Jerry Moss Plaza will be transformed into the “Super Villainz Tap Dance Park” from May 24-30. (photo by Tim Street-Porter/courtesy of TMC)

The Music Center will transform Jerry Moss Plaza into the “Super Villainz Tap Dance Park” later this month, providing a week-long celebration surrounding National Tap Dance Day on May 25 and honoring the ultimate unity between music and motion.

The public is invited to create their own personal beat with their feet in a safe manner with specially designated areas to ensure social distancing. Guests will experience tap dancing outdoors on up to 35 tap boards with five different types – from specially constructed wooden sandboxes sprinkled with sand to newly developed prototype boards that use technology to amplify tap sounds – creating a new and unique dance playground for the public to enjoy.

Additionally, the Music Center will show an installation of tap dance-related films curated by “The Super Villainz” on the plaza’s two giant LED screens, including “Stormy Weather” and “Been Rich All My Life,” as well as archival clips from the golden age of Hollywood and tap performances from tap dance legends such as the Hines Brothers. Tap guides, sourced by local tap schools, will be on hand to help deepen the tap park experience for participants.

Attendance is free, but advance reservations are required for a 30-minute experience Monday, May 24, to Sunday, May 30. No experience or tap shoes necessary; face masks are required. No outside food will be permitted; participants may bring their own water bottle.

The Jerry Moss Plaza at The Music Center is located at 135 N. Grand Ave. For information, hours of operation and advance reservations, visit musiccenter.org/tapdancepark.