THE FACTS
Q. When is it?
A. Classes will take place July 14th through the 16th of 2010 with a concluding performance on Saturday, July 17th.
Q. Where is it?
A. Classes will be held at SOPAC in South Orange, New Jersey.
Q. Who will be teaching?
A. Dr. Harold 'Stumpy' Cromer, Karen Callaway Williams, Maurice Chestnut, DeWitt Fleming Jr., Jeff Foote,
Q. What are the repertoire classes?
A. Repertoire classes are choreographically intense and meet each day of the festival for an hour and a half. Participation in the repertoire classes will give participants a sense of professionalism and an opportunity to perform in the concluding concert.
Q. How much are individual classes?
A. Individual Master Classes are available with the first class being $30 and all additional classes $25 each. Please visit the 2010 Prices page for more information.
Q. Why should I get a package?
A. Packages are a great way to save money! The Starter's Package provides a savings of $75. The Ultimate Package provides a savings of $85. The Intermediate and Advanced Packages provide a savings of $110
Q. What levels can participate?
A. There are classes available for all levels and ages!
Q. How do I register?
A. Please visit the 2010 Registration page, either print/fill out the form and fax to: 908-766-1319 or fill it out in a Microsoft Word Document and email as an attachment to JerseyTapFest@yahoo.com.
Q. What is the Jam Session?
A. The Jam Session takes place on the opening night of the tap festival, this is our chance to welcome you to Jersey Tap Fest. Get to know the other dancers and share your passion for tap dance!
Q. What is the Panel Discussion?
A. The Jam Session takes place on the opening night of the tap festival, this is our chance to welcome you to Jersey Tap Fest. Get to know the other dancers and share your passion for tap dance!
Q. What is the Student Showcase?
A. The Student Showcase provides participants with the opportunity to share their talents. Pieces should be limited to two and a half minutes and the number of pieces to be performed will be dependent on the number of participants. Large groups, trios, duets and solos are welcome. Sign up for this event will be available July 1st.
Q. What is the Silent Auction?
A. The Silent Auction is a fundraising technique for Jersey Tap Fest, all proceeds will go to present and future scholarships for young tap dancers. If you are interested in donating a basket for the Silent Auction, please e-mail Hillary-Marie at JerseyTapFest@yahoo.com.
Q. How else can I support Jersey Tap Fest?
A. Please visit our Donate page for more information regarding how you can help support Jersey Tap Fest.
Q. What is the concluding performance?
A. Students who participate in repertoire classes will perform their learned pieces in the first act of the concluding concert. The second act will include to 2010 Jersey Tap Fest faculty and other special performers.
Q. How can I participate in the concluding performance?
A. Students who participate in repertoire classes will perform their learned pieces in the concluding concert.
Q. Who is the ticket in the package for?
A. The ticket in the package is for the participant of the festival. Participants will perform their repertoire in the first act and be awarded the educational opportunity to watch the faculty and other performers in the second act. This ticket is not transferable. If a participant finds himself or herself performing in both the first and second act, the ticket can be upgraded for $20 and then transferred.
Q. Where can I stay?
A. Hotel accommodations are unavailable at this time, please check the 2010 Accomodations page frequently for updates!
