Beginner Tap #1 with Ms. Brandi

This energetic, semester long course will focus on learning the basics of Broadway style tap while learning a fun recital dance. This class is for students with zero to limited dance experience and is conducted at a beginner pace.  This course is perfect for aspiring musical theater performers who will need basic Broadway tap for future auditions and for those who just want to see what Broadway tap is like.

Tap shoes are optional (but highly recommended), as dancers can either use tennis shoes or dance bare foot.  If using tap shoes, a small tap board is recommended (1/4 inc. plywood square in whatever size you desire but not smaller than 2 ft x 2ft) in order to protect the floor in your home.

Each week we will build upon previously learned skills to learn new, more complicated steps and to master proper technique. The first part of every class will be dedicated to warm ups and learning new Broadway style tap steps and technique practice.  During the last section of class we will have fun adding on to our recital dance and practicing our newly learned Broadway skills in fun ways while letting our personalities shine.

I will teach by demonstration and verbal explanation.  Each child will have a chance to voluntarily demonstrate throughout the semester for individual feedback that the entire group can learn from.  General corrections, fun facts, and dance tips will be given to the entire class throughout each lesson, as well.  

At the culmination of the semester, we will celebrate our progress by performing our short recital piece together and by discussing how far we have come in just 6 weeks!