BC On Tap Blends Genres at Annual Showcase

By eRin PendeR Heights Staff

Dancing to rap, pop, and every genre in between, Boston College

On Tap’s second annual showcase highlighted the talent and versatility of the group.

The Rat was transformed into a theater on April 21 for the evening show, titled It’s Tappening

The stage was surrounded by audience members, and the bright stage lights changed colors to match the moods and songs of the various dances.

It’s Tappening opened with a dance choreographed by Isabella Kelley, MCAS ’25, and Mary Walvoord, MCAS ’26, to Earth, Wind & Fire’s “Let’s Groove,” which was an exciting and engaging introduction to the rest of the show. This was fol- lowed by Isaac Dunbar’s “Bleach,” choreographed by Audrey Berger, MCAS ’25, and Vanessa Rigoglioso, MCAS ’25.

On Tap’s program featured Lake Street Dive’s cover of “Rich Girl,” choreographed by Emily Murphy, LSEHD ’24, and Alexandra Biddle, MCAS ’24, a preview of a piece that will be performed next week at Dancing with bOp! at the 25th Annual Arts Festival.

On Tap showcased clean and synchronized movements in this dance—every dancer looked like they enjoyed performing.

“The most exciting part of the show for me was being able to come together as a whole team and celebrate the amazing year we had together,” said Murphy, who will serve as co-president of On Tap during the 2023–24 school year with Kaylyn Eigen, MCAS ’25.

The members’ joy for dancing and community was evident in all of the dances, especially the rookie dance and the senior dance.

These dances demonstrated the vitality of both new members and those who have been with the team throughout their college careers. Three of the new On Tap freshmen performed “Music for a Sushi Trio,” choreographed by Natalie Gualario, LSEHD ’24, and Moira McDermott, MCAS ’24, to Harry Styles’ “Music for a Sushi Restaurant.”

The dance was playful, but also showcased the talent of the youngest and newest members of the group.

Each of the three dancers had their own moment onstage, demonstrating the importance of each individual to the team.

The senior dance, choreographed by all of the On Tap seniors, was set to “The Spins” by Mac Miller. “The Spins,” which many consider a classic college song, is often played at parties, so it seemed fitting that the seniors’ celebration of their time at BC and in On Tap would be set to this song.

The energy of the audience was palpable throughout the senior dance. One highlight from the dance was a moment in which all of the dancers lined up in the middle of the stage and spun around one at a time, a nod to the title of the dance.