Join us for Palmetto Tap's Annual
Winter workshop!
Palmetto Tap, established in 2017 as a yearly summer tap dance intensive, has grown!
Beginning in 2026, we are offering a one day tap dance winter workshop, showcase with feedback, and cutting contest!
See details below, and join us MLK weekend annually!
Winter Workshop Faculty/Panel Will be announced soon!
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breakdown of our winter workshop
1 DAY WORKSHOP
At Palmetto Tap, our mission is to provide high-quality instruction that inspires and empowers our students to achieve their full potential. Our experienced instructors use a variety of teaching methods to ensure that every student is engaged and challenged within their chosen or auditioned level.
Our winter workshop consists of 5 hours of class from esteemed tap dance instructors from all over the country.
Faculty will be announced at least 1 month prior to the event...stay tuned!
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To submit, please fill out the registration form below.
**IF you wish to ONLY sign up for the workshop,
please be sure check the correct box on the registration form**
SHOWCASE OPPORTUNITY
Students have the opportunity to perform their tap dance solo, or an original tap dance piece, for our seasoned professional instructors.
These instructors will then offer their feedback, immediately following your routine, to aid you in your improvement, both as a tap dancer, and as an artist.
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To submit, please fill out the registration form below.
Please note that all students taking part in the showcase will also participate in the cutting contest.
Please note that all performed pieces must be NO longer than 3min in length to provide enough time for the first 25 who sign up, to perform, and for the faculty to have appropriate time to give you ample feedback.
Please note that once those 25 slots are filled, registration for the showcase portion of the event, will be closed.
**IF you wish to sign up for the workshop AND showcase,
please be sure check the correct box on the registration form**
CUTTING CONTEST
Originating from jazz culture and a broader musical tradition of improvisational battles, modern cutting contests are a common feature at tap festivals and workshops, serving as a fun way for dancers to develop improvisation skills and test their creativity. The term "cutting" also comes from the broader jazz and music world, where to "cut" another musician meant to outperform them.
What is it?
Dancers, or "cutters," perform on the spot, responding to a given tempo with spontaneous footwork and rhythms.
A crucial element is maintaining the established tempo. If a dancer loses the beat, they may be "cut" (eliminated).
Beyond just timing, dancers aim to show musicality, technical skill, and individual style to "cut" their opponent.
What happens next?
There will be 1 winner picked out of the up to 25 participants. This winner will receive $200 and $50 off their next Palmetto Tap event registration of choice.
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To submit, please fill out the registration form below.
Please note that all students taking part in the showcase will also participate in the cutting contest.
Please note that once those 25 slots are filled, registration for the showcase/cutting contest portion of the event, will be closed.
**IF you wish to sign up for the workshop AND showcase,
please be sure check the correct box on the registration form**