We follow the ADAPT Tap Syllabus. Students may be eligible for Tap exams at the discretion of the teacher.
This fun and rhythmic style of dance is always a favourite among children because of the, "noisy," shoes involved. Tap increases a dancers understanding of rhythm, music and syncopation.
With an emphasis on clear footwork and a strong upper body Tap develops a strong sense of musicality and requires precision of movement.
We follow the ADAPT Tap Syllabus. Students may be eligible for Tap exams at the discretion of the teacher.
Calgary West Dance Academy is committed to providing professional and safe dance training to children and youth of all ages. With a focus on the development of strong technique, creativity and stage presence young dancers will be given the opportunity to thrive in an atmosphere of discipline, support and inclusion.
We focus on providing an age-appropriate dance experience that allows children to be kids while still providing exceptional technical training. Our choreography, costume and music choices will always reflect age-appropriate themes and content.
We instill our students with a passion to achieve success in every dance class and to find joy in this beautiful art form.
Creativity:
Our school goes above and beyond the training you will find at any comparable studio. Each student is of equal importance to us and we wish to help all students achieve their personal best.
Dance is at the foundation of what we teach but the lessons taught involve much more. We train dancers who are both technically strong performers as well as creative artists, compassionate peers and confident leaders.
Tap classes are designed to develop rhythm, style, and sound. Students will learn a variety of tap styles from Broadway to Rhythm tap. Exercises focus on building flexibility of the knee and ankles, coordination, and speed of movement
Students will learn how to count and understand various beats within music and by doing so they will be able to grasp the relationship between the sounds they create with their feet and the music.
Tap dance is a style of dance where metal plates are attached to the heel and toe of the shoe making sounds when the shoe strikes the floor. It is a very rhythmic style of dance where the dancer is like a percussion instrument.
Tap is a wonderful style of dance that allows a dancer to create music with their feet. It is the ultimate component in learning about rhythm and timing.
Tap Dance classes are offered by City Dance Corps. Whether you're brand new to dance or a seasoned professional, we pride ourselves in creating an environment free of judgement and catered to your comfort level.
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