RIFF Registration opens August 15, 2024
***MUST ADD REGISTRATION FEE TO CART***
After adding the registration fee to your cart, please select from the tracs below. Only one registration fee is required per student.
Must be added to all tracs including: Adv/Pre Pro Trac A & B, Advanced/Intermediate, Intermediate, RIFF RAFF, Masters Series, and Educator Series.
Pre Professional Tracs are designed for the highest level of tap dancer who is accustomed to the tap festival scene. Minimum age is 16. If under 16, a video submission will be required to confirm placement. The Pre Professional tracs are our most advanced classes operating at a very fast speed and are designed for dancers who are or are emerging into the professional world of tap dance. Must have a solid grasp of advanced technique, musicality and improvisation.
Advanced Trac is for the serious tap dancer who is well versed in technique, musicality and comes with a substantial knowledge base. These are advanced classes operating at a very fast pace with an advanced level of technique and musicality. Minimum age is 12.
Intermediate Trac is for the tap student who has been studying for a few years at an intermediate level or or longer. This trac is for those tap dancers with a strong base of technique and who are looking for a more relaxed pace of class. This trac will challenge all ages! Dancers must have a solid grasp of basic technique and musicality. (Not for beginners)
The Adult Trac is designed for working tap professionals, whether that be a performer, teacher, etc. or for adult tap dancers that love the art of tap dance! Attendee must be 18+ and of advanced to adv/intermediate skill level. This trac is perfect for those wanting an in depth course which dives deep into different philosophies of technique while also giving you the advantage of 2 additional class cards to be used in any level of your choice. Attendees must have a solid grasp of technique and musicality.
RIFF RAFF Trac is back by popular demand! This trac is for the tap student who has just begun studying with a couple of years under their belt. RIFF RAFF is for those tap dancers with a very basic understanding of technique and musicality, and is designed for 6-9 year old dancers. While this is not an absolute beginner trac, it is for those very young dancers looking to see what the tap festival world is all about!
Educator Series We are excited to have this series for dance teachers! We have designed this with careful consideration of the needs of tap teachers today. This is a seminar based series that will dive deep into the concepts of teaching methodologies(from adults to comp kids), history discussions, and skills and drills to take back to your students. This series is a perfect add-on to the Adult Trac or any of our other tracs.
This is a 1.5 hour session with Anthony Morigerato. Space is limited.
Anthony Morigerato is a tap dancer, producer, director, content creator, writer, and Emmy nominated choreographer. Anthony is the executive producer and artistic director for AM Dance Productions. AM Dance Productions, short films include The Text (2015), The Subtext (2018), and the award winning When Snow Falls (2020). AM Dance Productions live theatrical shows include AM Dance Project (2006-2008), Matt and Anthony (2009), flood (in the dark corner) (2017), flood (redux) (2020), and Alternate Spaces (2021).
Can be purchased as an add-on to the Pre Pro Trac, Advanced Trac, or Educator Trac
LOOKING FOR SOME GREAT FUN?!
Try our adult beginner tap class!!! Costumes are optional…lol.
The Beginner Adult Classes are designed for the novice adult tap student. These are a “FUN” first class and tap shoes are recommended but are also optional. We want anyone and everyone to join us in this tap party!
If you purchase both classes, you are automatically invited to our pre-game fun! Mimosas will be served on Sunday at 2:30pm before the first class begins. *Must be 21 or older to join in on the pre-game.
INTERESTED IN ONE OF OUR RIFF DALLAS RESIDENCIES?
BELOW ARE THE 3 PROGRAMS FOR 2025.
****New*** Residency with ANTHONY MORIGERATO! This is an amazing opportunity to experience the choreography of Anthony Morigerato. Rehearsals will begin Friday morning, January 17th. Performance will be Sunday, January 19th.
Application must be submitted and you will need to receive an acceptance email before registering for the residency.
***NEW*** We are excited to welcome the works of Charles Renato to our residency line-up! Rehearsals will begin Friday morning, January 17th. Performance will be Sunday, January 19th.
Application must be submitted and you will need to receive an acceptance email before registering for the residency.
Once again we are offering one of our most successful residencies designed specifically for 10-13 year old tap dancers. This piece choreographed by Maddie Murphy will perform in our acclaimed TAPN2TAP Concert at the Eisemann Theater. Rehearsals will begin Friday morning, January 17th. Performance will be Sunday, January 19th.
Application must be submitted and you will need to receive an acceptance email before registering for the residency.
***STUDENT SHOWCASE REGISTRATION IS OPEN***
***Must be registered in a full trac to participate in the showcases***
Student Showcase - We will once again be able to offer two evenings of student showcases. Taking place on Friday and Saturday evenings, participants will perform in front of an open audience as well as some of our RIFF Dallas faculty. Dancers will receive instant, on the spot feedback from the faculty panel. Registration will open Sept 1st. There is a fee for performing in the showcase, however spectators are FREE to observe and support. ***ONLY ONE PER STUDENT*** If you add more than one showcase to your cart, there will be a $10 service fee for the refund.
SOLOS are $125
DUETS are $195 (fee covers both dancers)
GROUPS are $240 (fee covers entire group)
NEW THIS YEAR!!! We have developed a new program designed for tap dancers wanting to put their choreography or improvisational dance in front of our RIFF faculty. Dancers will receive instant, on the spot feedback from the faculty panel. Registration will open Sept 1st. There is a fee for performing in the showcase, however spectators are FREE to observe and support. ***ONLY ONE PER STUDENT*** If you add more than one showcase to your cart, there will be a $10 service fee for the refund.
***VERY LIMITED SUPPLY***
RESIDENCY APPLICATIONS
Please use the “APPLY FOR A RESIDENCY” button to submit your application for any of the residencies: Anthony Morigerato Live Band Experience, Charles Renato Live Band Experience, Maddie Murphy Youth Residency. Once accepted, you will receive an invoice or a link to remit payment.
Items needed for application:
Complete the online form
Upload a sample video
Both Anthony’s and Charles’ residencies will be approximately 9 hours of rehearsal and choreography time and will culminate in a performance at the TAPN2TAP Concert. The residencies will begin Friday morning, January 17th.
The Youth Residency with Maddie Murphy will begin on Friday morning, January 17th and will perform in the TAPN2TAP Concert.
If you have any questions, please email us at riffdallastap@gmail.com.