Ayodele Casel is the tap choreographer for the 2022 Broadway revival of "Funny Girl." The First National Tour production of the show is about to land at Playhouse Square in Cleveland for three weeks.

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The World Championship Tap Dance competition is sponsored by the International Dance Organization (IDO), a nonprofit founded in Italy in 1981. IDO has members from more than 60 nations.

The U.S. team will be competing against tap dance teams from 32 countries – a total of 1,300 dancers from around the world. The Olympic-style competition awards gold, silver and bronze medals.

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With the revival of “Funny Girl,” opening on April 24 at the August Wilson Theater, Ms. Casel is reclaiming the legacy of tap in one of Broadway’s most hallowed productions.

“There are so many young girls that are training in tap dance. A lot of girls are giving up on their dreams because they don’t see an outlet for them to work and share their art.

Last year the trip, including all expenses, cost about $2,000. Both girls have been studying tap for six years, and are greatly looking forward to returning to Germany again this year.

A beloved character in the comedy musical Funny Girl is showing Dallas what tap dance is all about. Broadway Dallas is presenting Funny Girl through Aug. 18 at the Music Hall at Fair Park.