When it comes to our Tap lessons, we combine the CDTA syllabus with the Stepping Tones (Al Gilbert) syllabus to provide instruction to students aged 5-16.
When it comes to our Tap lessons, we combine the CDTA syllabus with the Stepping Tones (Al Gilbert) syllabus to provide instruction to students aged 5-16.
Classes include barre work, center floor and progressions as well as learning the rhythms and musicality associated with tap techniques.
Tap classes are divided according to age group.
Summit School of Dance and Music is a place where kids of all ages shapes and sizes learn to dance, sing and perform.
This is a studio where creativity, individuality and self-expression are encouraged and has a community of teachers, students and families who are passionate about performing arts.
Our goal is to create a positive and happy experience for all of our students. We strive to nurture and develop talent, celebrate the achievements of all students and inspire a love and appreciation of all styles of dance and the arts.
We are committed to providing a safe and positive environment in which all students can feel empowered, comfortable and free to express themselves.
Tap dance has roots in dancing such as the Juba Dance, Clogging & Irish Step. By the mid 1900’s, Irish and British clogging steps were combined to create “buck and wing”, which became Modern Tap.
Class consisting of instruction in both tap and ballet disciplines as a progression from basic pre-school introductory. At this level dancers will start to learn more complex stationary steps and stage movement.
Boys often enjoy the intricacies & challenges of the footwork. While upper body & arm lines are important in Tap, they are freer than its counterpart, Classical Ballet. This less structured upper body placement with the single focus of footwork skills, also appeal to male students.
Students will learn basic tap techniques as well as explore improvisation, musicality, and elements of percussion. Basic music theory and concepts will be introduced.
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