Tap Dancing
Tap Dancing. Copyright HADAPA
Tap Dancing. Copyright HADAPA
Tap Dancing. Copyright HADAPA
Tap Dancing. Copyright HADAPA
Tap Dancing is for all ages and abilities & is a fun creative form of exercise to make music with your feet!
Examples of how your child would benefit:
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Good physical fitness (importance of body conditioning)
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Mental exercise for memory, concentration, problem-solving, learning rhythm patterns
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Different dynamics to movements,
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Learning new life skills,
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Musicality, Rhythm, Timing
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Proprioception
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Co-ordination
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Safe Dance practice & Body care (such as warm-up/cool-down)
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Life long enjoyment
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Examinations under NQF qualifications
Tap has evolved as an American dance form, popularised throughout the world, with debate about its origins coming from African dance, Irish dance and/or clog dancing. The dancer uses their feet to strike the floor, beating out different rhythms, with dancers wearing tap shoes which have small metal plates on the toe and heel to give the distinctive sound. Tap dance is a theatrical art form often seen on stage in musicals.
We advise young children (3-4 years) start Ballet or Funky feet with us first before taking up tap, this is because they need a good standard of the basic skills like balance / co-ordination and concentration levels, otherwise it becomes too repetitive and young children can get easily put off.
Students gain co-ordination, rhythm and confidence with stage work and choreography, developing an appreciation for musicals. Older students develop the skills to produce intricate rhythms and develop different styles of tap dancing which prepares them for future shows like ‘Tap dogs’ or ‘42nd Street’
We teach the ISTD Tap syllabus from Primary right through to the advanced – professional level and we also have an Adult Class. (Please view Examinations for more details)
