REVEL Dance Convention Announces Summer Dance Fest in Tampa

REVEL Dance Convention has officially announced the return of its Summer Dance Fest, a week-long dance experience running from July 26–31, 2026. Hosted at the Hilton Tampa Downtown, the event is designed for dancers looking to challenge themselves, refine their technique, and learn directly from the industry's best.

The week-long festival offers three specialized genre tracks: Contemporary/Ballet, Jazz/Hip Hop and Tap. Each track spans two full days and features an immersive curriculum of 14 classes, educational seminars, and a concluding showcase where dancers can debut what they’ve learned. The faculty will bring together REVEL's renowned resident educators alongside premier guest artists from across the dance industry.

XLR8: Tap Intensive

Kicking off the festival's lineup is the specialized XLR8 Tap Intensive, running concurrently over the first two days of the event, July 26–27, 2026. Faculty and guest artists for this track include:

• Jason Samuels Smith

• Aaron Parkhurst

• Ryan Vettel

• Caley Carr

• Mark Orsborn

• Mary No

Genesis: Ballet, Contemporary, and Modern Workshop

Following the tap intensive, the Genesis Ballet, Contemporary, and Modern Workshop takes over mid-week, running from July 28–29, 2026. Faculty and guest artists for this track include:

• Chase Haley Bowden

• Monika Felice Smith

• Spenser Theberge

• Michael Crawford

• Erik Sosa

July 30–31: Moov: A Jazz / Hip Hop Event

Closing out the festival is Moov, a Jazz and Hip Hop Event, running over the final two days, July 30–31, 2026. Faculty and guest artists for this track include:

• Candace Brown

• Derrick Schrader

• Rumer Noel

• Keenan Cooks

• Anze Skrube

• Theresa Stone

Dancers can secure their spots, explore the genre tracks, and view full scheduling details by visiting dancerevel.com/summer.