Tap dance is a theatrical art form often seen on stage in musicals such as; Anything Goes, 42nd Street, Book of Mormon and Billy Elliot. The classes are technique based with opportunities to take ISTD examinations from primary to ADV2 level.
This has evolved as an American dance form, popularised throughout the world, with debate about its origins coming from African dance, Irish dance and/or clog dancing.
The dancer uses their feet to strike the floor, beating out different rhythms, with dancers wearing tap shoes, which have small metal plates on the toe and heel to give the distinctive sound.
Tap dance is a theatrical art form often seen on stage in musicals such as; Anything Goes, 42nd Street, Book of Mormon and Billy Elliot.
The classes are technique based with opportunities to take ISTD examinations from primary to ADV2 level.
Freestyle tap classes are also offered which are primarily performance based. Tap is brilliant for the development of rhythm, which all dancers need to master.
This is definitely a style that once the fundamentals are learnt develops a great feeling of performance …classes from Tots upwards.
SLP Junior Academy provides a high level of training in Dance and Musical Theatre. Our focus is on progressive teaching within a fun and safe environment.
We offer classes in RAD Ballet as well as ISTD Modern and Tap for children aged 3 and above in a safe and caring environment a variety of other classes are also available including Musical Theatre, Acting, Singing, Jazz and Street Dance.
All of our pupils benefit from state of the art facilities designed for both Dance and Musical Theatre. We have eleven professional studios, changing facilities, Café area, “Dance Gear” shop and ample free parking in the college car park.
The Primary level teaches the very basics of tap for very young children helping them to learn different rhythms and the different parts of the shoe to use.
A fun Tap class for beginners or those who have a little Tap experience. Class will start with a warm up and slowly work through tap steps to build into a fun routine!
TAP dance is a combination of rhythm and coordination. We explore classic Tap as seen in hit musicals like 42nd Street and Singin’ in the Rain right up to present day Hoofers such as Tap Dogs. Imperial Society of Teachers of Dance are the exam board for Sazonova Dance and Fitness.
Tap uses the heel and toe of shoes as a form of percussion along to the music. Tap is good for flexibility, fitness and improving your timing.
Primary 1 &2 Modern (ISTD) and Tap classes are offered by Zayna Dance Academy. Our goal is to give each individual dancer the tools they need to take dance as far as they dream to take it.
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