RhythmiCLE Sound Tap Company
RhythmiCLE Sound Tap Company is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization whose mission it is to continue the legacy and teaching of America’s dance, tap, for dancers, the community, and American culture.
We hold monthly technique classes and rehearsals. We work to restore historical choreography created by tap masters from the 1900s. We host current masters of tap to teach dancers in our community, and we hold ensemble performances throughout the year both in concert and at charitable events. We believe preserving and passing on America’s indigenous dance form is key to our history and our future generations.
Our goal is to create an organization that can offer scholarships to deserving individuals to attend tap festivals and take classes as well as attending and participating in our other productions. We also strive to perform throughout the community at senior homes, hospitals, schools, local festivals, and community centers.
Our members travel from all over Ohio and Pennsylvania. They are masters of their craft and they enjoy making new friends and traveling to perform and take class. We have created a home for those who love this art form and we only hope to grow our community over the coming years.
Our Members
Alexcia is 16 years old and a junior at Newark High School. She has been dancing for 13 years and her home studio is J.A.Z. Dance and More. Alexcia has been a member of RSTC for 6 years along with being part of the United States Tap Company, and Ohio Elite Tap Company. Alexcia also attends many competitions and recently won a national... Read More
Aly is a sophomore in high school from Pickerington, Ohio. She took her first dance class when she was just 2 years old and hasn’t stopped since! She has trained and performed multiple styles of dance with JAZ Dance and More since 2011. She loves jazz, lyrical and musical theatre however tap dancing is by far her most favorite and she... Read More
Ava is a 13 year old tap dancer from Pennsylvania. She takes weekly class at Ludovici Dance Academy and has placed in top overalls for her work in tap dance. She joined RhythmiCLE Sound one year ago to surround herself with people who love tap as much as she does. She has enjoyed the last year traveling to perform and take class with her friends and is looking forward to a new year of growth, travel, and friendships.
Brittany is from Independence, Ohio. Her dance training began at the age of eight at Revolutions Dance Academy under the direction of Lisa and Tricia Bires. She continued her dance training at Baldwin Wallace University where she graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communication Disorders and Dance. During her time at BWU, Brittany... Read More
Callie Friar, from Perrysburg, OH, was a dancer at The Beat Dance Company for 12 years, and for 10 of those years, she danced competitively. During those years, Callie was trained in ballet, jazz, tap, contemporary, lyrical, and hip hop, but she especially excelled in tap. Along with numerous group dances, she competed with a tap solo... Read More
Cara Plants is a 17 year old, Ohio based tap dancer. Cara loves all styles of dance, but specifically is dedicated to tap. She started tap dancing when she was 8 years old at J.A.Z Dance and More, and continues to train there. Cara was a part of Cleveland Tap Repertory from 2018-2022, and is now a founding member of RhythmiCLE Sound... Read More
Emily Kaplan is from Independence, Ohio. She currently attends the University of Akron pursuing a major in biomedical engineering and a minor in dance. Emily danced at Revolutions Dance Academy for 14 years and competed for 10 years. She continues to choreograph routines at RDA. This is Emily’s first year with RhythimiCLE Sound Tap Company and she is excited to continue to perform!
Madelyn Maly is a freshman at Saint Joseph Academy and has danced for over 10 years. This will be her third year in CTR/Rhythmicle Sound and she’s loved traveling and performing with her friends. She’s looking forward to another season with another great group of people.
Rachel Perko is a recent graduate of Kent State University, majoring in advertising and minoring in marketing. Rached danced at Revolutions Dance Academy for 14 years, competing for 13 years in a variety of styles. She took many dance classes while in college and had the opportunity to perform in the BFA Senior Dance Showcase her junior... Read More
Tira is a tap dancer from Cleveland, Ohio and is currently pursuing a degree in Graphic Design at Rochester Institute of Technology in New York. At RIT, she has also been accepted as a performing arts dance scholar and is a member of Vis Viva Dance Company. She trained in many disciplines starting at the age of three up until graduation... Read More
Tori Shaner is a passionate tap dancer from New Castle, Pennsylvania. She is starting her second year with the company and she could not be more excited! She is currently a Junior in high school at Lincoln Park Performing Arts Charter School where she is a dance major. Tori continues her dance education at Ludovici Dance Academy where... Read More
Vivian is a current Protégé with Inlet Dance Theatre who holds her BFA in dance and BSEd in exercise science from The Ohio State University. Her training is primarily in contemporary, jazz, tap, African, and ballet, as well as mat and reformer Pilates. She teaches Pilates, dance, and group fitness classes to children and adults and... Read More
What we do
Biweekly technique class
Biweekly repertory rehearsals
Choreography with masters of tap
In-house intensives with masters of tap
Local performances at nursing homes, festivals, art shows
Performances throughout the country at tap festivals
Book a Performance
We can produce 45min - 90min performances at your event. We provide our own flooring and sound system.
Payment Info
We accept all credit and debit cards, PayPal, Venmo, and cash.
Contact Us
Current Rehearsal Location (Rented Space)
788 West Market Street
Akron, OH44303
Upcoming Performances/Events
11/24 @4pm
IX Center Christmas Connection
Email us to inquire about open company class dates/times.
Thank You to our donors!
- Felix Ruiz and friends
- Kaulig Giving
- Key Bank Foundation
- Martell School of Dance
- Sainato's at Rivergate
We are excited to announce that we are in our first year of non-profit 501c3 status. As we work to build the tap dance community and continue to help keep the culture and traditions of tap dance prevalent and correct we need help. We are still a small company and we would like to provide more services and financial aid to those less able to pay for the expense of dance to have an equal access to this art form and the ability to make it a career, should they choose. In order to preserve the history of dance, we also need funding to bring in masters of the field who are more closely linked to the creation of tap dance. Those who lived and heard the stories by the original masters of tap need to tell these stories and in order to share those stories with Ohio, we need funding. Any donation, small or large is extremely appreciated and helpful. Tax deductible receipts are available. Donations can be made using the link below. Please follow your donation with a quick email with your contact information so we can follow up with you. An immense thank you to our current supporters listed below.