
DEBBIE ALLEN DANCE ACADEMY PRESENTS

THE ALL VIRTUAL 19th ANNUAL L.A. TAP FEST!
JULY 26th – AUGUST 2nd, 2021
7 days of 24/7 online access
July 26th – August 2nd, 2021
We have updated our festival to reflect the current social distancing regulations which means you get to attend virtually and dance with us at home!
7 days of 24/7 online access to:
- 12 Tap master classes
- 3 choreography courses
- 8 Elective courses
- Elder’s Forum Panel Discussion
- Student Showcase
- Faculty Panel Discussion
- And featuring the first ever Virtual Cutting Contest!
12 Master Classes by:
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Jason Samuels Smith (Director)
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Ivery Wheeler
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Dormeshia
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Derick Grant
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Baakari Wilder
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Alexandria “Brinae Ali” Bradley
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Christopher A. Scott
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Chantel Heath
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Tony Merriwether
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B’Jon Carter
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George Patterson
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Amanda Castro
6 ELECTIVE COURSES:
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Nicolea Pettis Samba
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Sean McLeod – Musical Theater
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Titus Fotso – African
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Rocky Smith – Hip Hop
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Rina Mehta – Kathak
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Sue Samuels – Warm-Up
3 CHOREOGRAPHY COURSES:
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Ivery Wheeler
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Baakari Wilder
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Alexandria “Brinae Ali” Bradley
LA TAP FEST
Directed by Jason Samuels Smith and Co-Directed by Emilie Koenig, The LA Tap Fest is a 7-day intensive offering world renowned faculty teaching tap master classes for dancers ages 7 and up. Classes available include Hip-Hop, African, Kathak (classical Indian dance), Lindy Hop, daily History lessons, opening Tap Jam, “Cutting” Contest (winner receives a pair of the Jason Samuels Smith Tap Shoes!), and a student showcase.
12 Master Classes
45 min. each
3 Choreography courses
3 classes @30-45 min. each = 1 course
6 Elective courses
30 min. each
3 Choreography courses
30 min. each
Elder’s Forum Panel Discussion
Moderated by: Jason Samuels Smith
Changing the way we dance together!
3 Choreography courses by:
Ivery Wheeler
Baakari Wilder
Alexandria “Brinae Ali” Bradley
Choose Your Package
3 ways to attend the LA Tap Fest from anywhere in the world!
LEGACY
$50
- Elder's Forum Discussions
- Cutting Contest viewing
- Student Showcase viewing
- 1 Intermediate Choreography Course
QUARANTINE SHUFFLE
$75
- Elder's Forum Discussions
- Cutting Contest viewing
- Student Showcase viewing
- 1 Intermediate Choreography Course
- + Access to 6 (Beginning & Intermediate) Master classes
ALL ACCESS
$100
- Elder's Forum Discussions
- Cutting Contest viewing
- Student Showcase viewing
- All 3 Choreography Courses
- + Access to ALL master classes, courses, electives & events
Cutting Contest Participation fee
$10
- Entry into the virtual Cutting Contest
- A chance to win great prizes!
Student Showcase Participation fee
$10
- Submit your video and it will be uploaded to the website.
- All entries accepted
- top 15 will be chosen by the faculty as part of the 2020 Student Showcase film
7 Evening Events
$5
per event- MON 7/26: Opening Jam
- TUES 7/27: The Forum
- WED 7/28: Cutting Contest
- THUR 7/29: Faculty Panel Discussion
- FRI 7/30: Student Showcase
- SAT 7/31: Concert Flashback
- SUN 8/1: An Evening with Dr. Arthur Duncan
Choreography Courses
Elective Courses
Master Classes
Days of 24/7 Online Access
FAQs
What do I need in order to participate?
All you need is a computer and internet access.
Will the classes be live?
All master tap classes, choreography courses, and elective classes are pre-recorded and you will have 24/7 access to them for the full 7 days. Only (some) evening events will take place live.
Will the teachers see me dance?
Although the faculty will not see you take class with them, we will provide a submission portal for students to send in short videos of what they have learned. We will release excerpts of some of these clips each day on our @latapfest Instagram account.
How many classes can I do in one day?
That is completely up to you! Depending on what package you register for, you will have access to those classes for the full 7 days. Take them all each day if you like!
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