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

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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:

8 Elective Courses:

African – Kara Mack
Authentic Jazz (Lindy) – Josie Say
Kathak – Rina Mehta
Footwork – Donetta Jackson
Samba – Nicolea Pettis
Hip Hop – Kevin Harris
Jazz – Debbie Allen
Warm-Up – Sue Samuels

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

8 Elective courses

30 min. each

Elder’s Forum Panel Discussion

Moderated by: Jason Samuels Smith

Changing the way we dance together!

3 Choreography courses by:

Jason Samuels Smith (Int. Adv.)
Dormeshia (Adv.)
Ivery Wheeler (Int.)

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
REGISTER

QUARANTINE SHUFFLE
$75
Elder's Forum Discussions
Cutting Contest viewing
Student Showcase viewing
1 Intermediate Choreography Course
+ Access to 6 (Beginning & Intermediate) Master classes
Register

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
REGISTER

Cutting Contest Participation fee
$10
Entry into the virtual Cutting Contest
A chance to win great prizes!
Register

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
Register

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!