At WADPA, we have beginner classes from the age of 4 and students can progress through their exams up to diploma level if they so wish.
DurationTap is a form of dance characterized by using the sounds of tap shoes striking the floor as a form of percussion. It’s a strong rhythmical dance form that draws on music from many traditions. Tap dance puts an emphasis on the mastery of using the feet as a percussive instrument.
Films and stage show such as ’42nd Street’ and ‘Singing in the Rain’ bring the old-style tap to a new generation. New shows such as ‘Tap Dogs’ and ‘Stomp’ have updated this style making it a very popular class to take!
At WADPA, we have beginner classes from the age of 4 and students can progress through their exams up to diploma level if they so wish.
Good understanding of beats, time signatures and rhythm are only a few things the students will be competent in when progressing through the grades.
As the only dance school in Whangarei with a purpose-built fully furbished dance studio, WADPA has everything located under one roof. Our fully qualified and registered staff teach Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Lyrical, Acrobatic, and Contemporary Dance.
We teach age and developmentally appropriate Ballet, Tap, and Jazz dance technique classes from a syllabus that allows younger students more time for movement exploration while providing advanced students with the tools to become professional dancers.
Tap has had many different stages in its evolution; from its roots in African American history and into the silver screen years with Fred Astaire, Ginger Rogers and Gene Kelly, to the Tap Dogs and Boot Men of today.
Tap classes are designed to develop rhythm, style and sound. Students will learn a variety of tap styles from Broadway to Rhythm tap.
The Beginner class will learn tap techniques throughout the year while learning exercises and combinations
Made popular during the 20th Century, this appealing dance style still has its place in the modern world.
The NZAMD American Tap Syllabus is a rhythmical, exciting and enjoyable syllabus created by Keith Clifton (USA).
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