CORE VALUES

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• Respect

• Community

• Education