Sep 29, 20192 min read

Soul'd Out

The Brightside was proud to present, The Tap Factor in “Soul’d Out!” a live music event featuring tap dance sensations Christopher Erk, Derick K. Grant, Anthony J. Russo, and Jabu Graybeal. Come share an evening with these four globetrotting tap dancers as they give their only public performance in town after spending a month touring their show ‘Feet Speak” throughout Dayton area public schools on behalf of the Muse Machine.

Accompanied by Dayton’s own Premium Blend, this highly energetic and collaborative dose of music and Tap dance was one like never seen before. An all ages show, there was even a tap class prior to the show with Chris Erk, and some crowd interaction during the performance.

The Tap Factor was founded in Dayton by former resident Christopher Erk over ten years ago. While teaching at Wright State University, Sinclair Community College, Dayton Dance Conservatory and beyond, participants would meet weekly at the Tap Factor’s Front Street studio where donation-based Tap classes evolved into a local community of dancers that could be found sharing their joy for Tap at city events throughout the year. Since then, they have taken to the stage collaborating with organizations such as Best Buddies, the Boys and Girls Club of America, with performances at Carnegie Hall and more. Check out the Tap Factor’s journey online by visiting www.thetapfactor.com