Chicago Tap Theatre Summer Intensive

Tap Dancers are equal parts musician and dancer, and yet most teachers focus only on tap as a movement art. Students will spend five days digging deep into Tap Dance with CTT Artistic Director Mark Yonally, Rehearsal Director Molly Smith, and Artistic Associate Sterling Harris and expand their knowledge and skills in the areas of choreography creation, jazz music & history, improvisation & soloist skills, tap technique & vocabulary, tap history & historical repertoire. Each day, students will participate in technique classes with their level before enjoying a combined lunch/lecture period on topics relevant to Tap Dancers. The intensive will culminate in an opportunity for students to share what they've learned throughout the week with their peers and families.

Intermediate track will be Mon/Fri 10am-2:30pm, Wed 10am-2pm & Tues/Thurs 1pm-5pm
Advanced track will be Mon 1pm-5:30pm, Wed 1-5pm, Fri 12-5pm & Tues/Thurs 10am-2pm

That's over 20 hours of classes for each level! Plus, additional events (including a tap jam Tuesday evening!) have been added to engage students in a relaxed, social setting to meet other students and share the skills they've learned during the intensive.

Classes will take place in the beautiful Studio 3 of Visceral Dance Center, with sprung wood floors. Recommended ages 10+. Teachers attend free with three students. Class size is limited—register today!

Feedback & Performance Opportunity

Interested in getting more individualized feedback about your solo, duet/trio, or your own choreography you're working on? Add the “Professional Feedback & Performance Opportunity” add-on at checkout! Dancers will get personalized feedback from our intensive faculty designed to build them up and boost progress on their tap dance journey. Submit a dance video and get feedback before the intensive, then get the opportunity to show off your growth during the intensive showcase at the end of the week by performing the piece you submitted for faculty, fellow students, and families! Purchase & submit your video by May 1st!