Tap dancing is one of the most popular and stylish dance forms of all time. Both Open Tap and working on AIDT Exam technique are a fun way to develop coordination, rhythm, musicality and concentration in an encouraging atmosphere. Learning and memorizing patterns is a great workout for your brain. Repeating, reversing and counting the rhythm patterns reinforces math concepts that younger students are learning in school. And for the adults … we all know that mental exercise promotes healthy brain activity and can help ward off disorders such as Alzheimer’s and dementia. So get tapping! Where else do you get to make so much noise with your feet?
All classes (excluding Adult tap) include year end performances. AIDT Tap examinations will take place in late spring 2026!
The A.I.D.T. is an examining body and non-profit Association, whose aim is to promote the teaching and standard of Modern Dance, Tap Dance and Urban Hip Hop dancing. A comprehensive syllabus in all sections enables students from the age of 5 years onwards to learn the correct technique, develop discipline and musicality, while enjoying the dancing experience. Careful attention is given to anatomy, as used in dance, to avoid injury through incorrect use of the body.
The General Training Program (G) will include a year-end performance.
The Intensive Training Program (ITP) will include festivals/competitions and year-end performances.
*If you are unsure what class to register your dancer please email the office.
CLASS OPTIONS:
LF-Tap – Little Feet Tap is for children ages 4-6. This is a fun and foundational tap class for the young child. This class involves a performance in our year end showcase.
JT1 (G) – Junior Beginner Tap offers a wonderful introduction to tap for the young dancer. This class, for ages 7-10, will involve a performance in our year end showcase and is encouraged for both our ITP and general dancers.
Level ½ Tap (ITP) – Junior ITP Tap is part of our ITP Program. It is highly encouraged that children in Level 1 and Level 2 participate in tap to help improve their timing, rhythm, coordination as well as foot strength. This class, for ages 7-10 and will involve a performance in our year end showcase.
JT2 (ITP) – Junior ITP Tap 2 is for students ages 9-11 with previous tap experience. This class will include both performance and participation in AIDT exams.
Level 4 Tap (ITP) – Intermediate ITP Tap is for students ages 11+ with at least three years tap experience. This class involves competition, performance in our year end showcase and participation in AIDT exams.
IT1 (G) – Intermediate Tap 1 is for students ages 11+ with some previous tap experience. This class will include both performance in our year end showcases and participation in AIDT exams.
Level 5 Tap (ITP) – Intermediate ITP Tap is for students ages 13+ who have a minimum of one year previous tap experience. This class involves a performance in our year end showcase and possibly competition. It also may involve participation in AIDT Examinations.
Level 6 Tap (ITP) – Advanced ITP Tap is for students ages 13+ with a minimum of five years previous tap experience. This is a technique class and will involve participation in AIDT exams.
Open Tap (ITP) – Advanced ITP Tap is for Level 6 Tap students ages 13+ with a minimum of five years previous tap experience. This class will involve performance in competition and our year end shows.
Adult Tap – Offered in 6-10 week sessions
Adult tap is open to all levels of experience. We will modify the class work to accommodate different abilities in a fun environment geared at progression in technique and choreography while getting some exercise in without feeling like you are exercising!
ADULT SESSION: Coming Fall 2025 Click here for more Adult Dance class info!
2025/26 Tap Options:
Season 14 – 2025/26 – Registration Opens May 1st, 2025
If you are interested joining a class but it is showing full, it is strongly encouraged to place your name on the waitlist.