Palmetto Tap

Palmetto Tap Palmetto Tap is a company that hosts various tap dancing events throughout the year, created by Carolinian Aaron Burr. For more info, visit www.palmettotap.com

Palmetto Tap is not affiliated with any one studio and ALL are welcomed! REGISTER HERE http://www.palmettotapintensive.com/register.html

Aaron Burr is the founder of the Palmetto Tap Intensive

Aaron first saw Tap Dogs at six years old. Fifteen years later, he auditioned and joined the company. Aaron toured internationally with the show. At twelve years old, ten-time Tony Award winner Tommy Tun

e invited Aaron to join him on the National Tour of Dr. Dolittle. He had the honor of performing a tap duet alongside Mr. Tune for nine months. At 16, Aaron performed in Tap Kids at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, receiving five-star reviews from the Scotsman. He’s also been seen dancing on America's Got Talent, America's Most Talented Kids, and Good Morning America. Aaron is currently a swing for Rhythmic Circus: Feet Don't Fail Me Now, and has toured the country with the high-energy show. He grew up performing in his hometown at the Alabama Theater. Additional credits include: Holland America Cruise Lines, Hapag Lloyd Cruise Lines, Merry Go Round Playhouse, The Arts Center of Coastal Carolina (Hilton Head), and Hershey Park. Aaron is on faculty with Showstopper Dance Conventions and teaches workshops, master-classes, and choreographs for dance studios across the country. To keep up with Aaron, follow him on social media !!! Aaron would like to thank his teachers, and their teachers. Without them and his faith, none of this would be possible.

Some rhythms are felt in the feet. Others, in the heart. Today we honor both. 🇺🇸 And a special shoutout to my our Creati...
05/25/2026

Some rhythms are felt in the feet. Others, in the heart. Today we honor both. 🇺🇸 And a special shoutout to my our Creative Director, Aaron Burr, who has never once let a floor go to waste — grocery store, parking lot, kitchen at 7am, subway, restaurant… if there's a surface, there's a shuffle (scroll for proof 🤣). Here's to the heroes who gave us freedom, and all of us who dances in every inch of it. 🕺✨

**REMINDER that you have ONE WEEK LEFT of our final countdown discount of $50 off for this summer's Palmetto Tap Intensive!!**

05/22/2026

It's an honor to be bringing back in the LEGEND that is Jason Bernard!! A crowd favorite and a mega-talent for PTI 10!

Jason E. Bernard is a native New Yorker from The Bronx. At the age of 17 he made his Broadway debut in The Tony Award winning musical "Bring In 'da Noise, Bring In 'da Funk". In 2000 he made his feature film debut in The Spike Lee Feature Film "Bamboozled" and in 2001 he appeared alongside the late Great Gregory Hines in The Showtime Original Movie "Bojangles". He traveled the world with the international dance phenomenon "Riverdance" for 10 years performing for millions of audience members. For 3 years while living in Ireland Jason performed with Cois Céim Dance Theater for their premiere production of “Dodgems” and their 10 year anniversary revival of "Boxes”. In 2011 “Cotton Club Parade” premiered at City Center for “Encores” where Jason originated the role of one of “The Five Blazes”. That production went on to Broadway as “After Midnight” and won a Tony Award for Best Choreography. In 2022 Jason was nominated for an Industry Dance Award for Favorite Convention Teacher. Currently, he is on tour with LA Dance Magic as their Tap Educator and he is the director of the LA Dance Magic Tap Company. Jason is truly honored to be able to share and teach the gift of rhythm around the world!

EXTRA EXTRA!! Read all about it! Find your way to the beach this summer! July 24-26 - Myrtle Beach SC!Perfect opportunit...
05/16/2026

EXTRA EXTRA!! Read all about it!
Find your way to the beach this summer!
July 24-26 - Myrtle Beach SC!
Perfect opportunity for a mini vacation and a lot of tap dance! We are running a final countdown discount for the last 2 weeks of May!
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Don't miss your opportunity to get $50 off registration. Link in bio!

05/06/2026

We are THRILLED to announce the return of one of our favorites and a friend who has been with us since the beginning... NUCCI!

Christina Carminucci is a New York City-based tap dancer. Recognized as one of Dance Magazine’s 2022 “25 to Watch." While earning her BBA in Arts and Entertainment Management at Pace University, she was fortunate enough to study extensively under the mentorship of Derick K Grant. The Jacob’s Pillow Tap Program alumna has appeared in works by many of today’s greatest practitioners, including Dormeshia, Derick K Grant, Jumaane Taylor, and Ali Bradley. Over the past decade, Christina has performed at reputable venues including The Joyce Theater, The Apollo Theater, Jazz at Lincoln Center, 92Y, The National Jazz Museum in Harlem, and Brooklyn Academy of Music (BAM). She has appeared at the Gold Coast Dance Festival (NY), Caramoor Jazz Festival (NY), the Paramount Center for the Arts (MN), and the Chicago Jazz Showcase. “Nucci” has also toured internationally as an ensemble member of Christopher Erk’s Tap Factor, performing on board the #1 rated cruise ship in the world, the MS Europa 2.
Inspired to continue the tradition of presenting tap dance with live jazz music, Christina produced On That Note (2016-2018), followed by When the Smoke Clears (2019). This laid the groundwork for The Solidarity Series, an ongoing live performance platform she created in 2021, dedicated to both furthering the development and increasing the visibility of tap dance as it relates to jazz music in efforts to uphold the principles of their connection. “The Solidarity Series IV: Free Spirits Suite” was presented by the 41st Annual Battery Dance Festival and the Chicago Human Rhythm Project, and Christina’s most recent exploration of the work, “The Solidarity Series V: You Don’t Know What Love Is,” was presented by the Dormeshia Tap Collective. She teaches regularly at Steps on Broadway, guest teaches at various workshops around the country and world, and hosts a free jam session every month in NYC. Christina is also an adjunct professor of Tap Dance at Marymount Manhattan College.

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04/29/2026

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Announcing out 1st PTI 2026 FACULTY DROP!!
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THE ONE
THE ONLY
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JASON JANAS!!!
Jason Janas is originally from New Jersey. He began his tap dance instruction under Ms. Deborah Mitchell and was the first charter member of the New Jersey Tap Ensemble. He then found a love for the dance and continued to learn and study the art form. He also trained and was a member of the North Carolina Youth Tap Ensemble under the direction of Gene Medler. His first professional company after high school was Tapestry Dance Company in Austin TX, under the direction of Acia Gray where he was a principal dancer there for 5 years. His hard work ethic began to take notice and Derick Grant invited Jason to be in his show Imagine Tap! which ran for 6 weeks in Chicago, and changed his life. His other show credits include "Souls of our Feet" with Tapestry Dance Company, "Wonderland" with Sara Savelli and Ayodele Casel, and most recently co-choreographed and was featured in "Tap Stars" with Rasta Thomas. He has taught at tap festivals in New Jersey, Chicago, New York, L.A., Charlotte, Austin, San Antonio, Vancouver, Zurich, Curitiba (Brazil), Moscow, and Barcelona! Jason now currently is a super proud Dad to Jersey Jane Janas and the lucky husband of the beautiful Bianca Bousamra Janas and the proud studio owner along with Bianca of their beloved dance studio called The Foundation Houze LLC. Jason still practices each day around 7 am for a few hours and loves to teach each weekend for RADIX dance convention which he has been on faculty for 10 years. Jason loves using tap dance to I still confidence in people that carries over into every day life. Tap Dance is apart of Jason’s every day life and loves being a Dad, Husband and Tap Dancer. Jason loves all things Tap Dance and enjoys to learn about those tap dancers who came before him.

“The history of the art form has really helped to guide me as I continue to grow as a Tap Dancer”

04/29/2026

ANNOUNCING PTI 2026 1st Faculty Drop....
Register NOW link in bio! Last week to get early bird discount!! (Ends May 1!!)

JASON JANAS!!
Jason Janas is originally from New Jersey. He began his tap dance instruction under Ms. Deborah Mitchell and was the first charter member of the New Jersey Tap Ensemble. He then found a love for the dance and continued to learn and study the art form. He also trained and was a member of the North Carolina Youth Tap Ensemble under the direction of Gene Medler. His first professional company after high school was Tapestry Dance Company in Austin TX, under the direction of Acia Gray where he was a principal dancer there for 5 years. His hard work ethic began to take notice and Derick Grant invited Jason to be in his show Imagine Tap! which ran for 6 weeks in Chicago, and changed his life. His other show credits include "Souls of our Feet" with Tapestry Dance Company, "Wonderland" with Sara Savelli and Ayodele Casel, and most recently co-choreographed and was featured in "Tap Stars" with Rasta Thomas. He has taught at tap festivals in New Jersey, Chicago, New York, L.A., Charlotte, Austin, San Antonio, Vancouver, Zurich, Curitiba (Brazil), Moscow, and Barcelona! Jason now currently is a super proud Dad to Jersey Jane Janas and the lucky husband of the beautiful Bianca Bousamra Janas and the proud studio owner along with Bianca of their beloved dance studio called The Foundation Houze LLC. Jason still practices each day around 7 am for a few hours and loves to teach each weekend for RADIX dance convention which he has been on faculty for 10 years. Jason loves using tap dance to I still confidence in people that carries over into every day life. Tap Dance is apart of Jason’s every day life and loves being a Dad, Husband and Tap Dancer. Jason loves all things Tap Dance and enjoys to learn about those tap dancers who came before him.

“The history of the art form has really helped to guide me as I continue to grow as a Tap Dancer”

Hop over to our website to register now! 1 more month to take advantage of our Early Bird Discount! Last day for the dis...
04/03/2026

Hop over to our website to register now! 1 more month to take advantage of our Early Bird Discount! Last day for the discount is April 30th!

We love you! We want to celebrate by offering 20% off of our Palmetto Tap Intensive for 2026! This will be our 10th annu...
02/12/2026

We love you! We want to celebrate by offering 20% off of our Palmetto Tap Intensive for 2026! This will be our 10th annual Palmetto Tap Intensive, so we are pulling out ALL the stops to make this an incredible event! You don't want to miss it!! Share with any tap dancer friends you know!

July 24-26 2026
Myrtle Beach, SC

Link in bio to register!

Registration is open for YEAR 10, fam! Head over to the link in our bio to learn more and get registered! Palmetto Tap I...
01/27/2026

Registration is open for YEAR 10, fam! Head over to the link in our bio to learn more and get registered!

Palmetto Tap Intensive (PTI) is a 3 day event for tap dancers to have world class instruction in a more intimate environment with focus on tap history and technique.
PTI was created by a couple of dreamers back in 2017. Through years of professional dance careers, getting married, having 2 kiddos, and continuing to dance through it all, creator, Aaron Burr, and his wife have had the joy of bringing in the faculty that is truly the best of the best for students across the Carolinas. We have loved watching the community grow beyond the Carolinas in many ways including the loyal students traveling from far and wide, to the reach of our organization through sponsorships, scholarships.

We can't wait for an EXPLOSIVE 10th year!! Expect nothing but the best for this HUGE celebration and MAKE SURE you're there!!!

Faculty announcements will start in a few months and the schedule will be posted after that!

Raise your taps!
01/10/2026

Raise your taps!

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Smithfield, NC
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