Chris Collins Dance Studio

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.


Tap 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!

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 18
Length of Class: 45 mins
Ages: 8 - 11 yrs old


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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 18
Length of Class: 45 mins
Ages: 10 - 12 Years old


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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 18
Length of Class: 45 mins
Ages: 13 - 18 years old


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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 18
Length of Class: 45 mins.
Ages: 18 years and older


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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 18
Length of Class: 1 hour
Ages: 18 years or older


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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 18
Length of Class: 1 hour
Ages: 18 years or older


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Register now for 2018-2019 Classes

We invite dancers with more experience to call the studio for information on how to register.
We want to ensure proper placement, and would love for you to talk with our Staff.

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WHAT TO WEAR TO CLASS

GIRLS

 

140x140

Leotard

Solid Black Leotard

Color: Black

140x140

Tights

Recommend purchasing tights at CCDS

Style No: Convertible | Color: Tan

140x140

Tap Shoes

THEATRICALS

Tap A

Style No: T9400C | Color: Tan

140x140

Tap Shoes

Bloch

Tap B or Higher

Style No: S0302L | Color: Tan

140x140

Tap Shoes

Bloch

Teen and Adult "Respect" Lace Up Tap Shoes

Style No: S0361L | Color: Black

 

WHAT TO WEAR TO CLASS

Boys

 

140x140

T-shirt

Solid colors shows instructor true body lines

Color: Solid Black

140x140

Sport Shorts

Solid colors shows instructor true body lines

Color: Solid Black

140x140

Tap Shoes

Capezio "Tic Tac Toe" Lace-Up

Tap A

Style No: 443B | Color: Black

140x140

Tap Shoes

Bloch "Respect" Lace Up

Tap B or Higher

Style No: S0361L | Color: Black

 


 

Office Hours (different from class hours):

4:00 pm - 9:00 pm
4:00 pm - 9:00 pm
4:00 pm - 9:00 pm
4:00 pm - 9:00 pm
CLOSED
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
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Contact Us:

5408 Eisenhower Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22304
703.370.7808
Office@chriscollinsdance.com