Groove With Me is a free dance school for 400 girls residing in East Harlem and the South Bronx. The mission is to engage with girls after school when 90% of youth violence occurs. Groove With Me builds self-confidence in an effort to prevent teen pregnancy, substance abuse, crime, truancy, relationship violence, and depression. Tap & Tapas is a walk-around tasting event featuring some of NYC’s best chefs, a live auction, and performances from some of Groove With Me’s students.

“I am so happy to be able to hold Tap & Tapas this year,” says Abby McCreath, Executive Director. “The chefs and party-goers have told me it’s their favorite fundraiser. We have some surprises this year so stay tuned.”

Tap & Tapas attracts hundreds of guests each year and raises more than half of the organization’s yearly operating budget. This year chefs from Victor, Brine, La Chula, and L’Amico will be serving guests some of their most sought-after menu items. Signature cocktails will be prepared by Riazul and Angel of Harlem. It honors Skylar Brandt, Principal Dancer at American Ballet Theater, who is being recognized for her dedication as a role model to young girls. Brandt was recently named on Forbes’s prestigious 30 Under 30 list.

Tickets are on sale and start at $200.

About Groove With Me:
Groove With Me was founded in 1996 by Abigail McCreath with a vision that a dance center could become a safe space where girls would discover their potential. Programming aims to empower young women while providing a safe and creative space for the whole family to grow and flourish. Groove With Me celebrates 26 years of ‘dancing to a positive future.’