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CHOREOGRAPHY RESIDENCIES

AUG 25-28

AUG 29-SEPT 1

MAIN FESTIVAL WEEKEND

AUG 29

ALL STAR CONCERT

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The DC Tap Festival, presented by the Chloé and Maud Foundation, is the largest tap festival in the world! This annual event offers master dance classes, a filmmaking workshop, panel discussions, dance battles, jam sessions and entrepreneurship courses. 

Our mission is to inspire and unite tap dancers and dance lovers from around the world, and together, heighten the global respect and appreciation for the rich American art form of tap dance. We welcome all people, regardless of economic status, age, gender, artistic or cultural background. The DC Tap Fest is a haven for the creative and artistic process, and fosters the growth of the next generation of artists, entrepreneurs and world changers.

ARE CONCERT TICKETS INCLUDED IN PACKAGE DEALS?

No, they are not. Concert tickets are sold separately, and are...

ARE FESTIVAL T-SHIRTS INCLUDED IN PACKAGE DEALS?

No, they are not. Festival t-shirts can be purchased...

HOW DO I BUY A TICKET TO THE ALL-STAR CONCERT?

Open for instructions to purchase tickets.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

WHAT LEVEL DO I REGISTER FOR?

These are suggestions of what level might be most appropriate for you or your dancer coming to ...

HOW DO I GET MY DC TAP FEST T-SHIRT?

There are no pre-orders for DC Tap Fest shirts...

WHAT DO THE PACKAGES INCLUDE?

The I LOVE TAP Package — Full Festival Access Pass includes...

WHAT DO I NEED TO DO TO BE IN THE VIDEO SHOOT?

Video shoot dancers MUST learn choreography in their chosen level before the day of the video shoot. To do so, attend...

DO CHOREOGRAPHY RESIDENCY STUDENTS PERFORM IN THE ALL-STAR CONCERT?

Yes! They will perform in the concert. Each choreographer will let students know what they will wear. ALL STUDENTS ARE...

WHAT IS THE ADULT PROGRAM/ADULT BEGINNER CLASSES?

These are classes for students 16+ where dancers...

WHEN SHOULD I PLAN TO LEAVE AFTER THE FESTIVAL IS OVER?

It is recommended that you plan to depart Monday, Sept 1

WHAT IS A CHOREOGRAPHY RESIDENCY?

The Choreography Residencies are four-day workshops where...

WHAT IS THE STUDENT SHOWCASE AND CUTTING CONTEST?

Student Showcase: Students are given the opportunity to showcase their talents. Max 1 ...

WHAT IS SISTERHOOD/BROTHERHOOD?

Sisterhood/Brotherhood Classes are an opportunity to build self-esteem...

WHAT IS THE TEACHER TRAINING WORKSHOP?

The teacher training workshop is a three day program...

WHAT IS MALIK'S WAE?

Malik Dope Drummer is an incredible drummer from DC...

LOCATIONS

Open for location information.

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2025 SCHEDULE

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SCHEDULE SUBJECT TO CHANGE.
PLEASE REFER TO WEBSITE FOR MOST UP TO DATE INFO.
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2024 FACULTY

FACULTY SUBJECT TO CHANGE.
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HOTEL INFO

HOTEL INFORMATION AND GROUP RATE COMING SOON!

The DC Tap Festival Classes and Events are held at:

THE WESTIN DC CITY CENTER

1400 M ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC, 20005

All Star Concert Venue TBA!
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Choreographed and Directed by Chloe Arnold, Shot and Edited by Walker Ucherek

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DCTF 2023 MUSIC VIDEO - HONORING TINA TURNER

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