Tap

Tap dance is a form of dance characterized by using the sounds of tap shoes to strike the floor as a form of percussion. Tap dance focuses on rhythm, timing and phrasing. Tap dancers make frequent use of syncopation and improvisation. Tap is a fun and energetic form of dance.

Levels

At Chris Collins Dance Studio, we strive to provide the best dance education. Below you will find the Tap classes that we offer for students ages 8 through adult. For students younger than 8 years old please visit our CCDS Younger Dancers for more information. During the first few classes the instructor will be observing closely all dancers to ensure everyone is placed in the appropriate level. The Instructor along with the Studio Director will strive to provide the best education while instilling a love for dance. We look forward to seeing you in class!

Tap A

Dancers age 8-11 are introduced to the basic skills of Tap, including warmups, fundamental rhythms. Elementary footwork. Dancers will begin to learn tap vocabulary.

Class size: maximum 13
Length of Class: 45 min.
Ages: 8 - 11 yrs old

Tap B

Dancers age 8-11 are introduced to the basic skills of Tap, including warmups, fundamental rhythms. Elementary footwork. Dancers will begin to learn tap vocabulary.

Class size: maximum 13
Length of Class: 45 min.
Ages: 8 - 11 yrs old

Tap C

Dancers age 10-12 built upon the skills learned in Tap A/B , working towards more complex rhythms and combinations.

Prerequisite: Tap A/B or equivalent. Placement will be evaluated by the instructor and the studio director in order to determine proper placement.
Class size: maximum 13
Length of Class: 45 min.
Ages: 10 - 12 Years old

Tap D

Dancers age 13-18 work on more intricate footwork and combinations. Dancers learn a better sense of timing, rhythm and syncopation.

Prerequisite: Tap C or equivalent. Placement will be evaluated by the instructor and the studio director in order to determine proper placement.
Class size: maximum 13
Length of Class: 45 min.
Ages: 13 - 18 years old

Adult Tap A

Dancers age 18 and up can enjoy a class geared to adults only. Whether a student who always wanted to dance or someone who did dance as a young child. Have fun with other adults working together on the basic skills of tap including warm ups, fundamental rhythms, and footwork.

Class size: maximum 13
Length of Class: 45 min.
Ages: 18 years and older

Adult Tap B

Dancers age 18 and up can enjoy a class geared to adults only. Whether a student who always wanted to dance or someone who did dance as a young child. Have fun with other adults working together on the basic skills of tap including warm ups, fundamental rhythms, and footwork.

Class size: maximum 13
Length of Class: 45 min.
Ages: 18 years and older

Adult Tap C

Dancers age 18 and up with several years of experience in Tap. Dancers warmup and work on across the floor combinations building on basics, more intricate work, and routines all while having fun.

Class size: maximum 13
Length of Class: 1 hour
Ages: 18 years or older

Adult Tap D

Dancers 18 and up with several years' experience work on Rhythm Tap as well as Broadway style tap. They work on advanced footwork and performance styles and dance competitively.

Class size: maximum 13
Length of Class: 1 hour
Ages: 18 years or older


Attire

*Most listed dance attire is available for purchase at the studio

Girls:
     - Solid black or red leotard
     - Pink or tan tights
     - Tan tap shoes
     - Black or red dance shorts can be worn
     - Hair in a neat bun or ponytail

Boys:
     - Red or black solid tee shirt or tank top
     - Black shorts or black athletic pants
     - Black tap oxfords

*Tap D and adult tap same as above except black oxfords

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