Nope! Many of our company members come from other parts of the country which makes our cast so unique. The weekend of the show is the very first time ALL the cast members come together to rehearse. It is really a magical time to see all of our dancers work on one stage for the first time seeing the fruition of their work to complete the show as an entirety; it’s really what makes Tap 24.7 so special. We do not require in person rehearsals, making our program very flexible for those wanting the opportunity to perform but may not have the means to travel frequently. More on that at the tab below!

Many out of state dancers will only travel to Phoenix the weekend of the “big show”. Most dancers will come to Phoenix the Thursday of show weekend to attend the TAPaplooza workshop classes we hold with our faculty of renowned instructors to hone their skills, improve on technique, and learn new tricks. There are tech rehearsals at the theater in which we will perform (in the metro Phoenix area), followed by dress rehearsals. We try to hold a team event at the end of the day for those who want to join, usually bowling; this is not mandatory but most of the cast enjoys this get together. Please keep in mind, these can be long days for our young dancers so we highly recommend packing snacks and activities to keep them busy back stage (many kids love this part of the process, getting to interact with the kids in their routine and bonding over tap!). The final part of the weekend is the most exciting…the BIG SHOW! We usually perform 2 showings the same day. This is your time to shine!

We recommend at least 3+ years experience in tap in order to make sure dancers can understand the choreo. We have had kids as young as 5 years old up to adults in their 70’s that make up our talented cast of dancers! For reference, most of our youngest dancers fall in the 8-10 age range, but this is just a guideline. Please keep in mind that during the dress rehearsal and show, parents are not allowed back in the dressing rooms. Your child will be with all their castmates (boys will have a separate assigned space together) and under adult supervision the entire time. We find this is a great time for young dancers to bond with the other kids in their routine and learn how to become more independent back stage. This is an important factor in maturity to keep in mind before auditioning.

Our choreographers create breakdown videos with small sections of your routines, usually once a week. We will hold classes in person in Phoenix and on Zoom if you are able to attend. This is a great way to meet your castmates and super helpful if you are struggling with the choreo and need some help. While the Zoom attendance is not required, it is highly recommended so you can stay on track.

You will be assigned to a routine(s) that fit(s) your proficiency level according to your experience and audition. The most important advice we can give is to learn and practice your choreo weekly. If you are finding the choreography difficult to understand, reach out to your choreographer or fellow castmates so that they may help you. The longer you go without asking for help, the harder it becomes to catch up. We are one big family and here to support you along the way. The dancers who find it most difficult to follow along are the ones who do not put in the time to practice or ask for help.

We try to keep company fees as low as we can to allow all dancers to afford the opportunity to grow their craft and perform. There is small fee associated with each routine for which you have been casted. Upon auditioning, you will be offered all the routines that seem like a good fit. You can decide how many or how little you would like to perform. Every dancer is required to perform in the show opening and closing, no matter of proficiency. These are two completely separate routines. You will be placed in your opening/closing group accordingly (some factors include age and experience).

Below is an outline of fees to expect.

• $35 one time registration fee upon audition
• $100 choreography fee for opening/closing- 2 separate routines at $50 each
• $75-100 choreography fee per routine depending on length or level of difficulty
• $35 media fee due at time of the show
• $25-$35 show t-shirt due at time of the show
• $38-175 TAPaplooza classes during show weekend

Costumes for each routine are relatively simple unless noted otherwise. We try to assign costumes that are easy to plan and can usually be found in your day to day wardrobe. You will be provided with a “lookbook” prior to the show to give you examples of what is acceptable to your routine. Keep in mind this is a family show; we expect our dancers to dress accordingly. Many times the routines will utilize denim or black pants, with a particular color top in your choice of design. You are fully responsibly for your costume with the exception of the closing routine t-shirt, which will be provided by Tap 24.7 and yours to keep.

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