‘Classic Tap!’ aims to preserve the golden era of tap dancing in film and Broadway

Diane Davisson knew she had to tap more than her feet to preserve the legacy of tap dancing.

The producer, choreographer and dancer tapped into the movement’s history, as well as on the shoulders of some of the scene’s most prolific stars. Davisson’s effort resulted in the production of “Classic Tap!,” which incorporates performances by five of today’s top tappers, including historian and author of “Tap! The Greatest Tap Dance Stars and their Stories, 1900-1955,” Rusty Frank; marathon tapper Dorothy Nichols; and director...