The art forms of tap dance and jazz music have inspired one another throughout history, and are meant to be enjoyed together, creating a unique and rhythmic listening experience.  moSTLy TAP and moSTLy JAZZ are the professional dance and music ensembles of STL Rhythm Collaborative.  Together, the ensembles have presented live collaborations of music and dance that have been enjoyed by audiences of all ages throughout the St. Louis area for over 7 years.   

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moSTLy TAP & moSTLy JAZZ are currently the only professional ensembles in the St. Louis area presenting full-length collaborations, honoring tap dance with live music accompaniment.  In September 2021, after only 3 years of collaboration, Ladue News featured STL Rhythm Collaborative as one of “The St. Louis Metro Area’s Leaders in Music."

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The ensembles presented their first self-produced premiere of IN DUE TIME: A Live Music & Tap Dance Tribute to The Dave Brubeck Quartet, earning them national recognition with an invitation to appear

at the renowned Rhythm World Festival in Chicago, IL, presented by Chicago Human Rhythm Project (2022) and the honor of being listed among Dance Magazine's "Top 25 to Watch" in 2023. 

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Since their debut production in 2021, the ensembles have become Companies In-Residence at Missouri Baptist University, unveiling new bodies of work every season.  Some of those works include Live At The Last Hotel (2023), featuring the music of the Hardbop Messengers, moSTLy Holidays (annually), featuring the moSTLy TAP and moSTLy JAZZ ensembles, Latin Pulse (2024), featuring the music of Acoustik Element, and Pockets of The Big Easy (2025) featuring Al Holliday & The East Side Rhythm Band Horns.

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The ensembles are embarking on their 3rd season with fresh new concepts and familiar audience favorites.

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In addition to presenting their own original works, the ensembles often collaborate with local nonprofit organizations to present performances at community events, fundraisers, and festivals.

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If you're interested in booking moSTLy TAP and/or moSTLy JAZZ for an upcoming event, contact us!

info@stlrhythmcollaborative.org

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