2025 FACULTY
AARON TOLSON
sam weber
Leo Manzari
lOREE KENAGY
GERSON LANZA
mELISSA TANnÚs
Leah silva
JOSH NIXON
*Click on the photos to learn more about our faculty*
About us
The San Francisco Tap Festival is an annual event that holds classes with world-renowned professional tap dancers, residencies, history lessons, a jam session, a cutting contest, an adjudicated concert and the "Shufflin' The Fog Away" concert featuring our all-star faculty and talented students accompanied by live music.
Produced by Melissa Tannús, Brazilian tap dancer seen on So You Think You Can Dance, the festival's goal is to create an inclusive space for the local tap community to connect, learn, inspire, dance and most importantly, have fun while celebrating this wonderful American art form. The San Francisco Tap Festival welcomes everyone: professionals and advanced tap dancers who are looking to be challenged, beginning tap dancers who are just starting their journey, adults who are passionate about tap dancing and even tap enthusiasts who are just looking to watch an incredible show.
Let's shuffle the fog away!
2025 Schedule Overview
*Schedule is subject to change*
RegisTER NOW!
To register, please complete the form below and select the class package(s) you'd like to enroll in. Each participant must submit their own form. After clicking on submit, you will be redirected to the checkout page to provide payment details. Your registration will only be finalized once we receive your payment.
If you were awarded a scholarship from one of our partner festivals, please indicate the festival name on the form and remember to enter your discount code at checkout.
learn more about our CLASS PACKAGEs:
To register, please complete the registration form above. Do not add packages directly to your cart. Payment details will be requested after the form is submitted. Your registration will be confirmed only once the form is successfully submitted.
all-star concert
Shufflin' the fog away
sunday, april 6TH, 2025 AT 7:30PM
DANCE MISSION THEATER
If you love dancing and live music, you can't miss our epic full-length concert happening on Sunday! Our faculty, featuring some of the best tap dancers in the world, will be bringing the heat alongside a live band. We are also honored to feature very special guests like talented young dancers from Portland Youth Tap Company, ReVerb Tap Company, Tap Explosion and TapIN Dance Ensemble. Trust us, this show is too awesome to miss! We always sell out, so make sure to save your seats as soon as possible!
* Tickets will be available for pickup at the festival's registration table *
adjudicated
STUDENT SHOWCASe
saturday, april 5TH, 2025 AT 7:30PM
DANCE MISSION THEATER
Our student showcase is a fantastic opportunity to perform your solo, duo, trio, or group routine and receive adjudication from industry professionals who truly understand and appreciate tap dance. Our esteemed faculty will provide detailed feedback to help you refine your performance and prepare for competition season. Plus, it's a great chance to be seen by professionals always on the lookout for new talent!
We are currently not accepting any new submissions, but you can still get your tickets and join us to witness our talented students shine as they showcase their solos, duets, trios and group numbers and get valuable feedback from our faculty!
*Please note that the showcase is only available to students of the San Francisco Tap Festival. To perform in the showcase, students must be registered for a class package.
san fran tap fest store
Can you truly say you experienced SFTF if you didn't take home some merch? Our soft, lightweight t-shirts, hoodies, and water bottles were such a hit last year that they sold out quickly!
Don't miss out – secure yours by pre-ordering today!
* Merchandise will be available for pickup at the festival's registration table *
LOCATION
Address
Dance Mission Theater
3316 24th St
San Francisco, CA 94110,
Contact
getting around
Public transportation is the best way to get to the festival. Dance Mission Theater is directly across from the 24th Street BART station and is it also accessible by MUNI lines 14, 49, 48, 12 and 67.
If you are driving to the festival, please note that the closest parking lot is a few blocks away on 21st and Bartlett, but there is street parking nearby. If you park on the street, avoid leaving belongings in the car, since break-ins are common in San Francisco.
The Mission District offers a variety of accommodations to suit different preferences and budgets including some bed and breakfasts, hotels and Airbnbs. Here's some recommendations: The Inn San Francisco, 1906 Mission, Union Hotel, Noe's Nest Bed & Breakfast & Hotel Sunrise.
FREQUENTLY ASKED qUESTIONS
WHAT LEVEL SHOULD I REGISTER FOR?
Beginner: Tailored for those new to tap dance with 0-3 years of experience, this class provides a slower pace with ample time for step explanations and breakdowns. Beneficial for both adults seeking a comfortable workshop experience and children under 12, it accommodates varying learning needs while ensuring an enjoyable tap dance journey. Please note, this level is not suitable for absolute beginners.
Intermediate: This class is tailored for those who have been tap dancing for 3-4 years and are comfortable with the basic steps and producing clear sounds, but are not yet ready for a faster pace. Participants should be adept at learning challenging choreography that may include turns and jumps.
Advanced: These classes are our most dynamic and rapid-paced. They are ideally suited for students with over 5 years of experience who possess agility, quick choreography absorption, and confidence in improvisation. This level maintains a brisk tempo with minimal step breakdowns, focusing on challenging rhythms and combinations.
whAT IS a repertoire class?
In a repertoire class, students will have four hours to learn a choreographed piece and perform it at the Shufflin' The Fog Away Concert. Advanced students will learn an original work by Leo Manzari, while Intermediate students will be taught the historic piece Laura, created by Buster Brown and taught by Sam Weber.
Are parents, friends or enthusiasts allowed to watch classes?
Unfortunately, due to high number of registrants and the limited space in the studios, observers will not be allowed to watch classes anymore.
Do performers need to purchase tickets to
watch the show?
Due to venue regulations, all performers must have a ticket to watch the shows. Student Showcase performers will receive a ticket included in their registration fee, allowing them to watch the showcase before or after their performance. Shufflin' The Fog Away Concert performers must purchase a ticket if they wish to watch the concert before or after their performance. Tickets must be picked up at the festival's registration table.
how do scholarships work?
Due to limited funding and studio space, we offer scholarships only through partnerships with other tap festivals. Students who have received scholarships at other events must email us at info@sanfrantapfestival.com to obtain their registration code. To confirm their registration, scholarship recipients must complete the registration form and apply the discount code at checkout.