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
Facilities & Parking:
All classes are held at the Ballet School of Chapel Hill (1603 E. Franklin Street Chapel Hill, NC).
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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 each day. You only have to check in once per 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, Saturday and Sunday at 9:00am.
Arrival Information:
The Schedule:
Schedules will be posted throughout the building, and team members will happily share your schedule of the day at at the check-in desk to make sure you know exactly where you need to be.
New This Year:
The Patio Café:
The Patio Café is OPEN, right behind the Ballet School Studios! Lounge in a comfy seat, enjoy a cold drink, coffee, snacks and sweet treats. You’ll be able to grab a bagel for breakfast and pick up lunch without having to leave the studio (while supplies last).
OPEN: Friday, Saturday, & Sunday starting at 9:00am
Featuring
Friday: Chopt Salad Wraps
Saturday: French Baguette Sandwiches & Salads
Sunday: Maakas Empanadas
Lunch: (Vegetarian and vegan options available each day)
Our generous sponsors are offering discounts through the festival weekend. Be sure to take advantage of these and tell them NCRTF sent you!
Gifts from our Sponsors:
Use code "Lucky Tap" for 20% off entire store!
Located in Meadowmont Village (~8min. drive from the studio). 603 Meadowmont Village Cir, Chapel Hill, NC
Featrured Sponsors
Other Sponsor Gifts:
Alfredo's Pizza: Use code "NCRTF" for 20% in store or online orders all weekend!
Located at University Place (~3min. drive from the studio). 900 Willow Dr, Chapel Hill, NC
Brandwein's Bagels: Use code "Tap" for 10% off your order.
You will also be able to enjoy Brandwein's Bagel at the NCRTF Café each morning - while supplies last.
Located Downtown Chapel Hill (~8min. drive from the studio). 505 W Rosemary St, Chapel Hill, NC
Guglehupf Bakery: Use code "Tap Festival" for 20% off your order.
Located in East Gate Shopping Center (~2min. drive from the studio). 1800 E Franklin St, Chapel Hill, NC
Cafe Driade: Postcards with a 10% off coupon for all online orders + pickup
Located in East Gate Shopping Center (~2min. drive from the studio). 1800 E Franklin St, Chapel Hill, NC
Raffle Sponsors:
OPEN EYE CAFE
Thank you to our Raffle Sponsors:
Our generous sponsors are offering discounts through the festival weekend. Be sure to take advantage of these and tell them NCRTF sent you!
Map & Locations:
Select the side menu of the map (top left) to view all locations related to our festival, including sponsors locations with discounts. Save the map to use all weekend!
Our NCRTF Volunteers are always ready to help you find the best local spots. Come chat with us at the registration desk or at the Patio Café.
Reach a NCRTF Team member:
call or text: (484) 942-4950
WEEKEND EVENTS:
These events are open to the community, families, & all tap dance enthusiasts!
Thursday, June 11th: Festival Kick-Off
Festival Kick-Off Jam: 6:00pm
Come jam us to jam a new space and chance to build community and jam together with jazz combo led by Mark Wells! We are partnering with UNC Carolina Performing Arts to host the jam at CURRENT ArtSpace + Studio. Light refreshments available. Come as you are, when you can. The studio is right next to the performance space for Josh Hilberman's solo show, so you can attend that at 8:00pm or stay and jam some more. 7 minutes from our studios.
Thursday, June 11th:
Josh Hilberman's "Not Dead Yet: Dances & Stories": 8:00pm
We are partnering with UNC Carolina Performing Arts to host Josh Hilberman's solo as part of NCRTF at CURRENT ArtSpace (7 minutes from our studios). This 75 minute show celebrates tap dance, history, & mentorship through song, dance, and stories.
Friday, June 12th:
Emerging Choreographer's Showcase: 6:45pm at the Ballet School ~ Studio A
Watch new choreographic works and listen in as choreographers receive feedback from our faculty panel. Free and open to all to attend.
Are you interested in submitting your work? See the link below, submission deadline is May 31st.
Friday, June 12th:
Late Night Jam in the Studio: following the showcase at the Ballet School ~ Studio C
Open to all ages, 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!
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:
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.
Public Transportation:
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).
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.
New to the Festival?
Here's what to expect:
The building does get crowded between classes, but there are plenty of places to relax outside between classes including our new Café and patio area and a tented lounge in our green space.
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!
