NC Rhythm Tap Festival
June 11-14, 2026
Chapel Hill, NC
Events All Weekend!
Join us for events throughout the weekend. Not just for festival attendees...
These events are open to the community, families, & all tap dance enthusiasts!
Thursday, June 11th: Festival Kick-Off
Festival Kick-Off Jam:
Come jam us to jam a new space! We are partnering with UNC Carolina Performing Arts to host the jam at CURRENT ArtSpace + Studio. 7 minutes from our studios. More Info Coming Soon!
Not Dead Yet: Dances and Stories: Join veteran NCRTF faculty, Josh Hilberman, for a special performance of his solo show. Read about the show here! We are partnering with UNC Carolina Performing Arts to host this show at CURRENT ArtSpace + Studio.
More details TBA - you do not want to miss this!
Friday, June 12th
​Emerging Choreographer's Showcase: 6:45pm at the Ballet School ~ Studio A
Watch 8-10 works by Festival Attendees and listen in as they receive feedback from a faculty panel. Open to all to attend - no tickets required. Are you interested in submitting your work? See the link below, submission deadline is May 31st.
​​Late Night Jam in the Studio: following the showcase at the Ballet School ~ Studio C
Open to all levels and abilities for a casual, welcoming, and fun improv jam. Come as you are!
Saturday, June 13th
Faculty Showcase: 7:30pm
​Experience our faculty live on stage with a jazz trio of local musicians—an evening of world-class musicianship and unforgettable energy. This performance is open to the public, and tickets will sell out!
Founded in 1999 by Gene Medler, the NC Rhythm Tap Festival is a production of the NC Youth Tap Ensemble, a 501(c)(3) organization and a Chapel Hill staple since 1982. NCYTE is committed to preserving and promoting percussive dance across NC and beyond.
Learn more about how to support NCYTE and the NC Rhythm Tap Festival HERE!