STF Classes

Passes and Classes

Festival pass

Our festival pass offers each student access to a full schedule of 14 classes (9 for beginners), arranged by level or theme, as well as entrance to all evening events. All classes in the festival pass will run for 70 minutes. Classes will begin at 10:00 each morning, and end at 17:00 each evening except on the last day, Monday 9th, where the classes begin at 11:00 and end at 13:40 *. The festival pass also includes a morning warm up each day, before the first class starts.

See preliminary schedule.

Note that the master classes on Thursday evening, Monday afternoon and Tuesday daytime are separate and are not part of this festival package.

Level based classes

Students will be separated into tracks based on the experience level selected during registration. All students will have 3 of these classes Friday to Sunday, and 2 on Monday (except beginners, see preliminary schedule). See level description for more info.

Themed classes

All students with a festival pass will also pick one of the themed classes offered each day, Friday through Sunday. These classes will focus on a tap related themes and may not be restricted by level. Themes will be posted as they are decided.

Tap Kids pass

New for this year is a shorter youth program for the next generation of tap dancers! For ages 9-14, we give an entrance to the world of rhythm and dance, trying out for themselves and seeing the world top dancers perform. 4 classes + entrance to the STF Professional Showcase Gala on Monday evening.

Master Classes

We are offering additional classes on Thursday evening, Monday afternoon and Tuesday daytime. The classes are theme and level based and will be taught by the international teachers. Space is limited, so priority will be given to students that register for a festival pass.

Slides

Instructor: Michelle Dorrance
Thursday April 5st, 15:15-16:45
Level: Beginner Intermediate / Intermediate
Michelle will work on developing techniques for sliding smoothly across the stage. A great way to add some dynamics and variety to your dancing. We're gonna make Jimmy proud!

Teachers choice

Instructor: Jasson Samuels Smith
Thursday April 5st, 17:00-18:30
Level: Intermediate and up
Jason will come up with something amazing as always.

Improvisation

Instructor: Dormeshia Sumbry-Edwards
Thursday April 5st, 18:45-20:15
Level: Open level
Improvisation is an incredibly important part of expressing yourself as a dancer without the use of choreographed steps. If you have any hesitations regarding improvising, this class is a must...come find your voice!

Teachers choice

Instructor: Dormeshia Sumbry-Edwards
Thursday April 5st, 20:30-22:00
Level: Intermediate Adv / Advanced

Body Percussion workshop

Instructor: Max Pollak
Monday April 9st, 14:30-17:00
Level: Open level
This special mini workshop will show you how to connect with the beat of your soul and turn your whole body into the instrument. Don't miss this chance to explore this ancient art form with such a master. Everybody is welcome!

Challenging Gravity

Instructor: Michelle Dorrance
Tuesday April 10st, 11:00-12:30
Level: Intermediate Adv / Advanced
As cool as it sounds! Come improve your technique for those advanced steps that are so fun to do. If you want to master 5-count wings...this may be the perfect class to get you there!

Speed

Instructor: Sam Weber
Tuesday April 10st, 12:45-14:15
Level: Intermediate Adv / Advanced
A master of technique, Sam will use this class to focus on the techniques needed to comfortably reach those faster tempos.

Improvisation

Instructor: Michelle Dorrance
Tuesday April 10st, 14:30-16:00
Level: Open level

In style of Gregory Hines

Instructor: Sam Weber
Tuesday April 10st, 16:15-17:45
Level: Beginner Intermediate / Intermediate
Gregory Hines is one of the most well known tap dancers of all time. This class will offer some fun choreography based on the unique styles of the legendary dancer we all love.

* Time is subject to change.