Thank you for joining us for
NC Rhythm Tap Festival 2025
A production of the NC Youth Tap Ensemble.
Any challenges during the weekend, please reach out to a member of the NCRTF team by
calling or texting (484) 942-4950 or emailing ncrtf@ncyte.org
Arrival Information:
Facilities & Parking:
All classes are held at the Ballet School of Chapel Hill (1603 E. Franklin Street Chapel Hill, NC 27514).
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Parking at the studio is very limited. Please drop off dancers when possible. There is additional parking behind the office building to the left of the studio with a short walking path. Please DO NOT park in the Sancar Turkish Cultural Center’s parking lot.
Check-in procedure:
Check-in tables will be outside the studio. Check-in when you arrive for your classes for that entire day. You will receive a name tag each day you check in. You will also receive your festival tshirt upon check-in (if you registered before the cut-off) or have the option to purchase that or other merch, water, and snacks throughout the festival.
Check-in Start Times: Thursday at 3:00pm. Friday at 9:15am. Saturday and Sunday at 8:30am.
The Schedule:
You can access your schedule in your profile (top right corner) under "My Bookings".
You made add classes to your schedule throughout the weekend by purchasing "Add a Class" in your profile. Feel free to ask for help at the check-in desk. The website will always have an updated schedule to see which classes are full and what studio you will be in. Schedules will also be posted around the studio.
New to the Festival? Here's what to expect:
All classes are in a dance studio setting with wood floors and mirrors. Only studio A & B are on the ground floor and handicap accessible, studio C & D are upstairs. There are bathrooms on both floors and the upstairs bathrooms have a changing/dressing room area.
The studio does get crowded between classes but there is plenty of space outside and we will have tents set up for people spending time outside between classes.
Please be on time and considerate to all of our attendees. Late entry will only be permitted during the first 15minutes of each class block, after this time, doors will be closed. Please do not come to class if you feel sick, have symptoms of illness, or have been exposed to COVID. Contact the NCRTF if this is the case. Thank you!
NCRTF may photograph or record video footage during classes, rehearsals, performances, or festival events for educational, promotional, and archival purposes. This media may be used on our website, social media, print materials, and other platforms.
We respect the privacy of all students and understand that not everyone may wish to be included in such media. If you do NOT consent to being photographed or filmed, please complete and return our Media Form.
Festival Event Schedule:
Thursday June 12: Festival Kick-Off Celebration
7:00pm - 9:00pm at Namu Durham, 5420 Durham-Chapel Hill Blvd, Durham, NC 27707
Family friendly and open to the public! It's FREE to attend! Learn about the musicians here!
Friday June 13: Emerging Choreographers Showcase
6:30pm at the Ballet School of Chapel Hill
All are welcome to come attend. There will be 8 Festival Attendees presenting work this year at the showcase! Free to attend. No tickets required.
Friday June 13: Studio Jam
~8:00pm in Studio C at the Ballet School of Chapel Hill
Open to all levels and abilities for a casual, welcoming, and fun improv jam. Led by Dylan Szuch of Pistachio Groove.
Saturday June 14: The Greatest Tap Show Ever
7:30pm at Carrborro High School
Watch our faculty perform with a live jazz trio. The show is open to the public, get your tickets today!
Around Town:
There are lots of things to do in Chapel Hill and Durham! Feel free to ask our volunteers any questions about places you can go while you wait for your dancer. There are lots of family friendly, indoor and outdoor activities within minutes of the studio. Including the Chapel Hill Library, walking trails, a park/playground, great coffee shops and restaurants, all just a short walk away. Here are a few of resources:
Public Transportation:
Chapel Hill Transit provides (FREE) public transportation throughout the Chapel Hill and Carrboro. There are bus stop locations on either side of the Ballet School that run routes throughout Chapel Hill, Monday - Saturday.
Triangle Transit operates regional bus and shuttle service, paratransit services, ridematching, vanpools, provides commuter resources, and an emergency ride home program for the Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill area, including shuttles from RDU Int. Airport every 30-60min. 919-485-7433 (RIDE).
