The Tap Dancing Christmas Trees
Become a Tap Dancing Christmas Tree!
For 35 years, The Tap Dancing Christmas Trees have brought joy, sparkle, and tap-dancing to the holiday season through unforgettable performances at parades, tree lightings, and special events across the Bay Area and beyond!

Audition Information
- Date/Time: Friday, May 9, 2025 6:30pm-7:30pm
- Location: Dance/10Â Performing Arts Center
900 Santa Clara Ave. Alameda, CA -
What to Bring: Tap shoes, water, comfortable clothing, holiday cheer
Who We’re Looking For
- Enthusiastic tap dancers
- Age 16 and up
- Love to perform and spread holiday cheer
- Confident with:
- Shuffles
- Flap ball changes
- Buck triple time steps
- Learning multiple pieces of choreography
Why Join the Trees?
- Be part of our 35th season!
- Multiple performance opportunities.
- Wear a sparkly tree costume
- Make new friends and fun holiday memories.
- Spread joy through dance all season long.
What to Expect as a Tree
- All Tree Rehearsal: Thursdays 6:30 PM, September-December.
- New Tree Rehearsal: Fridays at 6:30pm (September).
- Attend 80% of scheduled events
- Performances take place November–December.
- Final schedule shared after audition results.
- Annual dues and costume fees.
- Must enroll and attend a regular tap class at Dance/10.