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The Lady Hoofers Tap Ensemble

A Philadelphia tap company, founded in 2011, that makes its own tap work and stages a holiday show each December. It runs a Class Series, a Youth Ensemble for young women ages 9 to 18, and free tap lessons for students at a Philadelphia elementary school.

  • Paid
  • Kids OK

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What they do

Take a Class Series session at the intermediate or advanced level, audition for the Youth Ensemble each spring, see The Tapcracker holiday show, or ask about the company's free school tap programs.

Who it is for

Who can join
Open to anyone
Who is there
Kids, Teens, Adults of any age

When and where

Class Series sessions run on Sunday afternoons, in two four-week sessions: 3 to 4 pm for teens and adults ages 15 and up, and 4 to 5 pm for youth ages 9 and up. The Youth Ensemble rehearses on Sundays through the fall and holds auditions each spring. The Tapcracker holiday show runs each December.

Days
Sunday
Times
Daytime
Season
Winter

Suzanne Roberts Theatre (show venue)

Address
480 S. Broad St
Part of the city
South

Your first visit

Feeling unsure the first time is normal. Most groups are glad when someone new walks in.

First step: Buy a ticket to The Tapcracker, the December holiday show, to see the company before you take a class..

What to expect

The Tapcracker is a ticketed holiday show with four performances over one December weekend. A Class Series session is one hour on a Sunday afternoon, for four weeks. The Youth Ensemble is pre-professional, so expect serious training rather than a casual class. The site does not list class fees, so ask before you register.

Tips for your first visit

  • Sign up for the newsletter to hear when Class Series registration opens.
  • Everyone needs a ticket to The Tapcracker, and children under three are not admitted.
  • All sales are final, and the show goes on rain or shine with no weather refunds.
  • For accessible seating, email the box office, since the orchestra and mezzanine seats avoid stairs.

Newcomer welcome

Takes some effort for newcomers (2 out of 5). Why we say this: The Class Series is listed only at intermediate and advanced levels, with the youngest group starting at age 9. The Youth Ensemble is by audition, and the summer intensive needs prior tap training. No beginner class is listed, so the way in for a true beginner is unclear..

Cost and commitment

Cost
Paid. Tapcracker tickets run $35 to $65 by seat section. The site does not list fees for the Class Series, the Youth Ensemble, or school programs, so ask through the website contact form.
How often
Seasonal

Access and languages

Wheelchair access
Partly wheelchair accessible
Languages spoken
We do not know yet which languages are spoken.
Access notes
At the Tapcracker venue, the orchestra and mezzanine seats can be reached without stairs. Accessible seating can be requested by emailing the box office.

Requirements

  • Children can take part with a parent.

How to reach them

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Sources and last check

Checked by our research team on October 8, 2026. This was a closer look, including what a first visit is like.

Last seen active
October 2026 (See the evidence)
Last checked by our team
October 8, 2026
Status
Active
Our confidence in this listing
High

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