Tap Dance with Cecily H.

Cecily Herchek hails from northeast Ohio where she has founded her dance career. Having been a competitive dancer for 12 years, Cecily is well rounded in many forms of dance, but her passion is tap. She has had the honor of traveling the country, working with many highly acclaimed and respected tap dancers. Currently, she regularly trains with her mentor, Jason-Samuels Smith. Cecily is also a founding member of the Ohio Elite Tap Company. Among many competitive dance accomplishments, she has also had the privilege of performing as an All-Star dancer for Showstoppers and being the first overall winner of the international, Australian-based, Ooh La La Dance Extravaganza Competition. She has also been recognized by the state of Ohio as gifted and talented in dance with the first-ever perfect evaluation score. Cecily had the extreme honor of being invited to perform with the esteemed members of Rhythm ISS… at the Tapology Call and Response Concert in Flint, Michigan. Additionally, she has also toured with Tapology as a performer in Seattle, Washington. During her inaugural year as a choreographer, Cecily brought success to her students with award-and-Title winning choreography. Most recently, Cecily was commissioned to set choreography on Youngstown State University’s theater students for their spring musical: Once Upon A Mattress. In addition to her outstanding choreographic skills, she continues to work rigorously as an educator, passing down the techniques of tap dance.