Tap dance is a form of dance characterized by a tapping sound that is created from metal plates that are attached to both the ball and heel of the dancer's shoe.
Tap dance is a form of dance characterized by a tapping sound that is created from metal plates that are attached to both the ball and heel of the dancer's shoe.
Rhythmical and musical combinations, and coordination and intricate footwork are synonymous with entertaining style that is tap.
Under the guidance of Director Melanie Connors, the dedicated student has the opportunity to train and aspire to a professional career in dance and entertainment. Whether seeking a career in dance or learning for fun, all students are given every opportunity to achieve, and are encouraged to perform to their greatest potential.
Children as young as 3, will learn to relate movement to music, enhancing their rhythm, co-ordination and appreciation of music itself. Freedom of movement and use of imagination is very important and is encouraged from a very early age.
The dance industry is forever changing, and we believe it is of great importance to keep up with change and progress, with particular emphasis on training techniques and safe dance whilst also keeping up to date with the latest dance styles. At Turning Pointe we endeavour to deliver as many workshops as we can to the students, giving them the opportunity to work with other dance professionals in the industry from all over the world.
Young children, both girls and boys, benefit greatly from such wonderful interaction with each other through dance, and learn that they can do great and marvellous things if they use their minds and bodies. With this, comes an increased level of concentration and self-esteem as well as an enhanced sense of overall grooming, carriage and deportment of the whole body.
Whether children enrol in dance classes for pleasure or a possible career path, the simple joy of learning to dance provides your child with the opportunity to make new friends and learn one of the most rewarding art forms. After all, children will always be worth whatever it takes!
In our Tap Dance Classes you learn all the basic steps which are then put together into rhythmical sequences and dances suitable for all ages from our little tappers right through to our adults. Music choices are both modern and traditional and the styles complimentary.
We have a unique and distinct tap style that combines raw street style, inspired by the Tap Dogs, with modern tap techniques.
Let’s make some noise with your feet! Strength, musicality, rhythm, up beat and more.
Tap Dance is a percussion-based dance style which is accompanied by the sounds of the dancer’s tap shoes. It’s never too late to learn this fantastic dance style, bring your runners and “soft-shoe tap” to dip your toe or get yourself a set of taps and make music with your feet.
Glenn Wood Tap is a great syllabus teaching students of all ages tap technique. It not only has everyone enjoying classes but also achieves outstanding results, producing strong and stylish tapping.
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