1) What will be taught? In this class we will learn some basic steps and terminology used in Tap and Jazz, We will learn Basic Tap skills, as well as some jumps and turns in Jazz class. In addition, we will learn a Tap combination to the song "Under the Sea" and play games and take an imaginary train ride to the beach. Trail 2021-2022 Dance Year. 

2) What topics will you cover? In Tap we will learn: flaps, spank steps, shuffles, shuffle ball change, toe taps, paddle diddles (dig, spank step heal), Toe ball heels, and a Combination to the song Under the Sea. In Jazz we will learn: how to do a single Pirouette, Jete Jump, Step pivot turns, and Pas de bourrée's, we will also work on our splits and isolation of the hips, heads, and ribcage.

3) How is your class structured? This class will involve a 5min introduction, Tap class for 30 min including warm up for 5-10 min, and the dance combination of the day and Jazz for 25min including a 5min warm up and across the floor steps/phrases. 

4) How will you teach? I will be teaching through a live Zoom class. I encourage all students all students to have their video camera and microphone on, but it is not required after attendance. 

5) What's your teaching style?  We will be doing a balancing game as well as freeze dance to allow time for improvisation. In every step we do I will focus on breaking down each part. For example a pas de chat passes through Passé before you jump. I also named my left and right sides to avoid confusion verses being mirrored/not mirrored through the camera.  I also encourage my students to speak up in my class if they are confused with anything, or they feel that they are ready to be challenged even more. For example if balancing in Passé is easy then we can add on by making it a Pirouette turn. 

6) How much will learners get to interact with you and each other (mention specifics like: lecture, games, slides, video clips, discussion)? Throughout class we will be interacting as a group by through the use of the games as well as through the combination. In addition, I will interact with each student individual by giving them comments of praise and small corrections to help us grow as a dancer or a class. There is no experience required for this dance class. Students will be participating in a physical fitness/movement activities though out the class. Please be aware that your child can end up injuring  themselves. Therefore please make sure your child has sufficient dance space, proper foot ware (choice of ballet shoes, Jazz shoes, barefoot/socks, Tap shoes or sneakers).  I encourage all students to have a water bottle near by and the student warmed up before class to avoid injury’s. Parental supervision is strongly encourage to help your dancer assure there safety and spacial awareness. *Please note tap shoes are not required. 
7) Any required experience or knowledge learners need? There is no experience required for this dance class. Students will be participating in a physical fitness/movement activities throughout the class. Please be aware that your child can end up injuring  themselves. Therefore please make sure your child has sufficient dance space, proper foot ware (choice of ballet shoes, Jazz shoes, barefoot/socks, Tap shoes or sneakers).  I encourage all students to have a water bottle near by and the student warmed up before class to avoid injury’s. Parental supervision is strongly encourage to help your dancer assure there safety and spacial awareness. *Please note tap shoes are not required.