Dance
Tap
Tap dance is an upbeat form of American dance that was influenced greatly by African rhythms and Irish dance styles . It is characterized by using tap shoes and the floor as a percussive instrument . Our tap program focuses on principles of rhythm , musicality , tap history , and performance quality . Students will explore the dance and performance aspects of broadway tap , the musical side of rhythm tap and everything in between .
TAP 1 ( 8Y +) will give students a basic vocabulary of tap steps and terminology . They will begin to explore music theory and the history behind steps and dances they learn in class . Through a variety of combinations they will work on principles of timing and technique .
TAP 2 will continue to explore intermediate variations of previously learned material , and begin to work on a variety of turning steps and time steps . Students will learn to count tap steps and continue to work concepts of musicality .
TAP 3 will give students a greater understanding of music theory with an emphasis on dynamic qualities such as polyrhythm , tempo , shading and time signature . Focus on more advanced movement and vocabulary , as well as concepts of improvisation will be explored at this level of study .
TAP 4 students will continue to work on more advanced tap technique by applying principles of clarity , speed and rhythm . TAP 5 is designed for the advanced tapper who has a clear understanding of musicality and movement based tap skills .
OPEN LEVEL TAP is a class for the student , ages 13-18 , with little to no dance experience who is looking to begin studying tap in a more relaxed environment . Classes offered by the semester .
CLASS CODE DAY DATES TIME STUDIO INSTRUCTOR R / NR Tap 1 / 2 40540351-01 Th Sep 08 - Dec 15 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm 1 Jenna Jozefowski $ 243 /$ 292 Tap 3 40540303-01 Tu Sep 06 - May 09 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm 1 Jenna Jozefowski $ 625 /$ 736 Tap 4 40540304-01 Th Sep 08 - May 11 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm 1 Jenna Jozefowski $ 625 /$ 736 Tap 5 40540305-01 Th Sep 08 - May 11 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm 1 Jenna Jozefowski $ 625 /$ 736 Open Level Tap 40550302-01 Th Sep 08 - Dec 15 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm 2 Aimee Russon $ 243 /$ 292
Irish Step Dance
BEGINNER IRISH DANCE ( 4-5Y ) is offered to students who are taking Irish dance for the first time ! Dancers will learn basic skills and beginner dances such as the traditional Irish Jig . ( Dancers are not required to purchase shoes or socks yet ).
ADULT IRISH DANCE Get active , make new friends , and learn how to Irish dance from the best ! Students will learn a " Céilí ", which is the traditional group dancing native to Ireland . This upbeat , social form of Irish dance is one of the best workouts you ' ll find . The class will have the option to occasionally meet at the North Shore Distillery outside of class time to show off their skills and have a fun night out ! Grab a friend and sign up today !
CLASS CODE DAY DATES TIME STUDIO INSTRUCTOR R / NR Irish Step Dance 4-5Y 40540701-01 Tu Sep 06 - Dec 13 11:00 am - 11:45 am 2 Veronica Lilja $ 174 /$ 208 Adult Irish Dance 40560804-03 W Sep 07 - Dec 14 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm 1 Veronica Lilja $ 243 /$ 292
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