FEAT X FEET
Since 1997, Feat x Feet Tap School has offered tap classes to ages four through adult in the Flathead Valley. Classes are held in Whitefish and are taught by Artistic Director Ashley Mulcahy. Based in Whitefish, Montana, Feat x Feet Youth Tap Ensemble provides students the opportunity to be part of a pre-professional tap performing company.
Youth Tap Ensemble
Members for the Feat x Feet Youth Tap Ensemble are selected at the annual auditions in March then take class on Tuesdays from September through April with performances each January and June.
Feat x Feet Tap School
Feat x Feet offers tap school classes for ages 4 through adult on Tuesdays at the O’Shaughnessy studio September through April with performances in January and June.
FxF Classes
Classes are offered for all and foster athletic, rhythmic, and performance skills. The Tap School is designed to build self-confidence and prepare students to master the skills in order to audition for the Youth Tap Ensemble.
Intro to Tap is for children ages 4-7 years old. Students build a foundation on basic tap steps, patterns, rhythm and choreography.
First Semester: 9/8/2026 - 1/10/2027
Second Semester: 1/19/2027 - 4/27/2027
Class Time: 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Class Location: O'Shaughnessy Studio located at 1 Central Ave in Whitefish, enter through studio door on north side of the building.
Performance Location: O'Shaughnessy Theater, located at 1 Central Ave in Whitefish. Enter through the front door to reach the theater.
2026 Performances:
1/6/2027 - 5:30pm - 7pm - Dress Rehearsal & Photos for all performers
1/9/2027 - Show at 7pm - Featuring FxF Youth Tap Ensemble
1/10/2027 - Show at 4pm - Featuring FxF Youth Tap Ensemble and Tap School
3/9/2027 - Feat x Feet Youth Tap Ensemble Audition for 2027-2028
JuneSummer Workshop TBA
No classes:
11/24/2026
12/22/2026
12/29/2026
3/23/2027
Tuition is due on the first day of each semester and includes tap shoes and performance costumes.
All Registration fees include a 3% online convenience fee.
Feat x Feet Youth Tap Ensemble Apprentice and Junior Company tap is for ages 10 and older who have auditioned and been accepted to the Feat x Feet Youth Tap Ensemble as an apprentice.
First Semester: 9/8/2026 - 1/10/2027
Second Semester: 1/19/2027 - 4/27/2027
Class Time: 5:15 PM - 7:00 PM
Class Location: O'Shaughnessy Studio located at 1 Central Ave in Whitefish, enter through studio door on north side of the building.
Performance Location: O'Shaughnessy Theater, located at 1 Central Ave in Whitefish. Enter through the front door to reach the theater.
2026 Performances:
1/6/2027 - 5:30pm - 7pm - Dress Rehearsal & Photos for all performers
1/9/2027 - Show at 7pm - Featuring FxF Youth Tap Ensemble
1/10/2027 - Show at 4pm - Featuring FxF Youth Tap Ensemble and Tap School
3/9/2027 - Feat x Feet Youth Tap Ensemble Audition for 2027-2028
JuneSummer Workshop TBA
No classes:
11/24/2026
12/22/2026
12/29/2026
3/23/2027
*indicates Feat x Feet Youth Tap Ensemble class available upon placement at annual audition
Tuition is due on the first day of each semester and includes tap shoes and performance costumes.
All Registration fees include a 3% online convenience fee.
Beginning Tap is for children ages 7-9 years old or grades K-2nd.Class is geared to increase tap vocabulary and introduce students to time steps, flaps and choreography.
First Semester: 9/8/2026 - 1/10/2027
Second Semester: 1/19/2027 - 4/27/2027
Class Time: 4:30pm - 5:15pm
Class Location: O'Shaughnessy Studio located at 1 Central Ave in Whitefish, enter through studio door on north side of the building.
Performance Location: O'Shaughnessy Theater, located at 1 Central Ave in Whitefish. Enter through the front door to reach the theater.
2026 Performances:
1/6/2027 - 5:30pm - 7pm - Dress Rehearsal & Photos for all performers
1/9/2027 - Show at 7pm - Featuring FxF Youth Tap Ensemble
1/10/2027 - Show at 4pm - Featuring FxF Youth Tap Ensemble and Tap School
3/9/2027 - Feat x Feet Youth Tap Ensemble Audition for 2027-2028
JuneSummer Workshop TBA
No classes:
11/24/2026
12/22/2026
12/29/2026
3/23/2027
Tuition is due on the first day of each semester and includes tap shoes and performance costumes.
All Registration fees include a 3% online convenience fee.
Advanced tap is for ages 10 and older who have auditioned and been accepted to the Feat x Feet Youth Tap Ensemble as a junior company or company member.
First Semester: 9/8/2026 - 1/10/2027
Second Semester: 1/19/2027 - 4/27/2027
Class Time : 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Class Location: O'Shaughnessy Studio located at 1 Central Ave in Whitefish, enter through studio door on north side of the building.
Performance Location: O'Shaughnessy Theater, located at 1 Central Ave in Whitefish. Enter through the front door to reach the theater.
2026 Performances:
1/6/2027 - 5:30pm - 7pm - Dress Rehearsal & Photos for all performers
1/9/2027 - Show at 7pm - Featuring FxF Youth Tap Ensemble
1/10/2027 - Show at 4pm - Featuring FxF Youth Tap Ensemble and Tap School
3/9/2027 - Feat x Feet Youth Tap Ensemble Audition for 2027-2028
June Summer Workshop TBA
No classes:
11/24/2026
12/22/2026
12/29/2026
3/23/2027
Tuition is due on the first day of each semester and includes tap shoes and performance costumes.
All Registration fees include a 3% online convenience fee.
Intermediate Tap is for ages 9-11 years old or grades 3-7.Students link tap steps to more complicated patterns and time steps while increasing vocabulary, faster rhythms, and flash steps.
First Semester: 9/8/2026 - 1/10/2027
Second Semester: 1/19/2027 - 4/27/2027
Class Time: 5:15pm - 6:15pm
Class Location: O'Shaughnessy Studio located at 1 Central Ave in Whitefish, enter through studio door on north side of the building.
Performance Location: O'Shaughnessy Theater, located at 1 Central Ave in Whitefish. Enter through the front door to reach the theater.
2026 Performances:
1/6/2027 - 5:30pm - 7pm - Dress Rehearsal & Photos for all performers
1/9/2027 - Show at 7pm - Featuring FxF Youth Tap Ensemble
1/10/2027 - Show at 4pm - Featuring FxF Youth Tap Ensemble and Tap School
3/9/2027 - Feat x Feet Youth Tap Ensemble Audition for 2027-2028
June Summer Workshop TBA
No classes:
11/24/2026
12/22/2026
12/29/2026
3/23/2027
Tuition is due on the first day of each semester and includes tap shoes and performance costumes.
All Registration fees include a 3% online convenience fee.
2026-2027 Calendar
First Semester: 9/8/2026 - 1/10/2027 - Jan 11, 2026 (No Class 11/24/2026, 12/22/2026, 12/29/2026)
Second Semester: 1/19/2027 - 4/27/2027 (no class 3/23/2027)
Dress Rehearsal: 1/6/2027 from 5:30pm - 7:00 PM
Shows: 1/9 & 1/10/2027
Classes are on Tuesdays in the O’Shaughnessy Center studio, 1 Central Avenue in Whitefish
Class Time Youth Tap Ensemble Apprentices: 5:15 PM - 7 PM
Class Time Youth Tap Ensemble Junior Company and Company: 6 PM - 7:45 PM
Class Location: O'Shaughnessy Studio located at 1 Central Ave in Whitefish, enter through studio door on north side of the building.
Performance Location: O'Shaughnessy Theater, located at 1 Central Ave in Whitefish. Enter through the front door to reach the theater.
*FxF Youth Tap Ensemble can be paid at $375/quarter due Sept 8, Oct 20, Jan 5 and March 2
All Registration fees include a 3% online convenience fee.
