JUBA! Masters of Tap and Percussive Dance

Event Type
Performance
Event Description

Extraordinary foot drummers and percussive arts masters from around the globe share the Studebaker Theater stage for JUBA!

This concert features performances by some of the country's leading masters of tap and percussive dance, including a world premiere by CHRP's new Artist in Residence, Dani Borak; solo performances by former Tap Scholars Jumaane Taylor and former CHRP ensemble member Tristan Bruns; STOMP alumna and Broadway hoofer (Shuffle Along) Lisa LaTouche; and many more.

JUBA! performances are on Friday, July 21 and Saturday, July 22 and both shows are completely distinct. For more information about the line-up for Friday's performance, or to purchase tickets, click here. More information about Saturday's line-up will be available on this page soon.

The JUBA! concerts are the culminating events of Chicago's prized citywide festival, Rhythm World. Rhythm World runs July 17–23 and includes scores of courses, master classes, and workshops, the 17th Annual Youth Tap Ensemble Conference, a brand new STOMP intensive focusing on body drumming and found-object percussion and teacher certification. 

Dance Styles
Tap / Rhythm