Arts and Entertainment
July 10, 2023
From: Orange County Tap FestivalReverb Production Company presents the sixth annual Orange County Tap Festival, Founded and Directed by Orange County natives, Ron and Leah Silva.
The Orange County Tap Festival offers tap dancers from around the world the opportunity to study under some of the most respected and influential tap dance instructors in the world, connect with dancers from nearby as well as abroad, participate in insightful history lessons, master classes, residencies, friendly improvisational contests, student showcases, and an exciting family-friendly festival concert; featuring world-renowned tap dance artists, acclaimed musicians and special guests!
With a mission and passion to further the art form of tap dance, the Orange County Tap Festival's goals are to inspire all generations and levels of tap dancers- both in the United States as well as internationally, to elevate the art form in a safe, positive and uplifting atmosphere, provide a space that promotes inclusivity and quality dance education, and to highlight the roots and history of tap dance, an American born art form.
WORLD-RENOWNED FACULTY LINEUP
- DIANNE WALKER (2023 HONOREE)?
- SAM WEBER | ANTHONY MORIGERATO | MAX POLLAK | SARAH REICH
- LEAH SILVA | LUKE HICKEY | LEO MANZARI | LINDA SOHL-ELLISON
- KELSEY MCCOWAN | MELISSA TANNÚS | STEVE ZEE | CHRISTY HERNANDEZ
- MARY THOMAS | RYAN MAW
We are committed to bringing the best of the best to Orange County!
The Orange County Tap Festival offers tap dancers from around the world the opportunity to study and connect with some of the most respected and accomplished tap dance instructors and artists in the world!
The festival features a diverse and world-renowned faculty that includes Emmy nominees, leading television and industry choreographers, acclaimed Broadway performers, living legends of the art form, and international master teachers and performers!
Some of the world's best in one place!
Schedule:
July 13, 2023
Intermediate
10:00am - 11:15am : Kelsey Mccowan (Epic Ballroom I)
11:25am - I2:40pm : Mary Thomas (Epic Ballroom 1)
12:50pm - 2:00pm : Leah Silva (Epic Ballroom 1)
4:00pm - 5:10pm : Leo Manzari (Epic Ballroom 1)
7:00pm - 10:00pm : Opening Hight Party/So. Cal Tap Jam/Cutting Cohtesten
High Int/Advanced
9:00am - 10:15am : Ryan Maw (Bungalow)
10:25am - 11:40am : Christy Hernandez (Bungalow)
2:35pm - 3:50pm : Kelsey Mccowan (Epic Ballroom 2/3)
4:00pm - 5:10pm : Sarah Reich (Bungalow)
7:00pm - 10:00pm : Opening Night Party/So. Cal Tap Jam/Cutting Contest
Advanced/Pro
10:00am - 11:15am : Sarah Reich (Epic Ballroom 2/3)
11:25am - 12:40pm : Ryan Maw (Epic Ballroom 2/3)
12:50pm - 2:00pm : Kelsey Mccowan (Epic Ballroom 2/3)
4:00pm - 5:10pm : Linda Sohl-Ellison (Epic Ballroom 2/3)
7:00pm - 10:00pm : Opening Night Party/So. Cal Tap Jam/Cutting Contest
Intermediate Adult/Teacher
11:50am - 1:00pm : Christy Hernandez (Bungalow)
1:10pm - 2:25pm : Linda Sohl-Ellison (Bungalow)
2:35pm - 3:50pm : Sarah Reich (Bungalow)
5:20pm - 6:30pm : Leo Manzari (Bungalow)
7:00pm - 10:00pm : Opening Night Party/So. Cal Tap Jam/Cutting Contest
July 14, 2023
Intermediate
9:00am - 10:15am : Ryan Maw (Epic Ballroom 1)
10:25am - 11:40am : Max Poliak (Epic 8allroom 1)
1:30pm - 2:45pm : Sarah Reich (Epic Ballroom 1)
4:30pm - 10:00pm : Choreographed Solo/Duo/Small Group Showcase (Epic Ballrooms)
High Int/Advanced
9:00am - 10:15am : Anthony Morigerato (Epic Ballroom 2/3)
12:50pm - 2:00pm : Leah Silva (Bungalow)
2:10pm - 3:20pm : Steve Zee (Bungalow)
3:30pm - 4:45pm : Leo Manzari (Bungalow)
3:30pm - 10:00pm : Choreographed Solo/Duo/Small Group Showcase (Epic Ballrooms)
Advanced/Pro
10:25am - 11:40am : Luke Hickey (Epic Ballroom 2/3)
12:50pm - 2:00pm : Max Pollak (Epic Ballroom 2/3)
2:10pm - 3:20pm : Anthony Morigerato (Epic Ballroom 2/3)
4:30pm - 10:00pm : Choreographed Solo/Duo/Small Oroup Showcase (Epic Ballrooms)
Intermediate Adult/Teacher
10:00am - 11:15am : Steve Zee (Bungalow)
11:25am - I2:40pm : Dianne Walker (Bungalow)
4:30pm - 10:00pm : Choreographed Solo/Duo/Small Group Showcase (Epic Ballrooms)
July 15, 2023
Intermediate
9:00am - 10:13am : Anthony Morigerato (Epic Ballroom 1)
10:25am - 11:40am : Dianne Walker (Epic Ballroom 1)
11:50am - 1:05pm : Christy Hernandez (Epic Ballroom I)
1:15pm - 2:15pm : Tap Talk: History With Dianne Walker (Epic Ballroom 2/3)
7:30pm - 10:00pm : Up Next! At The Fest & Live! At The Fest Shows (Epic Ballrooms)
High Int/Advanced
9:00am - 10:15am : Max Pollak (Bunglaow)
10:20am - 11:40am : Mary Thomas (Bungalow)
1:15pm - 2:15pm : Tap Talk: History With Dianne Walker (Epic Ballroom 2/3) 2:30pm-3:45pm: Luke Hickey (Bunglaow)
3:55pm - 5:I0pm : Melissa Tannus (Bunglaow)
7:30pm - 10:00pm : Up Next! At The Fest & Live! At The Fest Shows (Epic Ballrooms)
Advanced/Pro
9:00am - 10:15am : Melissa Tannus (Epic Ballroom 2/3)
10:25am - 11:40am : Sam Weber (Epic Ballroom 2/3)
1:15pm - 2:15pm : Tap Talk: History With Dianne Walker (Epic Ballroom 2/3)
2:45pm - 4:00pm : Leah Silva (Epic Ballroom 2/3)
4:10pm - 5:20pm : Luke Hickey (Epic Ballroom 2/3)
7:30pm - 10:00pm : Up Next! At The Fest Live! At The Fest Shows (Epic Ballrooms)
Intermediate Adult/Teacher
11:50am - 1:05pm : Anthony Morigerato (Bungalow)
1:15pm - 2:15pm : Tap Talk: History With Dianne Walker (Epic 8allroom 2/3) 3:55pm-5:10pm: Max Pollak (Epic Ballroom 1)
5:20pm - 6:45pm : Sam Weber (Bungalow)
7:30pm - 10:00pm : Up Next! At The Fest & Live! At The Fest Shows (Epic Ballrooms)
July 16, 2023
Intermediate
9:00am - 10:15am : Melissa Tannus (Epic Ballroom 1)
10:25am - 11:40am: Luke Hickey (Epic Ballroom I)
1:15pm - 2:15pm : Tap Talk: Panel Discussion (Epic Baliroom)
7:30pm : A Night In Time Closing Concert
High Int/Advanced
9:00am - 10:15am : Sam Weber (Bungalow)
10:25am - 11:40am : Dianne Walker (Bungalow)
1:15pm - 2:15pm : Tap Talk: Panel Discussion (Epic Ballroom 2/3)
7:30pm : A Night In Time Closing Concert
Advanced/Pro
9:00am - 10:15 Am : Anthony Morigerato (Epic Ballroom 2/3)
10:25am - 11:40am : Leo Manzari (Epic Ballroom 2/3)
1:15pm - 2:15pm: Tap Talk: Panel Discussion (Epic Ballroom 2/3)
2:45pm - 4:00pm: Dianne Walker (Epic Ballroom 2/3)
7:30pm : A Night In Time Closing Concert
Intermediate Adult/Teacher
11:50am - 1:05pm: Sam Weber (Epic Ballroom 1)
1:15pm - 2:15pm: Tap Talk: Panel Discussion (Epic Ballroom 2/3)
2:30pm - 3:45pm: Luke Hickey (Epic Ballroom 1)
7:30pm : A Night In Time Closing Concert
Date : July 12, 2023- July 16, 2023
Location :
Shorebreak Hotel
500 E. Pacific Coast Hwy
Huntington Beach, CA 92648
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