Soul to Sole 2020

SAVE THE DATES! / June 10th-14th, 2020

Each June Tapestry Dance Company, North America’s only professional repertory tap dance company, presents its annual festival of rhythm, known as the Soul to Sole Festival. As one of the oldest and most esteemed tap festivals in the world Soul to Sole attracts dancers and teachers from around the world to celebrate this truly indigenous American art form.  Limited class sizes, adult & teen student focus (13 and up - with some exceptions based on higher level), non-competitive atmosphere with a focus on concert dance technique and choreography as well as a strong foundation in history and legacy.

The 5 day Festival offers 75+ master classes taught by critically acclaimed and world-renowned artists and faculty; choreography and technique courses, tap jams, films and panel discussions taking the student from traditional to contemporary techniques. The Festival is anchored by Tapestry Dance Company’s Rhythm Showcase (special guests TBA) and Friends In Time the festival's faculty performance with the Soul to Sole Jazz Trio at Austin's Rollins Theatre at The Long Center for the Performing Arts.

Past Soul to Sole festivals have hosted numerous legendary tap dance artists including; Fayard Nicholas of the Nicholas Brothers, Arthur Duncan (The Lawrence Welk Show), Jeni LeGon the original “Minnie the Moocher;” pioneers such as Brenda Bufalino, Sarah Petronio, Dianne Walker, Jane Goldberg, Heather Cornell and more along with dozens of contemporary leaders in the field including Michelle Dorrance, Dormeshia Sumbry-Edwards and Tapestry's own Nicholas Van Young.

This unique and amazing festival brings the passion of dance to the stage with hundreds of feet keeping time in a true celebration of rhythm.