San Francisco Tap Festival

San Francisco Tap Festival The San Fran Tap Fest holds workshops, performances and jam sessions with world-renowned tap dancers.

As I finally catch my breath after another , I want to take a moment to thank the incredible people who made this weeken...
06/04/2026

As I finally catch my breath after another , I want to take a moment to thank the incredible people who made this weekend possible 🥰

Thank you to every student who traveled near and far to take classes, perform, and share your love for tap dance with us. Your energy, dedication, and passion are what make this festival so special and seeing your happy faces make all the hard work worth it 🥹

To the parents and families who drove, flew, waited in the lobby, purchased tickets, cheered from the audience, and supported your dancers every step of the way, thank you from the bottom of my heart. Nothing would have been possible without your support🙏🏼

To the studio owners and teachers who encourage your students to continue learning, growing, and experiencing opportunities beyond their home studios, thank you for trusting us 🙌🏼

To our faculty, thank you for sharing your knowledge, artistry, stories, and passion with our students. Thank you for traveling to San Francisco, giving so generously of your time and energy, and helping create an unforgettable experience for everyone involved. I am so grateful for your trust, support, and friendship 🥰

Huge thank you to for hosting us, for removing the Marley, for being so patient and for helping make this event a reality 🫶🏼

Thanks to our musicians for making our closing show come to life so beautifully 😍

To everyone who attended performances or supported us in any way thank you for helping us build this amazing community 🎉

And most importantly, thank you to my team for having my back and helping me so much behind the scenes before during and after the festival. I couldn’t have done it without your help and I’m deeply grateful for each one of you ❤️

This was not an easy year, I was moving cross country a couple of weeks before and I was physically and emotionally exhausted during the festival, but my heart is overflowing with gratitude and happiness to see so much joy, love and community in these photos 🩵

Thank you for being part of our fourth year. We are looking forward to seeing you again next year! 🌁

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Today is the last day of San Fran Tap Fest 🥹🩵And tonight… we celebrate it all with our BIG SHOW! 🔥🎶If you’d like to join...
05/17/2026

Today is the last day of San Fran Tap Fest 🥹🩵

And tonight… we celebrate it all with our BIG SHOW! 🔥🎶

If you’d like to join us for the grand finale, tickets are still available through our website.

Let’s end this festival weekend together in the best way possible ✨

It’s not too late to join us! ✨There’s still time to register for classes through our website — today’s schedule include...
05/16/2026

It’s not too late to join us! ✨

There’s still time to register for classes through our website — today’s schedule includes intermediate and advanced level classes with incredible faculty and amazing energy all weekend long. ❤️

And don’t forget about tonight’s show! Tickets are also still available online if you’d like to come watch an unforgettable evening of rhythm, live music, and tap magic. 🎟️

Register + tickets: www.sanfrantapfestival.com

Last but not least, the woman behind it all, Director 🩵Cited as one of “Tap’s Leading Ladies” by Dance Spirit Magazine...
05/12/2026

Last but not least, the woman behind it all, Director 🩵

Cited as one of “Tap’s Leading Ladies” by Dance Spirit Magazine, Melissa is an internationally recognized tap dancer, choreographer, educator, adjudicator and producer whose work has taken her all over the world. Originally from Brazil, Melissa moved to the U.S. to pursue her dream of becoming a professional tap dancer and has since performed with companies including Chloe Arnold’s Syncopated Ladies and Tapestry Dance Company.

You may have seen her on So You Think You Can Dance, America’s Got Talent, The Late Late Show, at the US Open, Universal Studios Hollywood, and featured in publications like Dance Magazine, Dance Spirit, The New York Times, and more! ✨

Passionate about sharing the art form she loves, Melissa has taught and choreographed internationally across Australia, Japan, Brazil, Costa Rica, Chile, Guatemala, the UK, and more inspiring dancers around the world to pursue their dreams fearlessly.

We can’t wait to celebrate tap with you all this weekend at the incredible event that has poured her heart into building over the past 4 years! 🙏🏼

Register today on our website!

Happy Mother’s Day to all of our incredible tap dance Moms like the wonderful Mindy Copeland! 🩵We are SO excited to welc...
05/11/2026

Happy Mother’s Day to all of our incredible tap dance Moms like the wonderful Mindy Copeland! 🩵

We are SO excited to welcome the & Gabe Copeland to the faculty of ! 🎉

From performing internationally with Rhapsody in Taps to sharing the stage with tap legends like Gregory Hines, Dianne Walker, Arthur Duncan, Fayard Nicholas, and more, the Copelands have dedicated decades to preserving, performing, and celebrating the art of tap dance.🙏🏼

Their knowledge, creativity, and love for the art form are truly special, and we can’t wait for our students to learn from them this May in San Francisco 🌁

Register today on our website!

We’re so excited to welcome back to our faculty! 🩵A Bay Area native with over 30 years of professional training and nea...
05/09/2026

We’re so excited to welcome back to our faculty! 🩵

A Bay Area native with over 30 years of professional training and nearly two decades of inspiring students and educators, LoRee brings an incredible depth of knowledge, artistry, and heart to the festival.

From performing professionally with companies, commercial productions, and live bands to mentoring dance educators across the country, LoRee has dedicated her career to building community through dance. Her work with TapIN Youth Dance Ensemble continues to use tap dance as a platform for equity, empowerment, and social impact, something we deeply admire and support.

We’re thankful to have her join us this year at SFTF! ✨

Register to take LoRee’s classes on our website!

We’re excited to welcome back to the faculty lineup! 👏🏼A respected tap dancer, choreographer, director, and educator, ...
05/09/2026

We’re excited to welcome back to the faculty lineup! 👏🏼

A respected tap dancer, choreographer, director, and educator, Josh has taught and performed in over 30 states and 20 countries around the world. From Lincoln Center to The Smithsonian Institution, his career continues to inspire dancers across the global tap community. 🌎✨

Josh currently directs the Central Florida Tap Festival while teaching at festivals and conventions worldwide.

Get ready for fun classes with a whole lot of groove 🔥👞 Register for Josh’s classes on our website today!

We are thrilled to welcome back to 🔥An internationally sought-after instructor, award-winning choreographer, producer,...
05/07/2026

We are thrilled to welcome back to 🔥

An internationally sought-after instructor, award-winning choreographer, producer, performer, and founder of both and the , Leah is recognized for her dynamic artistry, impactful choreography, and inspiring mentorship of the next generation of tap dancers.

Her work has been featured everywhere from PBS and the Newport Beach Film Festival to the Emmy Awards Governor Balls, and her students have gone on to receive top honors internationally—including First Place at the International Tap Dance Championships in Germany. ✨

We can’t wait to have her with us in San Francisco! 🩵

Sign up for her class on our website! Leah will also be adjudicating the student showcase this year! 😍

Ready for another faculty reveal? 👀🔥 We are beyond excited to welcome back to the our faculty! From performing along...
05/06/2026

Ready for another faculty reveal? 👀🔥

We are beyond excited to welcome back to the our faculty!

From performing alongside legends like Gregory Hines and Savion Glover at the Apollo Theater, to serving as tap dance captain and featured soloist with Riverdance for six years, Aaron’s career has taken him across five continents and onto some of the world’s most iconic stages.

A performer, choreographer, educator, author, producer, founder of New England Tap Ensemble and director of Speaking in Taps and the Aaron Tolson Institute of Dance at Saint Anselm College, Aaron continues to inspire generations of dancers through his artistry, musicality, and deep love for tap dance.

Register today for his class in our website! This year Aaron is also choreographing a residency that will perform on our closing concert, don’t miss out! 🥳

Ready to kick off our faculty announcements? 👀🔥We’re thrilled to welcome to the faculty at ! 🥳A tap icon with a career ...
05/01/2026

Ready to kick off our faculty announcements? 👀🔥

We’re thrilled to welcome to the faculty at ! 🥳

A tap icon with a career spanning 30+ years, Derick was an original cast member and dance captain of Bring In ‘Da Noise, Bring In ‘Da Funk on Broadway and went on to create the acclaimed Imagine Tap! 💥

From the Apollo Theater to the Kennedy Center, and teaching everywhere from Jacob’s Pillow to Steps on Broadway for nearly two decades, his impact on the art form is undeniable 🌍✨

Whether it’s choreography, improvisation or deep knowledge of tap history, Derick brings it ALL and we can’t wait for you to learn from him! 😍

Classes fill FAST, don’t miss your chance to train with a legend and register today on our website! 😉

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