Bondi Tap Festival

Tap into rhythm, sun, and soul at Bondi Beach.

January 12-16, 2026 Bondi Beach, Sydney Follow for updates

About the Festival

Our immersive 5-day program features two distinct tracks - Advanced Beginner/Intermediate and Advanced - each thoughtfully designed as a comprehensive experience. Participants in both tracks will enjoy two exclusive tap residencies (including one led by our acclaimed international headliner), dynamic tap master classes, and a carefully curated blend of interdisciplinary classes and events. This engaging schedule is crafted to elevate your artistry, expand your tap repertoire, and empower you to reach new heights as a dancer.

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Pick Your Pass

Choose an All-Access Track designed for intermediate through advanced dancers, or join us for select drop-in classes.
Whether you're midway through your dance journey or a tap aficionado, there's something for everyone!

All Access Pass

Adv Beg/Intermediate Track

$850Full week pass

✓Adv Beg/Intermediate Tap Residencies
✓Adv Beg/Intermediate Tap Classes
✓Adv Beg/Intermediate Specialty Classes
✓Surf lesson
✓Special Events
✓Wrap party access

All Access Pass

Advanced Track

$850Full week pass

✓Advanced Tap Residencies
✓Advanced Tap Classes
✓Advanced Specialty Classes
✓Surf lesson
✓Special Events
✓Wrap party access

Drop-In Options

Flexible class options for your schedule

Single Drop-in

$40

5-Class Pack

$195

10-Class Pack

$375

Advanced Drop-Ins: Only a limited number of one-off drop-ins are available to the 4 Advanced open tap classes throughout the week. Pair them with drop-ins to the open level specialty classes in the Adv Beg/Int track for a more comprehensive experience!

Festival Schedule

Week-long intensive with residencies, workshops, and special events

Studio Locations: All tap classes are held at Tap Dogs HQ, all other classes are held across the street at the Bondi Scout Hall.

Adv Beg / Intermediate Track

Tap Residency Day 1

Tracey Wilson

Tap Dogs HQ

9:00am - 10:30am(90 min)

Body percussion

Tania Gould

Bondi Scout Hall

10:45am - 12:00pm(75 min)

Lunch (12:00pm - 1:00pm)

Music Theory

TBA

Bondi Scout Hall

1:00pm - 2:15pm(75 min)

Tap Residency Day 1

Kazunori 'KAZ' Kumagai

Tap Dogs HQ

2:30pm - 4:00pm(90 min)

Open Tap Class

Thomas Egan

Tap Dogs HQ

4:15pm - 5:30pm(75 min)

Advanced Track

Body percussion

Tania Gould

Bondi Scout Hall

9:00am - 10:15am(75 min)

Tap Residency Day 1

Thomas Egan

Tap Dogs HQ

10:30am - 12:00pm(90 min)

Lunch (12:00pm - 1:00pm)

Tap Residency Day 1

Kazunori 'KAZ' Kumagai

Tap Dogs HQ

1:00pm - 2:30pm(90 min)

Music Theory

TBA

Bondi Scout Hall

2:45pm - 4:00pm(75 min)

Soft-shoe

Claire Sheek & Jonah Ende

Tap Dogs HQ

4:15pm - 5:30pm(75 min)

Please note: Schedule and classes are subject to change.

Meet the Faculty

Learn from world-renowned dancers and educators who bring decades of experience, artistry, and passion to every class. Our talented faculty is dedicated to helping you grow as both a dancer and artist.

Residency Instructors

Kazunori 'KAZ' Kumagai

Adv Beg/Intermediate Tap Residency | Advanced Tap Residency

'Kaz' is a 'True Tap Artist' (New York Times), who is always searching his expression through the sounds and the rhythm. At age 19, Kaz came to NY and trained in the the New York Shakespeare Festival Institute of tap 'Funk University' the training workshop for the big hit Broadway musical Bring in da' Noise, Bring in 'da Funk. Since then he has been performing and teaching all over the world. He is the recipient of numerous awards such as the 2016 Bessie Award 'Outstanding Performer,' 2014 Flo-Bert Award, and 2006 Dance Magazine '25 to Watch.' And in 2019, News Week Japan selected him as one of the '100 Most influential Japanese People in the World.' In 2008, he opened his first tap dance studio—KAZ TAP STUDIO—in Japan and has been trying to pass his knowledge and passion to next generation. Kaz recently appeared as a solo performer for the Tokyo Olympic 2020 Opening ceremony and he also choreographed and composed two songs for the ceremony.

Tracey Wilson

Adv Beg/Intermediate Tap Residency

Tracey Wilson is arguably Sydney’s longest running open class tap dance teacher having been on the Sydney Dance Company faculty for over 20 years attracting a loyal following of students. Tracey has extensive tap training studying with tap greats such as; Germaine Salsberg, Randy Skinner, Honi Coles, Brenda Bufalino, Gregory Hines, Bettye Morrow, Jerry Ames and Will Gaines. Tracey describes her teaching style as Broadway rhythm tap - a blend of traditional Broadway with the rhythmic and syncopated style of the 'hoofers' from the 1920's and 30's Cotton Club era. Tracey Wilson’s musical theatre credits include: Billy Elliot the Musical at the Capitol Theatre in Sydney; In London’s West End she performed in FOLLIES, GIGI, The Ones That Got Away and Players Theatre – The Bills; UK performances include Songs of Andrew Lloyd Webber, Guys and Dolls, Tutti Frutti and TILLY – the Musical. Tracey's television appearances in the UK and Australia include Doctor Who, Happy Birthday Shakespeare, The Bill, Top of the Pops, Children’s Royal Variety Performance, BAFTA Awards, TODAY show and Bert Newton’s Good Morning Australia. For the film, Stepping Out, Tracey dubbed the tap sounds for Liza Minnelli and Julie Walters, as choreographed by Danny Daniels.

Thomas Egan

Advanced Tap Residency

Thomas is an Australian tap dancer, choreographer, educator, and creative. He is known for his ambitious tap dance productions and is sought out as a soloist performer. Thomas is a co-creator of "The Tap Pack," a production that has toured prestigious venues around the world, including the USA, The West End, The Sydney Opera House, Beijing, and Berlin. He has performed and choreographed in live events all around the world and additionally founded The Australian Tap Dance Company back home in Australia. Thomas has a truly diverse resume as a performer working with the likes of Tap Dogs, Fame The Musical, The Great Gatsby, Singing In The Rain, Kylie Minogue, X-Factor, and Australia’s Got Talent.