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Jojo and Evie Share Team USA’s Journey at the World Tap Dance Championships in Prague

From fierce competition to shocking disqualifications, Christine and Salt bring you the inside scoop from the World Tap Dance Championships!

Evie Kieran is on the left and Jojo Brucato is on the right
Evie Kieran is on the left and Jojo Brucato is on the right
Cheri Forbush

Christine and Salt caught up with Jojo Brucato and Evie Kieran, two talented dancers representing Team USA at the World Tap Dance Championships in Prague! Jojo and Evie, part of a Connecticut-based crew, shared their excitement, saying they’re having a blast and keeping an eye on Team Mexico and Team Great Britain—their biggest competition.

The girls also revealed some words of wisdom from their gold medal-winning coach, Jillian McNamara: “Get out there, look the judges in the eye, and give it your all!”


Some of the girls watching the dancers while trading pins and things with kids from other countries.Some of the girls watching the dancers while trading pins and things with kids from other countries.Cheri Forbush

Their team includes dancers from Wallingford, Cheshire, North Haven, and beyond, with Scotland Forbush, dance mom Cheri's daughter, also on the roster. Cheri, from Durham, said their group represents 22 studios from Connecticut, Massachusetts, New York, New Jersey, and Indiana. Only three routines per country are allowed in each age group and category, making it a huge achievement for so many local dancers to qualify.

Adding to the excitement, one team has already been disqualified for using a song with inappropriate lyrics!

Stay tuned to 96.5 TIC as Christine and Salt continue checking in with Team USA throughout the week for more updates from Prague! 🎶✨

From fierce competition to shocking disqualifications, Christine and Salt bring you the inside scoop from the World Tap Dance Championships!