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 ...
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...
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2025 LOCATIONS
The DC Tap Festival Residency Rehearsals are held at:
CITYDANCE, FRIENDSHIP HEIGHTS LOCATION
5207 WISCONSIN AVE NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20015
The DC Tap Festival Weekend Classes and Events and the All Star Concert are held at:
THE WESTIN DC CITY CENTER
1400 M ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC, 20005
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DC TAP FEST 2026
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.
CHECK OUT THE HOLLYWOOD TAP FEST!
Upon registering for the Hollywood Tap Fest, you will receive an email confirmation that contains a 15% off coupon code to the DC Tap Fest. Join us!