Since in-person Tap performances and production are currently limited, we challenge you to create, cast, record, edit and submit a narrative story using Tap Dance as your primary tool. Your story must reflect one of the following four themes:
Who am I?
2020 in a Nutshell
Family Matters
Love Has Got No Limits
Qualifying projects will be reviewed and selected by Tap industry experts. The winning project and 2 runners up will be announced on JSAMSMITH.COM and the winning project will receive prizes valued around $1,500!
Official Rules
TAP STORIES “I’ve got a story to tell”
CONTEST RULES
SUMMARY
Tap dancing in person in any capacity is limited during the pandemic, but keep your skills sharp and stay creative by accepting our challenge to create, cast, produce, and edit a narrative story using Tap Dance. Your story must be 5 minutes or less, and must involve some type of Tap performance by a Tap dancer but other cast members are not required to Tap. Think outside the box using the power of Tap to convey an environment, time period, season, or whatever else you can think of to make your audience feel as though they are immersed in a world you created!
You’ll be given a choice of 4 themes to choose from to develop your project. Themes are open to your personal interpretation. Think of creative ways to use Tap Dance to tell your story.
The winning project and 2 runners up will be announced on Jsamsmith.com after being evaluated by a panel of experts in the field.
SUBMISSION LIMITS
Your finished project must not exceed 5 minutes in duration.
CHALLENGE RULES
One entry per person only. However, you can be casted or appear in other story submissions. Worldwide Submissions accepted. All ages can participate. Submissions will be accepted from November 25 – December 26 at 11:59pm EST. To qualify for submission, you must register your project on JSAMSMITH.COM. Only submissions that meet the submission guidelines will be reviewed by judges. For questions, please contact info@jsamsmith.com.
All work must be original.
TECHNICAL DETAILS:
Video File Type
Videos must be in MP4 file format.
PRIZES
Prize value for the winning project is estimated around $1,500. Prize offerings for the winning project will include:
A pair of BLOCH JSam’s Tap Shoes
JSS Merchandise Kit
Full Access to the Tap Family Reunion
Full Access to the LA TAP FESTIVAL
Full Access to Jason’s “The Art of Storytelling” workshop
A mention in the Winner’s Announcement on JSAMSMITH.com
Guest on the special livestream viewing of the Winner’s Story and live Q&A with Jason Samuels Smith
A prize package for 2 runners up will include:
JSS Merchandise Kit
Full Access to Jason’s “The Art of Storytelling” workshop
A mention in the Winner’s Announcement on JSAMSMITH.com
Guest on the special livestream viewing of the Runner’s Up Story and live Q&A with Jason Samuels Smith and judges
SPONSOR OF CONTEST:
The Sponsor of this Contest is JSAMSMITH.com. All participating partners are not responsible for the collection, submission, or processing of entries, the administration of this promotion and is disclaimed from all liability in connection with this contest.
JSAMSMITH.COM and its designated judges may choose the winner at its discretion and has no obligation or liability to any participant with respect to awarding prizes.
Ready to submit your
finished project?
We’re excited to hear your Story! When you’re ready, you may submit your file here before 11:59pm EST on April 19, 2021. Be sure to review the Official Rules before submitting.
