Moonlight Tap Festival
Don’t miss our inaugural tap festival on Saturday, November 21st! This amazing day of dance will feature five professional tap teachers from all over Southern California dedicated to the joy and rhythm of tap dance.
With the purchase of our All Access Pass, you’ll gain entrance to all five tap classes, freedom to bounce between our Beginning/Intermediate room and Intermediate/Advanced room, participation in the “Tap Talk” Q&A, and a guaranteed place during the “End of Day Jam Session.”
Individual Classes can be purchased the day of the festival for $40 each, but will not include access to the Q&A or Jam Session.
All Access Pass
$195
Sign in (or enroll) in our customer portal, Browse Events, and select Moonlight Tap Festival 2026!
THE TEACHERS
Jeze Zankich
Jeze Zankich is a distinguished performer and dance educator whose artistry is defined by her deep roots in the Los Angeles tap community. Originally from Tucson, Arizona, Jeze relocated to Southern California in 2016 to pursue a professional dance career. Her passion for tap dance has lead her to train and perform with prominent master teachers including Christopher Erk, Jason Bernard, and Johnnie Hobbs III. For seven years she performed as a core member and contributing choreographer for the powerhouse company "Tap That", Jeze has also performed under the direction of Sarah Reich (Tap Music Project), Leah Silva (Reverb Tap Company), and Noa Barankin (DrumatiX). Her commercial portfolio is equally impressive, featuring prominent roles in live shows and music videos for artists such as The Altons, Shea Coulée, Ellise, and Elli Moore. Jeze blends virtuosic percussion with a signature theatrical flair that captivates audiences across Southern California. Beyond the stage, she is a passionate advocate for dance history and accessibility, dedicating her time to educating students of all backgrounds. Her work is driven by the enduring power of rhythm, characterized by a unique blend of technical mastery and infectious, high-energy charisma.
Zach Saunders
Originally from Columbus, Ohio, and now based in Los Angeles, California, Zach Saunders has built a reputation as a dynamic performer, choreographer, and highly sought-after dance educator. His career has spanned film, television, commercials, and live performance, providing opportunities to collaborate with some of the industry’s most respected artists and creatives. His performance and choreography credits include Warner Bros.’ Project X; It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia; Hit Record with Joseph Gordon-Levitt, where he assisted legendary choreographer Michael Rooney alongside Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Tony Danza; and a Ford Super Bowl commercial featuring James Franco. Most notably, Zach served as assistant choreographer for Walk the Moon’s hit music video, Shut Up and Dance, and has also appeared in the television series such as Station 19, Men of a Certain, and Everybody Loves Raymond. Known for balancing high expectations with genuine encouragement, Zach fosters an environment where dancers are challenged to grow both technically and artistically. His mission is to inspire confidence, authenticity, and a lifelong passion for dance.
Jeffrey Scott Parsons
Jeffrey Scott Parsons is currently the Director of Education at Moonlight Cultural Foundation, overseeing programming for both Moonlight Youth Theatre and Moonlight Studios while also continuing his professional onstage career. Past credits include Bill Calhoun in Kiss Me Kate (Central City Opera), Bobby Child in Crazy for You (San Diego Musical Theatre and Moonlight), Ted Hanover in Holiday Inn (Musical Theatre West), Mike in A Chorus Line (Moonlight and Welk Resort), and Riff in West Side Story (Performance Riverside). As the Emcee in Cabaret (Desert Theatricals, Welk Resort) he was nominated for a Desert Star Award and by the San Diego Critics Circle for Best Leading Performance in a Musical. His one man show COMFY was awarded the Billy Barnes Award for Best Cabaret Performance, and his choreography for Dames at Sea (Sierra Madre Playhouse) was nominated by the LA Stage Alliance for an Ovation Award. He is a member of Actors Equity Association and is the host of “A Musical Theatre Podcast” on the Broadway Podcast Network. @jeffreysparsons
Shannon Gerrity
Shannon (She/They) has spent her life dancing up and down the coast of California. Favorite shows: Hairspray, 42nd Street (twice!), Anything Goes, Memphis the Musical, Grease!, Mamma Mia!, Peter Pan, Miracle on 34th Street, Urinetown and Thoroughly Modern Millie. She enjoys her current role as Ms. Shannon, teaching her chickens (students) and building community through the joy of TAP! at Georgia’s School of Dance Escondido and North County Academy of Dance Bonsall/Oceanside. @Shannon_Gerrity