Mr. Taptastic

Description

Mr. Taptastic(Brian Davis) is a versatile Singer, Tap Dancer, Teacher, Choreographer and MC who's flexible self contained performance set up has enabled him the opportunity to perform for a number of diverse clients and venues which include theater, cabaret, television, cruise ships, coporate events, community events and private functions. He performs golden age, jazz and r&b standards with universal messages that bring people together with joy and exuberance.

Biography

"Mr. Taptastic"(TM) Brian Sylvester Davis started as a street performer. With the support of his mother Angela Marie Davis, he tap danced on a board to raise money for his lessons and trips. He can now gratefully call himself an Audelco Award winning entertainer who is currently featured finalist on HBO MAX's "Second Chance Stage" featuring Taye Diggs, Martina McBride, Heidi Gardner and Emmanuel Acho. His belief is that "I am you and you are me," and he aspires to reach every member of his audience as a member of his own family, thus giving him the nickname "Brother Brian".
Brian began by ... building a foundation in dance with the North West Tap Connection (Formerly TTAAPP Central) in his home town of Seattle Washington under the artistic direction of Dr Darryln A. Smith and Melba Ayco.
In the Duo of the Tapoholiks with Seattle native Alex Jackson, he choreographed the show stopping number “I Like The Way You Move,” which won the Seattle Apollo Star Search and earned the Tapoholiks a spot on the legendary and nationally televised “Showtime at the Apollo”. While competing, Brian attracted the attention of CP Lacey who then offered Brian a spot as the substitute "Executioner" for the Apollo Theater's historic "Amateur Night" competition, a title formerly held by the late great Sandman Sims.
As a graduate of the University of the Arts, he earned a BFA in Modern Dance and a Musical Theater Minor. Brian became Philly Tap Idol for 2008, and is a former member of Tap Team 2 of Philadelphia under the direction of Robert Burden. Brian is also the producer of the official Philly Tap Fest featuring the members of the legendary Tap Team 2.
Brian studied acting and voice with the Lola Louis' Creative and Performing Arts Studio (CAPAS). Lola instilled the "I am You" principle into Brian's life and work. Brian is eternally thankful.
His Theater Credits include, “My One and Only” Goodspeed Opera House, "Rhythm is Our Business" 14th Theater (NYC), "Ziegfeld Midnight Frolic" Liberty Theatre (NYC) "On Kentucky Avenue," Triad Theater New York, NYC,) Broadway's "After Midnight" (International Tour,) Chez Joey, (W/ Savion Glover and Tony Golwyn) and The World According to Micki Grant. (Audelco Award Winning Performance.) Read More

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Experience

Whenever I'm communicating with a client, it's I look at the the space (venue,) geographic location, the backline to create a fair and reasonble fee.
I started as a street performer and learned how to move a crowd based on talent, sensibilty and awareness. With this approach I've been fotunate to travel the world as Mr. Taptastic, a modern day song and dance man.
I have extensive experience in entertainment with live bands on television, cruise ships, theaters and private clients. I approach each opportunity with superb adaptability with the ability to be self contained and problem ... solve as an independent performer. Read More

Previous Clients

My most recent venture (Summer 2025) will be at the 5th Ave Theater in Seattle, WA as a tap dance feature and singer in Broadway's After Midnight. In spring 2025, I was hand picked by Savion Glover for a broadway workshop co-directed by Tony Goldwyn. In the fall of 2024, I made my television debut as Mr. Taptastic on HBO MAX's Second Chance Stage. (Now Streaming.) I've been a variety show feature in Virgin Voyages "Ship Show." In between larger gigs I've been fortunate to also work in community centers and schools with orginization like Arts Ignite. I've also performed in fundraisers for ... the Nkenge Foundation and private events such as the opening party for Broadway's "Just in Time." Read More

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