LET´S BE TAPTASTIC AGAIN
2nd till 4th of January 2026
Join us and Avalon Rathgeb, Daniel Borak, Star Dixon, Ruben Sanchez, Josh Hilberman, Olivia and Rebecca Grobéty, Jack Evans and Anthony Morigerato in Wilhelmshaven.
We are looking forward to and counting down the seconds till we see us and YOU at TapTastic 2026.
Festival
What´s a better way to begin 2026 than a Tapfestival? Let´s welcome the New Year together!
For three days, there will be 9 Teachers from Europe, Switzerland, United Kingdom and the United States of America going to get you rocking. We will have classes for everybody – from Beginners to Advanced+! During the days you can learn from the artist – at night you can admire them on stage.
Wilhelmshaven is a beautiful city in northern Germany, located at the Jade Bight, a bay of the North Sea. The city counts many beautiful sights such as the Kaiser-Wilhelm-Bridge, lots of museums, the South Beach and the harbor. You can go shopping in Wilhelmshaven´s beautiful downtown area or enjoy the nightlife in the city´s many bars and clubs. There are many reasons to come to Wilhelmshaven!
Dunses Dance School and the Tapdance Factory are well known for their fantastic Tapdance Events in Wilhelmshaven. Now it´s time to host the international Tapdance festival in Wilhelmshaven. Let´s make music together and learn from each other to make the Tap community bigger and stronger!
Sunday, January 4th 2026
Concert of
the Masters
Experience an unforgettable evening with an incomparable, rousing show of the teachers and students. Some say one of the best tap dance shows in these latitudes. Access to the after-show party afterwards is included in the price.
Teachers
The following instructors can’t wait to share their knowledge and maybe a trick or two with YOU. Look forward with us not only to great teachers, but also to even more great people from the USA, United Kingdom, Switzerland and Europe.
Rebecca Grobéty
Switzerland
Olivia Grobéty
Switzerland
Classes
The shedule for the festival days. Here you can find not only the shedules for all Residences and 60 Minutes classes including their location in Studio #1 or Studio #2 from Friday to Sunday, but also the Date and Time for the Show and Tapping-Contests. The Studios are located at the Tanzschule Dunse in Wilhelmhsaven, Germany.
Friday - Studio 1
| Class-Time | Class-Type | Teacher | Location | Availbility |
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| 10:20 am - 12:20 pm | Advanced Residence | Daniel Borak | Studio #1 | Get Tickets |
| 12:30 - 01:30 pm | Intermediate/ Advanced | Ruben Sanchez | Studio #1 | Get Tickets |
| 01:40 - 02:40 pm | Slides for Beginner/ Intermediate | Ruben Sanchez | Studio #1 | Get Tickets |
| 02:50 - 03:50 pm | Intermediate | Avalon Rathgeb | Studio #1 | Get Tickets |
| 04:00 - 05:00 pm | Intermediate | Josh Hilberman | Studio #1 | Get Tickets |
| 05:10 - 06:10 pm | Beginner/ Intermediate | Star Dixon | Studio #1 | Get Tickets |
| 06:20 - 07:20 pm | Wings & Pullbacks for Intermediate/ Advanced | Anthony Morigerato | Studio #1 | Get Tickets |
| 07:30 - 08:30 pm | Beginner/ Intermediate | Olivia & Rebecca Grobéty | Studio #1 | Get Tickets |
| 09:30 - 11:30 pm | Tap Jam | Studio #1 | Get Tickets |
Friday - Studio 2
| Class-Time | Class-Type | Teacher | Location | Availbility |
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| 10:20 am - 12:20 pm | Intermediate Residence | Jack Evans | Studio #2 | Get Tickets |
| 12:30 - 01:30 pm | Kids | Olivia & Rebecca Grobéty | Studio #2 | Get Tickets |
| 01:40 - 02:40 pm | Advanced | Jack Evans | Studio #2 | SOLD OUT |
| 02:50 - 03:50 pm | Impro | Josh Hilberman | Studio #2 | Get Tickets |
| 04:00 - 05:00 pm | Advanced | Star Dixon | Studio #2 | Get Tickets |
| 05:10 - 06:10 pm | Advanced+ | Daniel Borak | Studio #2 | Get Tickets |
| 06:20 - 07:20 pm | Beginner | Avalon Rathgeb | Studio #2 | Get Tickets |
| 07:30 - 08:30 pm | Intermediate/ Advanced | Jack Evans | Studio #2 | Get Tickets |
Saturday - Studio 1
| Class-Time | Class-Type | Teacher | Location | Availbility |
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| 09:10 - 10:10 am | Intermediate/ Advanced | Olivia & Rebecca Grobéty | Studio #1 | Get Tickets |
| 10:20 - 11:20 am | Advanced | Avalon Rathgeb | Studio #1 | Get Tickets |
| 11:30 am - 12:30 pm | Intermediate | Ruben Sanchez | Studio #1 | Get Tickets |
| 12:40 - 01:40 pm | Beginner/ Intermediate | Anthony Morigerato | Studio #1 | Get Tickets |
| 01:50 - 02:50 pm | Intermediate | Daniel Borak | Studio #1 | SOLD OUT |
| 03:00 - 04:00 pm | Beginner/ Intermediate | Jack Evans | Studio #1 | Get Tickets |
| 04:10 - 05:10 pm | Slides for Intermediate/ Advanced | Star Dixon | Studio #1 | Get Tickets |
| 05:20 - 06:20 pm | Beginner/ Intermediate | Josh Hilberman | Studio #1 | Get Tickets |
| 06:30 - 07:30 pm | Intermediate/ Advanced | Avalon Rathgeb | Studio #1 | Get Tickets |
| 09:00 - 11:00 pm | Cutting Contest | Studio #1 | Get Tickets |
Saturday - Studio 2
| Class-Time | Class-Type | Teacher | Location | Availbility |
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| 09:20 - 11:20 am | Intermediate Residence | Jack Evans | Studio #2 | Get Tickets |
| 11:30 am - 12:30 pm | Advanced+ | Star Dixon | Studio #2 | Get Tickets |
| 12:40 - 01:40 pm | Impro | Avalon Rathgeb | Studio #2 | Get Tickets |
| 01:50 - 02:50 pm | Advanced+ | Ruben Sanchez | Studio #2 | Get Tickets |
| 03:00 - 04:00 pm | Advanced | Anthony Morigerato | Studio #2 | SOLD OUT |
| 04:10 - 05:10 pm | Beginner | Josh Hilberman | Studio #2 | Get Tickets |
| 05:30 - 07:30 pm | Advanced Residence | Daniel Borak | Studio #2 | Get Tickets |
Sunday - Studio 1
| Class-Time | Class-Type | Teacher | Location | Availbility |
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| 09:20 - 10:20 am | Intermediate/ Advanced | Jack Evans | Studio #1 | Get Tickets |
| 10:30 - 11:30 am | Intermediate/ Advanced | Anthony Morigerato | Studio #1 | Get Tickets |
| 11:40 am - 12:40 pm | Advanced | Daniel Borak | Studio #1 | Get Tickets |
| 12:50 - 01:50 pm | Beginner/ Intermediate | Daniel Borak | Studio #1 | Get Tickets |
| 02:00 - 03:00 pm | Intermediate | Star Dixon | Studio #1 | Get Tickets |
| 03:10 - 04:10 pm | Wings & Pullback for Beginner/ Intermediate | Avalon Rathgeb | Studio #1 | Get Tickets |
| 04:20 - 05:20 pm | Intermediate/ Advanced | Star Dixon | Studio #1 | Get Tickets |
| 08:00 pm | Concert of the Masters | Furious Show with all Teachers and Students | Pumpwerk | Get Tickets |
| 10:00 pm | Aftershowparty | The Party after the Concert of the Masters | Pumpwerk | Get Tickets |
Sunday - Studio 2
| Class-Time | Class-Type | Teacher | Location | Availbility |
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| 09:30 - 11:00 am | Advanced Residence | Daniel Borak | Studio #2 | Get Tickets |
| 11:10 am - 12:40 pm | Intermediate Residence | Jack Evans | Studio #2 | Get Tickets |
| 12:50 - 01:50 pm | Advanced+ | Ruben Sanchez | Studio #2 | Get Tickets |
| 02:00 - 03:00 pm | Beginner | Josh Hilberman | Studio #2 | Get Tickets |
| 03:10 - 04:10 pm | Advanced+ | Anthony Morigerato | Studio #2 | Get Tickets |
| 04:20 - 05:20 pm | Beginner/ Intermediate | Ruben Sanchez | Studio #2 | Get Tickets |
Tickets
Here you can order your tickets for the Intensive Residences, 60 Minutes classes and the great Concert of the Masters (CotM). Please note that the purchase becomes binding only after our confirmation and your payment. The processing of your order can take up to 24 hours on weekdays.
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Intensive Residences
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Concert of the Masters
The Great Tap-Show
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Frequently Asked Questions
Option A: By plane
The nearest airport is Bremen, Hamburg or Hannover. From Bremen we will provide an airport shuttle. If you want more information about this, please send us a mail.
Option B: By train
You can also travel to us comfortably with the Deutsche Bahn (German Railroad Company).
Option C: Car
By car you have to drive up the A29 completely and you will arrive in beautiful Wilhelmshaven. At all event locations there are enough parking possibilities. At the dance school they are even free of charge.
The courses, residencies, Tap Jam and Cutting Contest take place at the Studios of Dunse Dance School. You can find them at Gökerstraße 124 26384 Wilhelmshaven. The Concert of the Masters and the Aftershow Party will take place at Pumpwerk again.
Hotel Ankerplatz: approx. 2/ 15 minutes distance (by car/ on foot) to the Studios.
Home Hotel: approx. 5/ 30 minutes distance (by car/ on foot) to the Studios.
Another option would be numerous vacation apartments near the Studios.
Every day a hot meal (vegetarian & non-vegetarian), as well as small snacks are offered at the dance school. Some supermarkets are directly across the street from the dance school, reachable within a 1-2 Minutes Walk.
Drinks can of course be brought to the classes and residences. At the evening events, as well as during the day, we also have a large assortment to choose from, which can be purchased.
In the dance school itself we have a changing area, as well as sanitary facilities. We do not have an option to shower in the dance school itself.
Do you have further or miss some questions here? Drop us a line. We appreciate it!
Contact
You have questions about the event, your order or just want to say hello? Then write us a simple email, or contact us on our social media channels. To find our location in Wilhelmshaven, take a look at the Google-Map.