Motor City Tap Fest uses the Tap Dance Detroit app.
App for iPhone / App for Android
Wed, 7/29: 2:30pm-4:30pm
Thu, 7/30: 9am-10:45am
Sat, 8/1: 9am-10:30am
$95 as a standalone workshop
$45 with the purchase of any MCTF class package!
Step into the lineage of one of tap dance’s greats!
This immersive experience dives into the choreography, improvisation, and teaching approach of Ralph Brown—passed down directly through Katherine Kramer.
You won’t just learn steps—you’ll understand the artistry behind them.
Perfect for intermediate–advanced dancers ready to deepen their musicality, expand their improvisation, and connect to tap’s rich history.
Limited spots available
Not included in general festival registration
The showcase is your chance to shine in front of your Motor City Tap Fest faculty, family, and friends!
Participant Showcase
Thursday, July 30 at 8 pm
The Little Theatre at Groves
Join us for unforgettable performances by our All-Star Motor City Tap Fest Faculty and special guests.
Motor City Soles
Friday, July 31 at 8 pm
The Little Theatre at Groves
Experiment with rhythms in our supportive tap jam and flex your improv skills in our cutting contest!
Tap Jam and Cutting Contest
Wednesday, July 29 at 8 pm
Tap Dance Detroit
