Tap

Tap is a fun and classic style of dance that emphasizes rhythm through the pecussive use of footwork. Beginner classes focuses on timing, rhythm and keeping a beat. Classes include both center and across-the-floor combinations to music and a cappella (no music). Classes will incorporate some jazz and other dance styles as well as tambourines and drum sticks. Not all ages and levels are offered each session, some levels are combined for the Summer session.

Tap 1

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+
• 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.   
• Max Ratio: 12. 
• Credits:  Base $15; Max 2 (Summer & Non-recital) Max 3 (Fall & Spring)

Tap 2

Greater focus on timing, rhythm and working towards increased speed and technique. More intricate steps such as buffalo's, maxi fords will be introduced.

• Requirement: Passed Level 1 Tap
• 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.   
• Max Ratio: 12. 
• Credits:  Base $15; Max 2 (Summer & Non-recital) Max 3 (Fall & Spring)
  

Tap 3

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 and times steps.

• Requirements: By tryout or instructor invitation from the previous level class. 
• 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.

Tap 4 & 5

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 School Year (Sep-June). 
• 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.
  

Teen/Adult Tap-All Levels - NEW!

A great class open to teens and adults who would like to learn the basics of tap and those with some tap experience (1-2 years). Class will focus on steps and combinations and will include some choreography. Both rhythm-style and Broadway-style tap will be taught. To establish greater focus on technique, this is a non-recital class.

• Requirement: 17+
• Female Attire & Footwear: Leotard and tights or black leggings, leotard, tank top or T-shirt, black tap shoes of any style.
• 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