Most recently the rhythm tap Master at Oklahoma City University, Mr. Fagan’s experience spans into its’ third decade and encompasses all facets of the entertainment industry. Honored to have been offered the Artist in Residency position, OCU is the only University in the World that awards a scholarship in Rhythm Tap! Originally from Chicago, Mr. Fagan’s teaching skills lead him to become among the most sought after tap master in the industry today.

Performing to sell out crowds in Las Vegas for the past eight years, Jay Fagan’s career includes both solo and duet performances. Jay has currently developed and choreographed a unique new brother sister novelty act called SIBLING RILVARY. Connie, (his baby sister) has all the same skills as her sibling, nine years her senior. Fagan takes a back seat when presenting the duo on stage to allow for his sister to show off all that he has taught her. The act has performed at Chicago’s famed Drury Lane Theatre to sell out standing ovation crowds as well as a variety of Showrooms in Las Vegas.

Technically, Fagan has been trained by the very best tap dancers in the business including Gregory Hines, Henry LaTang, Sam Weber and Savion Glover, to name a few. His polished performances have been seen by the President of the US, at the Kupio Dance Festival in Finland, Canada’s Windsor Casino, Las Vegas’ Flamingo, Luxor & Suncoast Hotel Casinos, Trump Plaza in Atlantic City and a multitude of conventions, master workshops and studios around the world.

Beyond his mastery of tap, he has studied all mediums of dance including jazz, modern and ballet and is a highly sought after instructor and choreographer. He’s worked with DEA (Dance Educators of America), DMA (Dance Masters of America), CNADM (Chicago National Association of Dance Masters), the Kansas Tap Festival and the Chicago Human Rhythm Project. He’s choreographed pieces for Chicago’s foremost tap company, ETC (Especially Tap Company), and a variety of revues in Atlantic City and Las Vegas and has received the Presidential Scholar Award and American Dance Award.

Jay’s array of awards, choreographic competition placements and unique style of education delivery, puts him in a league of his own.

A profound quote from an adult student… “It is rare to find an artist who can both “do” and “teach”. You have the double gift of real talent in both performance & education. I also appreciate how you sneak in some morals & virtues with the entertainment. The world sure could use a lot more of those lessons.”… Mary Beth Turek