DC Tap Fest marks 17th year with all-star dancers, local pride

The sound of tap shoes is echoing once again in the nation’s capital as the D.C. Tap Fest kicked off its 17th year Monday, bringing dancers from around the world together for a week of performance, history and community.

The festival, cofounded by D.C. natives and sisters Chloe and Maud Arnold — acclaimed internationally as the Syncopated Ladies — has grown from a local showcase into a global gathering of artists. It features master classes for all levels, student showcases, jam sessions and an all-star concert that’s open to the public Friday night at the Westin City Center.

For Maud Arnold, the event is deeply tied to her roots.

“D.C. is such a haven for arts, and this is why we wanted to bring back the D.C. Tap Fes

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