Tap
About Adult Tap
Tap Dance? For Adults? What’s that?
Have you ever have one of those days when all you want to do is stamp, stomp, kick, or spank something? Did you know those are all tap steps? Did you know there’s a NEW tap class at Wild Lily? It’s for adults, beginning adults, of all ages. No experience required at all, Really! Tap is loads of fun, and great exercise. Plus, you know, you get to wear noisy shoes – every week!
This is a class for real women & men of any age or body type, who want the coordination, grace and balance that tap dance gives you without the stress of impossible expectations. It is designed for the absolute beginner, and will progress according to the needs of the class, with lots of practice, and easy to learn exercises. When everyone is ready, you’ll learn a fun choregraphy to wow your friends.
For a sample of tap dance, search videos for some of the greats including Fred Astaire, Gene Kelly, Bill “Bojangles” Robinson. You might also have seen modern tap from Nick Young and Jess LeProtto on So You Think You Can Dance, season 8 or Mark Flint from SYTYCD UK!
What to Expect
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What to Wear & Bring
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Please see our list of classes below to read class descriptions and class offerings. Please note that not all of these classes are offered each semester.
Tap Classes
Tap: Beginner Term 1
An Introduction to Adult Tap - for Beginners!Beginners is the first level in the curriculum, and it is recommended for adults new to this style of dance. Students in this class will remain together and progress each term as a group. Tap is recommended to take with other styles of dance to gain rhythm, footwork and fundamental dance technique. A short choreography will be taught highlighting your new skills! Tippity-Tappity-Tippty-Tap! The cost of this course will be $416.00, payable in four installments on September 17, November 12, February 4 and April 1. Classes will run from September 11, 2012 to May 13, 2013.
Class Length: Varies each term. Typically 60 minutes weekly. Skill Level: Beginner. No previous experience necessary. Please Wear: Form-fitting pants and top that will not restrict movement (ie; leggings/tights and a tank top). Tap shoes Please Bring: A water bottle & notebook is advised.
Tap: Beginner Term 2
An Introduction to Adult Tap - Year 1, Part 2 Beginner Term 2 is the continuation of exercises learned in Term 1. This class is not for new students; if you would like to take Adult Tap for the first time, please register for the Beginner Term 1 class instead. For a full class description, please see Beginner Tap - Term 1.Tap: Beginner Term 3
An Introduction to Adult Tap - Year 1, Part 3 Beginner Term 3 is the continuation of exercises learned in Term 1 and 2. This class is not for new students; if you would like to take Adult Tap for the first time, please register for the Beginner Term 1 class instead. For a full class description, please see Beginner Tap - Term 1.Adult Tap Class
Adult Tap ClassThis adult tap class is a micture of dancers with some tap experience, as well as beginners. Tap is recommended to take with other styles of dance to gain rhythm, footwork and fundamental dance technique. A short choreography will be taught highlighting your new skills! Tippity-Tappity-Tippty-Tap! The cost of this course will be $130.00, for 10 weeks.
Class Length: Typically 60 minutes weekly. Skill Level: Intermediates. Must have take Beginners Tap at Wild Lily. Please Wear: Form-fitting pants and top that will not restrict movement (ie; leggings/tights and a tank top). Tap shoes Please Bring: A water bottle & notebook is advised.