Tap Classes

  • Group of young female dancers performing on stage, wearing black and sparkly jackets, black shorts, and black shoes, with a purple background.

    Intermediate Tap

    Fridays 5:15-6:30

    -Grades 3-7 w/ recommendation only-

    Instructor: Zoe

    This class is broken up into 2 groups (Group 1 and Group 2). Based on age and/or skill level, students attend “skills and drills” either before the whole group or after.

    Group 1:  5:15-6:15

    Group 2: 5:30-6:30

    Students expand upon their knowledge of tap skills and vocabulary and put that knowledge to work.

    This class involves lengthier combinations and an expectation of clear tap sounds while dancing.

    ● At least 2 years of beginner or foundational tap

    ● Begin to apply previous knowledge more seamlessly and automatically

    ● Able to listen and dance on the beat without, or with little, help from the teacher

    ● By end of year, able to easily execute: single and double maxi fords, time steps, drawbacks, swinging cramp rolls, rhythm turns, and other foundational concepts

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  • Three young female dancers on stage wearing black sequined tops and metallic bell-bottom pants performing a dance routine, purple stage background.

    Advanced Tap

    Wednesdays 6:45-7:45

    -by recommendation only-

    Instructor: Zoe

    Students in advanced tap are expected to be familiar with tap vocabulary, skills, and sequences. This class is fast-paced with an expectation of learning choreography relatively quickly. Students may occasionally be asked to tap individually so the teacher can hear their tap sounds more clearly.

    ● At least 3 years of int or foundational tap

    ● Able to apply previous knowledge seamlessly at quicker speed

    ● By the end of the year, able to easily execute: shuffle fireworks, multiple pullbacks in a row, shiggy bops, jump flaps forward taking off from one or two feet

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Hip Hop

Mondays 5:15-6:15

Instructor: Vanessa

Age 11-15 w/ rec

  • Taught by a former Phunk Phenomenon and Boston Celtics dancer

  • Dancers will learn age-appropriate hip hop choreography, grooves, rhythm, and musicality.

  • Class will focus on confidence, coordination, performance quality, and individual style.

  • Students will build strength, stamina, and body control through upbeat movement combinations.

  • Dancers should expect a fun, high-energy class with appropriate music and movement.

  • No previous hip hop experience is required, but dancers should be ready to move, try new things, and put forth their full effort into moving in a possibly unfamiliar way

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