Athens Tap Jam Celebrates 10th Season With Tap Legend Derick K. Grant

Theatre of the NO, Athens' premier English-speaking theatre, hosts  10th Anniversary Edition of Athens Tap Jam, celebrating with a special edition featuring internationally acclaimed tap dancer, choreographer, and director Derick K. Grant, on Friday 14th March at 22:30. As Greece’s only permanent event dedicated to improvised jazz and tap dancing, following in the footsteps of Smalls Jazz Club in New York. 

The evening will begin with a high-energy first set featuring Athens Tap Jam’s creators, guest artists, and the live house band, ensuring a thrilling fusion of music and dance. Following this, an open jam session will welcome dancers and musicians of all levels to take the stage. 

Derick K. Grant, a towering figure in the global tap dance community, has built an illustrious career spanning over three decades. He starred in Broadway’s Bring In ‘Da Noise, Bring In ‘Da Funk, received the prestigious Bessie Award. In 2021, he was honored as one of five tap dance legends commemorated with a U.S. postage stamp celebrating the legacy of tap dance in America. Grant has also collaborated with Só Dança on an innovative new line of professional tap shoes, further cementing his influence in the dance world.

Founded in 2014 by Natasha Chanta-Martin and Elina Vafeiadi, Athens Tap Jam has grown into a premier destination for jazz and tap dance enthusiasts, hosting a remarkable roster of world-class performers, including Sarah Reich, Max Pollak, Roxane Butterfly, Heather Cornell, Tony Romano, Lenny Sendersky, Thomas Wadelton, Pedro Consorte, and Dayna Szydrowski. Recognized for its contributions to the jazz tap scene in Europe, ATJ was recently honored by the Changing Times Tap Initiative of New York.

Andreas Papagiannakopoulos: electric guitar

Panagiotis Charalambopoulos: double bass

 Seraphim Tourikas: drums

Host: Thanos Daskalopoulos

Special Guests: Derick K. Grant, Adédèjì , MC YinkaCredits

Poster design: Sotiria Bramou

Social Media:Kallia Gerakianaki

PR & Communication: Eleftheria Sakareli

Date: Friday 14th March  I Arrival at 22:00 I starts at 22:30

Tickets: 10€

Note: The theatre also offers a bar with affordable prices (beer 3€, drinks 6-8€)

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Tap Dance Workshops with Derick K. Grant – March 15-16, 2025

As part of this exclusive weekend, Grant will also conduct beginner and advanced tap workshops at PLAYGROUND for the Arts. Renowned for his unparalleled musicality, deep-rooted knowledge of traditional tap, and innovative teaching methods, Grant offers a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for dancers to learn directly from one of the most respected figures in the tap world.

For workshop details and registration contact: +30 694 868 3607

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