Over the past 20 years, CHRP has:

Presented the first and only year-round performance season dedicated to American tap and contemporary percussive arts featuring four annual programs in diverse communities throughout Chicago.

Educated more than 10,000 tap students, teachers, professionals and enthusiasts by hosting the oldest and most comprehensive festival of American tap and contemporary percussive arts in the world.

Engaged in intensive community-based arts education by providing over $250,000 in scholarships to deserving teens to study tap dance during the summer.

Created and fostered the creation of new works by annually commissioning new works for professional repertory companies, semi-professional youth tap ensembles and under-served youth from around the United States.

Celebrated America's contribution to the ancient art of percussive dance and promoted America as a positive influence on global culture.