Tappin' in is back for 2025!
Tappin’ In is a not-for-profit company founded after a successful project for the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games Culture Programme.
Inspired by our working-class backgrounds, we formed Tappin’ In to create accessible projects for those who may feel excluded from the arts. We believe in breaking down barriers using joyful, inclusive art forms, fostering skills and enthusiasm in a supportive environment.
Eight groups of people from across the East Midlands and beyond will take part in a 12-week programme of dance during summer 2025, exploring tap and body percussion. Each group will get the opportunity to perform in their local area, and will feature in a dance film to be premiered in Nottingham in September 2025.
Tappin’ In 2025 brings together partners from the arts, community, health and wellbeing sectors alongside a creative team, to create a bespoke Tappin’ In experience made by and for our East Midlands communities.
“I had an amazing experience, made new friends, learnt new skills and got to perform on stage in front of amazing crowd.” Participant feedback, Tappin’ In 2022
Our partners include Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust, Inspire Culture, Live & Local, Blackfriars Arts Centre and Outside Arts.
Tappin’ In is supported by Fabric and Arts Council England.
If you are interested, please contact Martyn Bignell – martyn@liveandlocal.org.uk
