Reggio McLaughlin

Reggio “The Hoofer” McLaughlin is a Chicago native who began tap dancing in the parks district. He performed with Ernest “Brownie” Brown, a member of the Original Copasetics, from 1994 to 2009, and continues to share the histories and traditions from Brownie and his generation. McLaughlin teaches at the Old Town School of Folk Music. He has earned many honors, including the Flo-Bert Award, given for achievement in the art of tap dancing. In 2015, the Old Town School honored McLaughlin with their Distinguished Teaching Artist Award, and in 2021 named a dance studio after him.