Tap Dance

The enjoyment of tap comes from being able to “talk with your feet” – creating a huge variety of percussive sounds on the floor in various rhythmic combinations, in much the same way as a drummer does. Most of the steps are performed on the balls of the feet using relaxed knees and ankles. The aim is to make clean and clear beats and be able to vary the tone of the sound that is produced.

Adult Tap Level 1

(Also Children’s Tap)

Classes start with a basic warm up sequences incorporating tap steps such as brushes, shuffles, flaps, and ball-changes performed singly or in combinations in a variety of rhythms. Tap steps will also be incorporated into simple dance routines in different styles.

Adult Tap Level 2

Designed for dancers who have a good working knowledge of tap dance technique. Warm-ups and rhythmic combinations will be faster moving to develop technical proficiency. Students will learn a variety of routines incorporating different tap styles and will working on developing the ability to improvise rhythms.