Wortham 2026/27 Season
Dorrance Dance Masterclass
Tue, Nov 10, 2026 • 7 pm–8:30 pm
Henry LaBrun Studio
Experience level: Advanced-beginner—some prior tap experience required
Price: $30 • Ages: 15+
This masterclass for advanced beginner-level tappers focuses on technique through challenging drills with emphasis on clarity, time and musicality in order to develop the strongest possible technical range for each student. The class provides a very fun and positive atmosphere for learning this incredible American art form and hopes to keep the teachings of the master hoofers alive and well for generations to come!
Advance reservations recommended. Please arrive 15-30 minutes prior to start of masterclass and check in with Class Monitors.
Bring: Tap shoes, water bottle, towel
Please note: Photography and video may be taken during this masterclass for use in Wortham Center for the Performing Arts promotional materials. If you do not wish to be photographed or filmed, please notify a Class Monitor upon check-in. Attendees under 18 must have parent/guardian consent for use of their image.
Registration Info
- $30 per masterclass
- All sales are final—refunds, credits, and transfers are unavailable.
- A current Class Consent Form (as of July 1) must be on file before attending. Participants under 18 require written parent/guardian consent.
No taxes or fees are charged for masterclasses
Plan Your Visit
Tuesday, November 10, 2026
Advance reservations recommended. Please arrive 15-30 minutes prior to start of masterclass and check in with Class Monitors.
- Doors open – 5 pm
- Tappy Hour (social event) – 5:15–6:45 pm
- Masterclass time – 7 pm
- Duration – 90 mins
See the performance: Wed & Thu, Nov 11 & 12 • 8 pm
Exploding with rhythm and energy, this award-winning New York City-based tap company led by MacArthur Fellow Michelle Dorrance captivates from the first beat. Get caught up in the fleet-footed imaginations of its electrifying dancer-musicians who—as the Bessie Awards noted—“blast open our notions of tap.” Virtuosic, bold, and irresistibly alive, you’ll see why they’ve earned accolades worldwide.
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