Class Descriptions

Tap Dance Classes - Adults

Beginning Tap
Mon. and Wed. 6pm - 7pm
Tap dance from the very first step. This class is for people with no tap experience. Students who take class twice a week will pick it up faster, but you'll still have fun if you can come only once a week. Tap shoes required.

Intermediate I
Thur. 10am - 11am & 7pm - 8pm / Sat. 11am - 12pm
This is the next level up from beginning. It is a great class for people who have tapped before and now want to get back to it. You must be able to do shuffles, flaps and other fundamental steps and put them into short combinations.

Intermediate II
Tues. 7pm - 8pm and Sat. 10am - 11am
The combinations get a little longer and faster in this class. The steps are more syncopated. Lots of time steps. The Intermediate II "Seniors" class is not limited to seniors; the difference is that this class includes a focus on strength, balance, and stretching.

Intermediate III
Tues. and Thur. 6pm - 7pm
In this class, we work on a wide variety of steps. There is an emphasis on speed, clarity, and rhythm.

Intro to Improvisation
Mon. 7pm - 8pm
For dancers with intermediate level skills who want to create spontaneously. There are techniques and exercises dancers can learn to bridge the mind to feet connection.

Monday Advanced
Mon. 6pm - 7pm
A challenging class with lots of speed and syncopation.

Saturday Advanced
Sat. 6pm - 7pm
Dancers in this class are expected to learn combinations quickly, then do them by themselves with music. A great class for performers.

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Tap Dance Classes - Children/Teens

Youth Intermediate I
Wed. 4pm - 5pm
For the more experienced student with at least two years of training. This class explores more complex rhythms, longer drills and steps such as wings, pull backs and timesteps.

Youth Intermediate Technique II
Wed. 5pm - 6pm
Four years of experience preferred.

Youth Intermediate Choreography II
Wed. 6pm - 7pm
Learn and polish routines. Must be taken along with Technique class.

Intermediate for Teens
Thur. 10am - 11am & 7pm - 8pm / Sat. 11am - 12pm
For the more experienced tap dancer with two or more years of training. This class explores more complex rhythms and lengthier drills and includes wings, pull backs, and time steps. We will be concentrating on steps from the "BS Chorus" and Eddie Brown's "E.B. Choruses."

Specialty Classes for Adults/Teens

Lindy Hop
Mon. 6pm - 7pm
Learn the fun energetic social dance style popularized by the swingin' dancers of the Savoy Ballroom back in the 1940's. No partner necessary.

Weekend Workshops with Jessie Sawyers
Second Sunday of every month.
Intermediate Level 2pm - 3:30pm
Advanced Level 3:30pm - 5pm
Payments and Policies

How much does it cost?

$18.00 single class
$160.00 ten class card (good for 3 months)

Fall Session (16 weeks long)

1 class a week $240 ($15 per class)
2 classes a week $416 ($13 per class)
3 classes a week $552 ($11.50 per class)

Winter Session (14 weeks long)

1 class a week $210 ($15 per class)
2 classes a week $364 ($13 per class)
3 classes a week $483 ($11.50 per class)

Spring Session (7 weeks)

1 class a week $105 ($15 per class)
2 classes a week $182 ($13 per class)
3 classes a week $241.50 ($11.50 per class)

Attire

Wear comfortable clothes. Keep in mind dancing can be a
bit of a workout.

Tap Shoes -- Where do you buy them? Any local dance shop has
them. The proper fit for a tap shoe is comfortable, not tight.
Inexpensive shoes are fine to start with.