Our current adult tap group are of an Intermediate standard, so some basic tap experience is required to join this group.
Our current adult tap group are of an Intermediate standard, so some basic tap experience is required to join this group.
For example, you can do a Slap 1-2 and you can shuffle! Our group are a mixture of ages and backgrounds and the emphasis is on fun and enjoying developing your tap skill and fitness in a relaxed class. Some on stage performance opportunities are encouraged, but not essential.
Denise is considered to be one of New Zealand’s most respected and successful Tap Dancing choreographers, teachers, and adjudicators, having successfully run dance classes in Dunedin for 40 years to the highest level of national and international competition.
Denise trains over 50 dancers ‘one on one’ for competitions as well as classes in musical theatre and acting. In 2020 we introduced the NZAMD American Jazz programme and now offer the first four grades of Jazz, which will grow in due course. Our Jazz programme is headed by Lara Davidson.
The studio boasts a talented teaching staff of fully qualified teachers with extensive performance, musical theatre, singing, tap and ballet/jazz training, qualifications and experience.
Tap dance is a form of dance characterised by using the sounds of tap shoes striking the floor as a form of percussion.
We follow the NZAMD American Tap syllabus and is suitable for ages 7 and up. Tap is great for rhythmical development consisting of barre work, center work, and set dances.
At LDA you will learn basic tap steps, progressing into tap sequences, and routines in a fun open class. The class is mix of both traditional steps and a more relaxed 'American'Â Tap style.
AMJAZZ Dance Studios is a technical training dance school which offers specialized and structured dance classes, providing each dancer with solid training in both technique and performance.
Tap classes are designed to develop rhythm, style and sound. Students will learn a variety of tap styles from Broadway to Rhythm tap.
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