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UP COMING EVENTS
July 9-12, 2026
Orange County Tap Festival
produced by Leah & Ron Silva, features world renowned faculty in tap master classes, panel discussions and performances. Linda Sohl-Ellison teaches Rhapsody In Taps’ repertoire and performs with musician/singer Monti Ellison. Location: Shorebreak Hotel, Huntington Beach, CA. Info: www.octapfestival.com
Tues, Sept. 1 at 6PM
(RIT history 1981-1990)

Tues, Sept. 8 at 6PM
(RIT history 1990-1994)

Tues, Oct. 13 at 6PM
(RIT history 1995-2002)

Tues, Oct. 27 at 6PM
(RIT history 2003-2016)
RHAPSODY IN TAPS, The First 35 Years! Video Anthology
In celebration of Rhapsody In Taps’ 45th Anniversary this year, the eight hour RIT tap and live music video anthology will be shown in four individual two-hour screenings at CSULB’s Martha B. Knoebel Dance Theatre (co-presented by CSULB Dance and Rhapsody In Taps). Four different educational, entertaining and engaging evenings showcase the many tap legends and tap masters that the company presented in its first 35 years of programs, interspersed with Rhapsody In Taps’ expansive repertoire of original tap works that include both traditional and innovative collaborations. Exciting and magical archival footage, repertoire excerpts, and narrated photo montages, plus brief interviews with Artistic Director Linda Sohl-Ellison and RIT artists; 30 minute post screening Q&A moderated by Steve Zee. Details & Early Bird Discount info:
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PAST EVENTS
June 22-25, 2026
(M-Th) 11:00am - 1:30pm

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RIT Summer Tap Intensive
High Int. & Int/Adv level, (9th grade - adult)
produced by Rhapsody In Taps as part of RIT’s 45th Anniversary Celebration.
Linda Sohl-Ellison teaches tap technique, Rhapsody In Taps’ repertoire and improv with musician Monti Ellison.
Location: Studio M Dance Academy located at 324 Redondo Avenue, Long Beach, CA 90814
Registration-Submit payment via PayPal: Linda@rhapsodyintaps.com
Early Bird Discount-May 4-June 1
(payments must be received by midnight JUNE 1 for EBD rate*)
$145 for Adults, (18 & up); $120 for High School (9th - 12th).
*Note: after June 1, $165 for ALL participants (9th grade - adult), as space permits.
After 6/1, please email Linda for permission before paying: Linda@rhapsodyintaps.com
NO REFUNDS
May 25, 2026
HAPPY NATIONAL TAP DANCE DAY!
May 3, 2026 Rhapsody In Taps celebrates National Tap Day and the Company's milestone 45th Anniversary. This JOYFUL RIT event at Impact Dance Center (dedicated to former Company member, Fred Strickler) included 12 master classes, informal performances, and a special awards presentation: 3 Jim Taylor Summer Tap Scholarships, 2 RIT Summer Tap Intensive Scholarships, RIT's Arthur Duncan Tap Legacy Award (Sarah Reich, recipient), and 2 Jim Taylor Tap Community Awards (Christy Hernandez & Tony Hernandez). A great time was had by all!! Special THANKS to our fantastic NTD Tap Faculty, staff, and to all participants!!

May 3, 2026
Noon - 5:30pm

Tap Day Flyer

Tap Day Poster
Rhapsody In Taps & Guests Celebrate National Tap Day & RIT’s 45th Anniversary!
Dedicated to Fred Strickler, NTD event features 12 Master Tap & Bucket Drumming Classes with Informal Performances, plus surprise Tap Scholarships/Awards Presentation to NTD attendees (5-5:30pm), produced by Rhapsody In Taps in partnership with IDC. Location: Impact Dance Center, 5370 Katella Ave. Los Alamitos, CA 90720
RIT Info: Carolyn Clarke: cehce@aol.com Or office@impactdancecenter.com: 562- 594-5818
July 10-13, 2025
Orange County Tap Festival
produced by Leah & Ron Silva, features world renowned faculty in tap master classes, panel discussions and performances. Linda Sohl-Ellison teaches Rhapsody In Taps’ repertoire and performs with musician/singer Monti Ellison. Shorebreak Hotel, Huntington Beach, CA. Info: www.octapfestival.com
June 23-26, 2025 (M-Th)
11:00am - 1:30pm
RIT Summer Tap Intensive
High Int. & Int/Adv level, (9th grade - adult) produced by Rhapsody In Taps. Linda Sohl-Ellison teaches tap technique, Rhapsody In Taps’ repertoire and improv with musician Monti Ellison. Studio M Dance Academy located at 324 Redondo Avenue, Long Beach, CA 90814.

Registration-Submit payment via PayPal: Linda@rhapsodyintaps.com Early Bird Discount - May 5-June 2 (payments must be received by midnight JUNE 2 for EBD rate*): $145 for Adults, (18 & up); $120 for High School (9th - 12th). *Note: after June 2, $165 for ALL participants (9th grade - adult), as space permits. After 6/2, please email Linda for permission before paying: Linda@rhapsodyintaps.com NO REFUNDS
May 4, 2025
Noon - 5:30pm
Rhapsody In Taps & Guests Celebrate National Tap Day!
12 Master Tap & Bucket Drumming Classes with Informal Performances; plus surprise Tap Scholarships/Awards Presentation to NTD attendees (5-5:30pm), produced by Rhapsody In Taps in partnership with IDC. Location: Impact Dance Center, 5370 Katella Ave. Los Alamitos, CA 90720; RIT Info: Carolyn Clarke: cehce@aol.com. Or office@impactdancecenter.com: 562- 594-5818
March 10, 2025
5pm-8:00pm
Master classes at UC Irvine
sponsored by UCI Tap Club, Sole Rhythms, at UCI Dance Department. Int/Adv Tap Class: 5-6:30pm; Tap & Percussion (all levels): 6:30-8pm. Linda Sohl-Ellison teaches tap technique, choreography and Rhapsody In Taps’ tap & stick percussion repertoire with musician Monti Ellison. Free to UCI students.

July 11-14th, 2024

Orange County Tap Festival
Orange County Tap Festival, produced by Leah & Ron Silva, features world renowned faculty in tap master classes, panel discussions and performances. Linda Sohl-Ellison teaches Rhapsody In Taps’ repertoire and performs with musician/singer Monti Ellison. Shorebreak Hotel, Huntington Beach, CA. Info: www.octapfestival.com
June 24 - 27, 2024,
10:30am - 1:00pm (M-Th)
Summer Tap Intensive
, High Int. & Adv level, (9th grade - adult) produced by Rhapsody In Taps. Linda Sohl-Ellison teaches tap technique, Rhapsody In Taps’ repertoire and improv with musician Monti Ellison at Center Stage Dance Academy: 3418 N. Los Coyotes Diagonal • Long Beach, CA 90808.

May 5, 2024
Noon - 5:30pm



Tap Day Poster

Rhapsody In Taps & Guests Celebrate National Tap Day!
12 Master Tap & Bucket Drumming Master Classes with Informal Performances; plus surprise Tap Scholarships/Awards, Presentation to NTD attendees (5-5:30pm), produced by Rhapsody In Taps in Partnership with IDC.
Location: Impact Dance Center: 5370 Katella Ave. Los Alamitos, CA 90720.
RIT Info: Carolyn Clarke: cehce@aol.com or
office@impactdancecenter.com - 562- 594-5818
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