Tap Program

Tap Program Description

Tap Program Description
An art form, which has its roots in African, Latin, Irish, and English percussive folk dance traditions. It is focused on pattern, musicality, and fine articulation of the body and feet. At each level students learn proper strength and stretch techniques, exercises to train them in speed, timing, and articulation (called rudiments) as well as gaining a foundational knowledge of musicality. History will be shared with students throughout the year. If you have ever wanted to become part of the music or play an instrument with your body, tap dancing is for you. Students may enter level 1 with no experience; however, they must get teacher permission to enter levels 2-5.  |  Ages 6+, Levels 1-5

Official Dress Code for  Tap Classes
Female: For these classes, we will measure and order students a black tank leotard ($20/$24) and black v-waist pants ($27/$30) to be worn during all Watch-Week Classes and during the Winter Recital.
Male: For these classes, we will measure and order students a black short-sleeved T-Shirt ($25/$28), and black straight-leg pants ($TBD) to be worn during all Watch-Week Classes and during the Winter Recital.

• Appropriate Shoes: Tap classes (black flat-heel tap shoes), high heeled tap shoes may also be used. Advanced Level Dancers (Levels 4-5) are requested to get higher-end tap shoes.

• Hair: Pulled up away from the face in a low ponytail. If hair is too short then please have it pulled back in clips.