CLASSES
TapAbout Tap
Tap Pathways
Fundamentals and Fun
This is a low intensity program designed for the student who loves to dance without the demand or commitment of the competitive program. Children may be prepared for exams at the teacher’s discretion and will participate in our annual recital, Danskapades.
Students will be placed in classes based on dance experience and age.
*Tuition is per month, based on 34 classes in the dance year. Classes run from September – June
All classes – 45 minutes once a week
CLASS ATTIRE
Female/Identifies Female
- Plain black leotard. We recommend Capezio BraTek (#MC110) or Mondor Pinch Front Tank Leotard (#3546) with Mondor (#310 or #314) in Suntan, or in a color that matches dancer’s skin tone
- Tan Leather Tap shoes (Low heel – Bloch or SoDanca). Color can be altered to match dancer’s skin tone
- Hair – Pony or Bun (tied back, up, and off the face)
Male/Identifies Male
- Black t-shirt (tight fitting) with black pants or leggings
- Black Tap Oxfords (Bloch, Capezio or SoDanca)
- Hair – Pony or Bun (tied back, up, and off the face)
*We fully support our dancers if they would like to alter the color of their tights and shoes to match their skin tone.
Competitive Program
This program is for the student who is looking to further develop their training at a higher intensity. Students will be prepared for exams and competitions in the disciplines they are taking.
Pre-Junior – This class transitions the students from the combination classes into the competitive or fundamentals and fun tap route. Students may be entered into competition at the teacher’s discretion.
Junior 1 – Junior 3 – Students are prepared for examinations at the discretion of the teacher. Students will learn a tap routine for competition and recital.
Tap Technique – Students are prepared for examinations at the discretion of the teacher. This class may learn a routine for competition, or remain a technique class all season.
Tap Choreography – Students will work through tap rhythms with emphasis on different time signatures, body percussion and syncopation. Choreography for competitions and recital will be given within this class. Students must be enrolled in Tap Tachnique to take this class.
* Students must be enrolled in a competitive ballet class to be in this program.
The length of class depends on the level of training.
CLASS ATTIRE
Pre-Junior
Female/Identifies Female
- Mondor (#3545) True Pink (01) or (#1633) Academy Pink (93) RAD tank suit with pinch with Mondor (#310 or #314) in Suntan, or in a color that matches dancer’s skin tone
- Tan Leather Tap shoes (Low heel – Bloch or SoDanca). Color can be altered to match dancer’s skin tone
- Hair – Bun or pony tail, tied back, up, and off the face
Male/Identifies Male
- White t-shirt (tight fitting) with Black dance shorts or leggings
- Black Tap Oxfords (Bloch, Capezio or SoDanca)
- Hair – Bun or pony tail, tied back, up, and off the face
Junior 1-2 Tap
Female/Identifies Female
- SoDanca Child Tank Leo (SL07) – needed for exam
- A plain black bodysuit may be worn for class
- Mondor (#310 or #314) in Suntan, or in a color that matches dancer’s skin tone
- Black Martin shorts – needed for exams can be purchased through the office
- Tan Leather Tap shoes (Low heel – Bloch or SoDanca). Color can be altered to match dancer’s skin tone
- Hair – Bun (tied back, up, and off the face)
Male/Identifies Male
- Black t-shirt
- Black pants or leggings
- Black Tap Oxfords (Bloch, Capezio or SoDanca)
Junior 3 – Pre-Intermediate 1 Tap
Female/Identifies Female
- Mondor (#3546) Black (BL) RAD tank suit – needed for exam
- Any plain black bodysuit may be worn for class
- Black Mondor tights (#310 or #314)
- Black Martin shorts – needed for exams can be purchased through the office
- Black leather split sole – lace-up Tap Oxfords (Bloch, Capezio or SoDanca)
- Hair – Tied back, up, and off the face
Male/Identifies Male
- Black t-shirt
- Black pants or leggings
- Black Tap Oxfords (Bloch, Capezio or SoDanca)
Pre-Intermediate 2 – Advanced Tap
Female/Identifies Female
- Plain Black leotard suited to your body. We recommend Capezio Bra Tech Leotard (#MC110) or Mondor Camisole Leotard (#13520)
- Any plain black bodysuit may be worn for class
- Black Mondor tights (#310 or #314)
- High waisted black leggings – needed for exam
- Jason Samuel Smith (Bloch) or Roxy Tap Shoe (Capezio) – hard sole Tap shoes
- Black leather split sole – lace-up Tap Oxfords can be used for Inter 3 exam (Bloch, Capezio or SoDanca)
- Hair – Ponytail or bun (Tied back, up, and off the face)
Male/Identifies Male
- Black t-shirt
- Black pants or leggings
- Black Tap Oxfords (Bloch, Capezio or SoDanca)
*We fully support our dancers if they would like to alter the color of their tights and shoes to match their skin tone.