“At the heart of my work is a desire to bring people together, to encourage intimacy, and to promote the value of play as a tool in creating a more humane world.”
“You can see the tradition in her work, but she’s also stretching the concept of tap dance.”
Upcoming Class!
A deep dive into the Artistry of Tap Legend
Ralph Brown
An Intermediate/Advanced Tap Retreat Taught by Katherine Kramer
October 3 - 5, 2025
Primrose Retreat - 1261 County Rd. U, Verona, WI
Single Session: $60, 2-3 Sessions: $55 each, 4-5 sessions: $50 each
Visit the Classes Page for more info and to sign up!
The Footsteps and Footwork of Tap Master, Ralph Brown. What were the steps he took to becoming a successful tap dancer and what did they sound like?
Katherine’s own history in tap goes back to NY in the 1970s, during which time she had the great pleasure of studying for 2 years with Ralph Brown. She first heard Ralph, in his hot pink tap shoes, at an event organized by Jane Goldberg at the Village Vanguard in 1978. After moving to NY in 1931 and becoming a regular at the Hoofer’s Club, Ralph went on to working at the Cotton Club, where he performed and toured with Cab Calloway for many years. He performed as well with Charlie Parker, and Duke Ellington, among others, and was a member of “The Original Hoofers.” Ralph performed in films, and on Broadway in “Black and Blue.” His enthusiasm for tap was infectious!!!
Katherine has kept his material alive in her repertory since that time and is committed to sharing both his history and artistry.
