Wicker Park Resident Performs in Return of Chicago Tap Theatre

Wicker Park resident, Molly Eder, performs in Chicago Tap Theatre’s return to the Athenaeum on Saturday, Feb. 19 with For the Love of Tap.

For the Love of Tap features live music from some of Chicago's finest musicians, brand new pieces including the premiere of a new commission from Star Dixon of M.A.D.D. Rhythms and a variety of audience favorites; Moonlight and Alfonso Muskedunder. Additionally, CTT will re-introduce audiences to the well-known feature, Flying Turtles. Flying Turtles was last seen on the Chicago stage in 2013. It is considered by many as one of the most important pieces of concert tap dance choreography. Flying Turtles is a masterpiece of polyrhythm by one of the pioneers of concert tap dance, Brenda Bufalino. CTT is the only company with the rights to perform this piece in Illinois.

Molly Eder is a Pittsburgh native who like many fellow Chicago Tap Theatre members, graduated from Oklahoma City University. CTT’s diverse and talented dancers who will be featured in For the Love of Tap includes, Mark Yonally, Sterling Harris, Molly Smith, Heather Latakas, Sara Anderson, Ali Calmoneri, Amber Buchanan and Chris Large. Choreographers include Brenda Bufalino, Star Dixon, Rich Ashworth, Sterling Harris and Molly Smith.

“After nearly two years, we are excited to have our audiences back in person and share our deep love of tap dance. We look forward to welcoming back those who are familiar with tap along with those who are new to this dynamic genre of dancing,” Yonally stated. “Everyone is in for a very special treat.”

Chicago Tap Theatre is a non-profit 501(c)3 with a multifaceted mission: to preserve America’s indigenous dance form, to promote that dance through story-based shows and innovative presentation, to educate the community and make tap dance accessible to a broad spectrum of people and to foster relationships with other arts organizations.

For the Love of Tap will premiere in-person, Saturday, Feb 19 at the Athenaeum Theatre, 2936 N Southport Ave in Chicago. Following its live debut, the show can be accessed virtually Friday, March 4 at 7pm and will be available to view on-demand through March 13.