TAP

In tap dance, performers wear shoes equipped with metal plates that create unique and exciting rhythms. As the dancer moves, the plates tap across the floor, creating opportunities for thrilling beats and rhythmic awe. Dancers in tap classes learn how to use their entire body to control the sounds coming from their feet. Exercises focus on building flexibility of the knee and ankles, coordination, and speed of movement.This dance genre focuses on rhythm creation, coordination, and originality. Students in Tap class will learn a variety of tap styles from Broadway to Rhythm tap.

Tap I

ages 5 – 8, 45 minutes long
These classes teach rhythm, coordination, basic tap terminology, technique and choreography.

Tap II

ages 9-12, 60 minutes long.
This class teaches intermediate level rhythm, coordination, tap technique, terminology, and choreography.

Tap III

ages 13 and up, 60 minutes long.
This technique class will focus on faster and more intricate footwork. The dancer at this level will develop speed, clarity, dynamics, and the ability to execute to complex rhythmic combinations. Students will put the fundamentals to work by learning new steps, rhythms, patterns, and combinations.

Additional Information

If you have any questions about our dance classes, levels and placement please don’t hesitate to get in touch with us. We are always available via email at contact@premierdance.org, and we can be reached by phone at 860.232.2990. If you are interested in reading a bit more about how your dancer can get involved with our program, please explore the following pages:

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