Tap Summer Classes
Beginner Tap
Ages 9-Teen
Whether or not you’ve enjoyed tapping as kid, want to brush up on your dynamic skills or have never had a tap class in your life and are looking for a fun, rhythmic workout, this is the tap class for you! Beginning Tap will kick off at an entry level, reviewing basic tap and music fundamentals. Together, the class will move into more complex rhythms and weight shifts, building coordination and dexterity. We will also work on simple combinations and routines to exercise the mind while giving the body a great workout. Please wear loose clothing comfortable for moving and tap shoes. Supplemental learning materials will also be provided. This is a high energy class, get ready for a rhythmic workout for the mind and body! A great class to quickly improve your tap skills. Students are encouraged to attend both sessions.
Session I: June 14, 16 & 17 5:00pm-5:50pm
(3 day tap intensive on Tue, Thu, Fri )
Fee: $39
Session II: June 28, 30 & July 1 5:00pm-5:50pm
(3 day tap intensive on Tue, Thu, Fri )
Fee: $39
Intermediate Tap
Ages 11 & up
Intermediate Tap will kick off at an intermediate level, reviewing intermediate tap and music fundamentals. Together, the class will move into more complex rhythms and weight shifts, building coordination and dexterity. We will also work on combinations and routines to exercise the mind while giving the body a great workout. Please wear loose clothing comfortable for moving and tap shoes. Supplemental learning materials will also be provided. This is a high energy class, get ready for a rhythmic workout for the mind and body! A great class to quickly improve your tap skills. Students are encouraged to attend both sessions.
Session I: June 14, 16 & 17 7:30pm-8:45pm
(3 day tap intensive on Tue, Thu, Fri )
Fee: $49
Session II: June 28, 30 & July 1 7:30pm-8:45pm
(3 day tap intensive on Tue, Thu, Fri )
Fee: $49
Advanced Rhythm Tap
Ages 12-Teen
Rhythm tap focuses on rhythms and intricate footwork, creating a percussion instrument out of the dancer’s feet. Originating in America, rhythm tap focuses on the acoustic rather than theaesthetic. In other words, the emphasis is upon what the dancer says with his or her sounds rather than the way the dancer looks when executing those sounds. The term ‘rhythm tap’ is used to differentiate between this expressive style of dance, which tends to be more grounded or banging; and the Broadway or show style of tap, which conversely is lighter and uses more calculated movements of the arms and legs. Rhythm tap, too, often incorporates choreographed movement of body parts other than the feet. However, it is the sounds that must always take centre stage. Just like jazz vocalists who add rhythms to music by scatting; rhythm tap dancers add their voice by “scatting” with their feet. Rhythm tap is a broad category that encompasses the hoofing styles of current stars such as Savion Glover and the late Gregory Hines and past masters such as Bill “Bojangles” Robinson and Jimmy Slyde.
Session I: June 14, 16 & 17 6:00pm-7:30pm
(3 day tap intensive on Tue, Thu, Fri )
Fee: $59
Session II: June 28, 30 & July 1 6:00pm-7:30pm
(3 day tap intensive on Tue, Thu, Fri )
Fee: $59
Adult Tap
Adults only
Wednesdays in July 7:00pm-8:00pm
Fee: $13 / class