Tap Dancer and Choreographer Michelle Dorrance, 2015 MacArthur Fellow

Michelle Dorrance is a tap dancer and choreographer reinvigorating a uniquely American dance form in works that combine the musicality of tap with the choreographic intricacies of contemporary dance. The MacArthur Fellowship is a $625,000, no-strings-attached grant for individuals who have shown exceptional creativity in their work and the promise to do more. Learn more at and explore their stories on social media with the hashtag #MacFellow.