IU South Bend Tap and Kickline

What a beautiful day spent at the Festival of Dance on the Morris Performing Arts Stage!

The theatre was truly full of talent yesterday and we are SO grateful to have been apart of such a wonderful celebration!

Thank you to all of the performers we shared the stage with! You are all so talented and we are so grateful for the opportunity to be among such talent!

Thank you to special guest Willie Hinton for putting together such a fantastic closing number for our members Georgia Wiggins, Olivia Ritschard, and many others to perform in! It was such a pleasure to participate and watch this group shine!

Last but certainly not least, Thank you to Dr. Marvin Curtis for not only putting together this lovely event but reminding us how beautifully diverse the world of dance is!

We are so grateful to our Kickline Family that joined us yesterday and cheered us on! We debuted our new number, “Theme from New York, New York” by Frank Sinatra, and you guys will want to see it, I PROMISE!!!

Here’s to another amazing year celebrating the Festival of Dance!

COME JOIN US!!

This Saturday we will be performing amongst beautiful dancers at the Morris Performing Arts Center in the Festival of Dance!

We are so excited to present a new number and really show off our high kicks! 👯‍♀️

We hope to see you there! Details listed below! Admission is FREE!

Happy Memorial Day AND National Tap Day!!

Today, we honor and remember the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country this Memorial Day. 🇺🇸❤️ We are forever grateful for their courage, service, and dedication.

We’re also celebrating National Tap Dance Day. This day is dedicated to the art form that brings rhythm, passion, and energy to our lives! From rehearsals to performances, tap dance continues to connect us through creativity, teamwork, and tradition.

Today we celebrate freedom, remembrance, and the joy of dance. ❤️🤍💙

CONGRATULATIONS GEORGIA!!!

We are screaming Happy Graduation Day to this years senior, Georgia Wiggins!!!🥳

Georgia has been a member of the kickline since BEFORE her freshman year! She has been the best teammate, friend, and tapper we could ask for!

Georgia we are so proud of you and we are so excited to see where you go!

Congratulate our Graduate in the Comments!!❤️🤍

CONGRATULATIONS CIENNA!!!

Cienna is our 2025-2026 Scholarship Recipient!!

We are so proud of her and we can’t wait to see her continue to grow!!

Congratulate Cienna in the Comments!!

**Cienna actually received 3 awards on awards night! We are so proud of her and privileged to have such a smart student as a member of our team!❤️🤍

We had a blast at Pedals and Petals this evening! Thank you to our friends Downtown South Bend for inviting us!

TONIGHT is First Fridays: Pedals & Petals! 🌸🚲 Downtown comes alive from 5–9 PM.

🚲 Pedals: Kick off Michiana Bike to Work Week with a bicycle parade and bicycle decorating contest. Top 3 bikes in both the adult and youth categories win a prize.

South Bend Bike Garage will be on site offering FREE minor bike repairs and valet service to the public.

🌸 Petals: Embrace all things in bloom with a plant sale on the Gridiron and a flower craft activity.

In addition we'll have a Studebaker car show, live music from Blue Eyed Soul and The Music Village Community Jammers as well as performances from the IU South Bend Tap and Kickline and the Spotlight Performers Team.

We can't wait to see you there! 🚲🌸🌷🌺🌼✨

📅Friday, May 1 | 5-9 PM
📍Downtown South Bend | Michigan St.

WOW!!!

We are speechless!! THANK YOU ALL SO MUCH!!

We had a fabulous 2nd Annual Tap and Kickline Show and we are so grateful to all of our Kickline Friends and Family for joining us!!!

We have a few lovely memories from yesterday to share with you! Can you spot your favorite dancer? 👀

If you have any photos or videos, PLEASE share them with us in the comments!!

Thank you all again for your support! This is not the end!!! Come back here for more from the Kickline THIS WEEK!!!

We wanted to give a quick thank you to everyone who helped us at our show!!

Thank you, Briauna Leigh Photography for the AMAZING PHOTOS and capturing our event so beautifully!

AND Bekka Oxley for helping out or Media Coordinator with plenty of videos/photos!!

Thank you to the IU South Bend Ernestine M. Raclin School of the Arts for helping us behind the scenes!

and of course, last but CERTAINLY not least, Thank you to our director Karen Pajor for all you do! This show wouldn’t have happened without you!

HAPPY SHOW DAY!!

Today is day 26/26, which means we get to show off our best moves for you all!!!

We have answered a few FAQs from our comments and messages below!! 👇🏼

If you have any more questions about our performance TODAY, please comment or message us!

We can’t wait to see you all at 2:00pm!

FAQs:

1. When should I arrive?
We would recommend arriving up to 15 minutes prior to the show starting! Plenty of time to find the auditorium, get a good seat, and donate if you feel so included!

2. What happens if I’m late?
Late seating is usually paused until an appropriate break in the performance. You may be asked to wait in the lobby.

3. Is this show appropriate for children?
Yes! This is a family-friendly performance, and guests of all ages are welcome.

4. Will there be an intermission?
No! This performance will run straight through with no intermission.

5. How does seating work?
Seating is general admission, so seats are first come, first served. Arriving early is the best way to get your preferred spot.