As we work through the Imperial Tap dance syllabus (ISTD), students will progress through the grades building a secure tap technique, developing an awareness of tone, understand rhythm, and its development while gaining a sense of performance.
Tap is a form of dance where the dancer uses their feet to strike the floor creating different rhythms.
As we work through the Imperial Tap dance syllabus (ISTD), students will progress through the grades building a secure tap technique, developing an awareness of tone, understand rhythm, and its development while gaining a sense of performance.
Each term, we will also incorporate unset tap classes involving improvisation to help build confidence and allow the dancer to express themselves
Our Mission
We strive to:
Inspire children and adults of all ages and abilities to: express their creativity through music and dance, contributing to the development and strengthening of their physical and mental health, fitness, well being, confidence and self esteem, encouraging them to be the best you can be.
Koffman Academy provides a unique experience for students, where they are immersed in and inspired by music and dance all under the same roof. At Koffman Academy we offer elite, structured training in music and dance.
Classes are catered towards each individual student, encouraging them to reach their highest potential and become motivated to achieve success; benefitting them in all aspects of their lives.
For ages 3-5, we offer a 45-minute class that incorporates tap, ballet and some creative work.
Geared specifically to dancers 5 years to adult. The dance style where rhythmic patterns are sounded by the toes, heels and balls of the feet. Progressive rhythmic skills and syncopation styles are taught in a fun and energetic manner.
Class consisting of complete tap instruction involving a warm-up, progressing stationary steps, and travelling steps across the room along with learning a routine for competition.
Making music with your feet! This class is full of energy helping to improve rhythm, musicality, footwork, and coordination. Dancers will participate in movement across the floor and in the centre. Placement is based off of both the dancers age and their ability.
The tap syllabus is based on the Al Gilbert graded system. This system begins with pre-tap and proceeds through an additional 10 grades.
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