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Tampa Bay Taps – Center for Tap Dance
Fostering tap dance culture and community in Central Florida
We are excited to announce the 2026 Festival!
This year’s event will be held June 16th-22nd, 2026. The Festival show, COPASETIC, will take place on June 20th at the Straz Center for the Performing Arts inside Ferguson Hall. Tickets will be on sale soon!
Faculty this year include Derick Grant, Aaron Tolson, Leah Silva, Ashlyn Bolton, AND MORE TO BE ANNOUNCED with additional bootcamp instruction by Tampa Bay Taps instructors TBA .
The Festival classes and programs will take place at the Barrymore Hotel in Downtown Tampa! We invite you to browse our registration options below. Please inquire with any questions!
The 1- or 2-day Class Track includes multiple levels so every dancer can enjoy and learn! We offer Mini Bootcamp, Intermediate, Advanced, and Advanced Beginner / Adult classes. There will be 26 different class options to choose from, open to all ages and tap dance-experienced dancers! Check out each class block for a further detailed look into our class offerings!
The Professional Development Program! Sculpt your mind, body, and spirit in the professional dance world.
Perform at Disney World, participate in photo and music video shoots, take PDP Master Classes, receive mentorship, and more.
COPASETIC Performance Track Provides students with additional choreography and stage performance experience!
Mini Bootcamp for dancers aged 7-12 Mini Bootcamp includes 1- or 2- day class options as well as a presentation during the Festival’s Tap Jam and Wrap Party.
Those with limited time can register à la carte, on a class-by-class basis by emailing tampabaytaps@gmail.com or contacting us!
NEW THIS YEAR
The Tampa Bay Tap Festival Student Showcase! Dancers will be able to register to perform a solo, duet, trio, small group, or large group in this new casual showcase. Free to attend with additional charges to participate. *limited spots available*
Tap Jam and Wrap Party! Following the Festival events, join us in celebrating the week during a tap jam with live musicians and dessert reception! Scholarship announcements will be made at this time. Free to attend, RSVP required.
We have two Festival-themed shirts this year which can be reserved with an online purchase or bought during the Festival.
When adding Program tuition packages to your cart, please be sure to include the registration fee which is required of all participants.