Tap
Tap is a type of dance characterized by using the sounds of tap shoes striking the floor as a form of percussion. Class focuses on timing and rhythm. Classes include both center and across-the-floor combinations to music and a cappella. Classes will incorporate some jazz and other dance styles.
Ages 4-6
- Requirement: Ages 4-6
- Female Attire & Footwear: Leotard and tights or black leggings, leotard, tank top or T-shirt, black Mary Jane buckle tap shoes. FREE shoe rental available for this class.
- Male Attire & Footwear: Black athletic pants or leggings, tank top or T-shirt, black oxford tap shoes.
- Max Ratio: 12.
- Credits: Base $15; Max 2.
- Offered: Non-Recital Winter & Early Spring
Tap 1 (Formerly Intro)
An introduction to stamps, stomps, shuffles, flaps and more. Emphasis on counting steps, keeping a beat, and learning to follow a rhythm. Classes accommodate those with some tap experience and those with little or no tap experience.
- Requirement: Ages 5 & up
- Female Attire & Footwear: Leotard and tights or black leggings, leotard, tank top or T-shirt, black Mary Jane buckle tap shoes.
- Male Attire & Footwear: Black athletic pants or leggings, tank top or T-shirt, black oxford tap shoes. This class is progressive in nature and can prepare dancers for the next level.
- Max Ratio: 12.
- Credits: Base $15; Max 3.
- Offered: Recital- Fall & Spring Sessions
Tap 2 (Formerly Tap 1)
Not currently being offered.
Tap 3 (Formerly Tap 2)
Greater focus on timing, rhythm and working on tempo changes and speed of steps executed. Dancers will review weight change and be introduced to syncopation. Dancers will learn to incorporate arm movements with footwork.
- Requirements: By tryout or instructor invitation from the previous level class. Dancers must enroll in both Fall & Spring Sessions.
- Female Attire & Footwear: Leotard and tights or black leggings, leotard, tank top or T-shirt, black oxford tap shoes.
- Male Attire & Footwear: Black athletic pants or leggings, tank top or T-shirt, black oxford tap shoes.
- Max Ratio: 12.
- Credits: Base $15; Max 3.
- Offered: Recital- Fall & Spring Sessions
Tap 4 & 5 (Formerly Tap 3)
Focus on intricate footwork and combinations, increasing speed, tempo changes, time steps and across-the-floor combinations. Included: drawbacks, wings, and refining technique. Both rhythm-style and Broadway-style tap will be taught.
- Requirements: By tryout or instructor invitation from the previous level class. Dancers must enroll in both Fall & Spring Sessions.
- Female Attire & Footwear: Leotard and tights or black leggings, leotard, tank top or T-shirt, black oxford tap shoes.
- Male Attire & Footwear: Black athletic pants or leggings, tank top or T-shirt, black oxford tap shoes.
- Max Ratio: 12.
- Credits: Base $20; Max 3.
- Offered: Recital- Fall & Spring Sessions
