Jazz City Tap Fest
"Where Tap Meets Jazz"

Enjoy the rich culture, food and music of this unique American city while studying with our fabulous tap faculty during this three day tap 'feast'!


Choose from our enticing 'menu' of tap options by registering for a 'bundle' or choosing your classes one at a time from the 'a la carte' menu of classes.

From kids and beginners to professionals-we have something for everyone!

Agenda
Friday, October 14
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
6:00 PM - 7:15 PM
6:00 PM - 7:15 PM
6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
7:15 PM - 8:30 PM
7:15 PM - 8:30 PM
Saturday, October 15
8:30 AM - 9:45 AM
8:30 AM - 9:45 AM
9:45 AM - 11:00 AM
9:45 AM - 11:00 AM
11:15 AM - 12:30 PM
11:15 AM - 12:30 PM
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
1:30 PM - 2:45 PM
1:30 PM - 2:45 PM
2:45 PM - 4:00 PM
2:45 PM - 4:00 PM
2:45 PM - 5:30 PM
2:45 PM - 5:30 PM
4:15 PM - 5:30 PM
4:15 PM - 5:30 PM
Sunday, October 16
9:00 AM - 10:15 AM
9:00 AM - 10:15 AM
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
10:15 AM - 11:30 AM
10:15 AM - 11:30 AM
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Faculty

Dianne Walker

Dianne Walker is considered a pioneer in the resurgence of tap dancing. Her twenty-eight year career spans Broadway, television, film and national and international dance concerts. The Boston Herald called her “America’s First Lady of Tap”.

Derick Grant

A native of Boston, Derick K. Grant has been tapping for 27 years. He was an original company member and dance captain for Bring in 'Da Noise, Bring in 'Da Funk at both The Joseph Papp Public Theater/New York Shakespeare Festival and on Broadway.

Nora Clark

Nora Clark, originally from Vermont, danced with the New England Dance Ensemble and The Company at Dancers’ Corner from age 6 to 18..She is the founder and artistic director of the band, Tap That Brass.

Nico Rubio

Nico Rubio, a Chicago Native Tap Dancer, Choreographer and Instructor, is universally recognized as one of the leading Tap Dancers of his generation.

Heidi Malnar

Heidi Malnar is an Emmy and Big Easy Award winning dancer and choreographer from Chicago. She is the Artistic Director of Gulf Coast Theatre on Tap- New Orleans' premier jazz and rhythm tap company.

Star Dixon

Star Dixon, an original principal dancer of world-renowned tap company M.A.D.D. Rhythms, has made a name for herself as a solo dancer.

Sam Emmond

Sam Emmond is from Vermont where she has trained and now teaches at dancers' corner. Sam is a former member of the Boston Tap Company. She is currently a tap dancer in the New Orleans based band, Tap That Brass.

Ethan Sherry

Ethan Sherry, is a native of South Bend, Indiana where he grew up studying tap under Jerry Flint and Sheri Flint Gordan. Ethan is focused on articulating tap as a significant part of American history and a refined art form.

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LOCATION
Kelly Dance Center, 5740 Bundy Road, New Orleans, LA 70127
Map
Location: Kelly Dance Center, 5740 Bundy Road, New Orleans, LA 70127