Mondays 4:30-5:30

Grades K-4

Instructor: Tiana

Students are introduced to the foundations of jazz and tap dance. The curriculum focuses on learning body isolations, levels in space, basic jazz terminology, and distinguishing nuances aligned with each style.

● Combo class - 30min tap, 30min jazz

● 2 recital dances, 1 costume

Dress Code: Fitted athletic wear, black tap shoes, black jazz shoes

Fridays 4:30-5:30

-Grades 3-7 w/ recommendation only-

Instructor: Zoe

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

Dress Code: black lace-up, full-sole tap shoes and fitted athletic wear

Wednesdays 6:30-7:30

-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

Dress code: fitted athletic wear with full sole, lace-up, black tap shoes