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The Dance Divas from Ealing, part of Egan Performing Arts, are participating in a nationwide Tapathon event on 23 November 2025 to break a world record and raise funds for BBC Children in Need, exemplifying community spirit and artistic unity across the UK.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
A spirited dance group from Ealing is set to join a nationwide movement aimed at supporting BBC Children in Need through a coordinated Tapathon event. On Sunday, 23 November 2025, the Dance Divas, an adult tap group affiliated with Egan Performing Arts (EPA), will perform a synchronised routine alongside dancers across the UK in an attempt to break a world record. The event will be hosted at Blondin Park Community Pavilion and will be adjudicated by Deirdre Costigan, the MP for Ealing Southall.<\/p>\n
Egan Performing Arts, founded in 2021, has become a beacon for dance and fitness enthusiasts in the borough, offering a diverse range of classes for both adults and children. The Dance Divas, who rehearse regularly at Blondin Park, comprise members aged in their 30s to 50s and have quickly grown in numbers and enthusiasm since their inception earlier this year. This Tapathon event is more than just a performance; it is embedded deeply in community spirit, as it runs in conjunction with a coffee-and-cake afternoon and showcases performances by several of EPA\u2019s groups, including the Little Stars, a class specially designed for three- to five-year-olds.<\/p>\n
Laura Egan, director of EPA, emphasises the dual purpose of their activities: fostering a love for dance while promoting charitable causes. She points to a recent fundraising effort where her school raised over \u00a3300 for Positive About Down Syndrome, spotlighting the personal significance of such initiatives to her family. \u201cOur charity events are a wonderful way to celebrate the work that goes on in class and raise money for worthy causes,\u201d she commented. The Dance Divas have already secured over \u00a3800 towards their \u00a31,000 fundraising target for Children in Need, with hopes to increase contributions through local support.<\/p>\n
This Tapathon event is part of a larger nationwide campaign that unites tap dancers of all ages and abilities. Various dance schools and organisations, including Oris Dance, Arabesque School of Performing Arts, Tappers in Kent, and Neat Feet Dance Academy, are also participating in synchronised performances on the same day, each contributing to the common goal of supporting disadvantaged children across the UK. The event not only celebrates the joy of dance but also aims to break the Guinness World Record for the largest tap dance, underscoring the scale and community engagement of this charitable initiative.<\/p>\n
Tapathon’s appeal lies in its inclusivity, inviting both trained and untrained dancers to join in this nationwide celebration of rhythm and community spirit. As the official Tapathon 2025 website highlights, the event brings dancers together from all corners of the UK to perform simultaneously to raise vital funds, fostering a sense of unity while generating significant support for Children in Need.<\/p>\n
Egan Performing Arts\u2019 Dance Divas and their fellow participants across the country exemplify how artistic expression can powerfully intersect with community service, making a tangible difference for children in need while enriching the cultural fabric of their localities.<\/p>\n