Tender Taps

Tender Taps is a male Earth pony character introduced in the My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic series, specifically in the season six episode "On Your Marks." He is characterized by his orange coat, two-tone purple mane and tail, purple eyes, and a cutie mark featuring a top hat and spotlight. Tender Taps is depicted as a shy dancer who struggles with stage fright, despite his passion for dancing. Throughout the episode, he receives encouragement from Apple Bloom and the Cutie Mark Crusaders, ultimately overcoming his fears and performing at a dance recital, which leads to him earning his cutie mark. His character was inspired by the legendary dancer Gene Kelly, and his voice actor shares his initials with Tender Taps' name, which was noted as a happy coincidence by the show's director. Tender Taps makes appearances in other episodes, including cameos and references, and is also featured in various merchandise and mobile games related to the franchise.