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It's a golden era for women in tap

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Amanda Castro, with percussionist Senfu Stoney, performed in Ayodele Casel's "Chasing Magic" at The Joyce Theater in NYC. (Courtesy of Kurt Csolak)
Amanda Castro, with percussionist Senfu Stoney, performed in Ayodele Casel's "Chasing Magic" at The Joyce Theater in NYC. (Courtesy of Kurt Csolak)

Tap dance has gone in and out of fashion in the U.S. But more women, including women of color, are taking the stage and putting their mark on the dance form.

Reporter Karen Michel spoke with tap dancers Ayodele Casel, Brenda Bufalino and Amanda Castro about their love of tap.

Tap shoes of 85-year-old dancer Brenda Bufalino.<br /> (Karen Michel)
(Karen Michel)

This segment aired on December 27, 2022.

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