Adult Dance Class Descriptions

  • designed for individuals with little to no experience in tap.  Classes will focus on the basic tap steps & rhythm while developing proper body placement, position, weight shifts and clarity of tap sounds. 

    Beginner Tap has 2 levels:

    • Beginner 1

    • Beginner 2 -must complete Beginner 1 or by instructor discretion

  • is geared toward mastering basic tap skills, building upon the technique of the beginning fundamentals and perform steps with clarity of sound.  You will begin to add speed and syncopated rhythms with each intermediate level. 

    Intermediate Tap has 3 levels:

    • Intermediate-1 – must have completed Beginner-2 or by instructor discretion

    • Intermediate-2 – must have completed at least 1-year of Intermediate-1 or by instructor discretion

    • Intermediate-3 – must have completed at least 1-year of Intermediate-2 or by instructor discretion. If you are new to the studio, have only attended our mini-summer sessions or are unsure if you are an Intermediate or Advanced tap dancer, Intermediate-3 is the class for you. Enrollment in this class will allow us to evaluate your skills and transition you to the appropriate class, if necessary.

  • is focused on faster and more intricate footwork while executing complex combination with precision, clarity and without review.  In addition, you are expected to identify steps and combinations by name and without review.   The advanced level is for the student who has completed at least 6 years of tap AND instructor approval.   

    Advanced Tap has 3 levels:

    • Advanced-1 – must have completed at least 2-years of Intermediate-3 or by instructor discretion

    • Advanced-2 – must have completed at least 2-year of Advanced-1 or by instructor discretion

    • Advanced-3 – must have been enrolled in main season classes for a minimum of 2 seasons AND enrollment by instructor invitation

Adult Tap Classes:

  • is designed for individuals with little to no experience in jazz.  Classes will focus on basic body isolations & movement, weight shifts and position of the body, feet & arms.  Note: if a beginner class is not offered, you should enroll in Intermediate Jazz

  • is geared towards building upon the jazz basics and places an emphasis on flexibility, control, conditioning and incorporates techniques with extensions and turns.   Must have completed at least 1-year of Beginner Jazz or have instructor permission to enroll. If you are new to the studio, have only attended our mini-summer sessions or are unsure if you are an Intermediate or Advanced jazz dancer, Intermediate is the class for you.

  • s focused on mastering the technique learned in Intermediate jazz while introducing more complex choreography, speed and more synchronized articulation & rhythms. 

    Advanced Jazz has 3 Levels:

    • Advanced-1 – must have completed at least 3-years of jazz or by instructor discretion

    • Advanced-2 – must have completed at least 1-year of Advanced-1 or enrollment by instructor invitation

    • Advanced-3 - must have been enrolled in main season classes for a minimum of 2 season AND enrollment is by instructor invitation

Adult Jazz Classes:

  • are offered in Ballet, Tap and Jazz.  These classes are recreational and geared for the dancer who is interested in movement and learning but does not want to participate in our annual Performing for Life show. 

  • Seated Tap & Tambourine is designed for adults who would like to participate in dance from a seated position. The class incorporates basic tap steps and rhythms along with tambourine movement and is taught entirely while seated in chairs. No previous dance or tap experience is necessary. This class is appropriate for students with balance concerns or those who prefer a seated dance class. Participation in the show is optional.

  • is a class offered by invitation only to Advanced-2 and Advanced-3 Tap levels.  This class allows us time to prepare for the opening production for our annual Performing for Life show. Students must be enrolled in a minimum of 2 additional classes to qualify.

  • is a performance class for dancers who would like additional opportunities to perform beyond our annual Performing Through Life show. Dancers must meet ALL eligibility requirements to enroll, including being enrolled in 2 or more dance classes, being at the Intermediate-3 Tap level or above and being available to participate in community performances, including the Senior Olympics (or equivalent) in May. If you are interested, please contact Christine at dancingthrulife@att.net.

  • is a performance class for dancers who would like additional opportunities to perform beyond our annual Performing Through Life show. Dancers must meet ALL eligibility requirements to enroll, including being enrolled in 2 or more dance classes, being at the Advanced-2 Tap level or above and being available to participate in community performances, including the Senior Olympics (or equivalent) in May. If you are interested in joining, please contact Christine at dancingthrulife@att.net.

Adult Specialty Classes: