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Tap Dance Classes - Beginners

Tap Dance Classes - Beginners

Creative and spontaneous, our Tap Dance Course allows you to improvise - but first you’ll need to master the basics. 

A fusion of African American art with Irish influence, Tap Dance is a great way to keep active and express yourself. This Beginners course is a step-by-step guide to the essential sounds, moves and rhythms of tap dance.

Starting off by learning the sounds you can make, and their names, you will build up to simple steps – both on the spot and traveling. You will also learn about rhythm and how to develop the subtle light and shade needed for your introduction to Tap Dance.

Our Tap Dance Beginners Course is perfect if you’re new to the Tap Dancing world and want to get involved.You'll receive friendly feedback throughout the Tap Dancing Course.

Tap Dance Classes - Beginners content:

  • Lessons guided by a Professional Dancer and expert Tap Dance Tutor 
  • Explore simple routines and fundamental footwork combinations
  • Understand posture and spacial awareness
  • Demonstrate how to isolate parts of the body - in order to define a movement
  • Develop basic coordination of your feet, arms and head
  • Perform a selection of short basic choreography from Musical Theatre and a beginner's Rhythm Tap Dance

Level

This course is open for beginners interested in learning basic techniques.

What you will learn

Learn basic tap style drills and footwork; focusing on sounds, rhythms, mobile and traveling steps, as well as light and shade techniques.

What to bring

Please note - tap shoes are required for this course.

Please Note

Please note - tap shoes are required for this course. If you do not own tap shoes, you can buy a pair here , and you can read more on what to wear to a Tap class here

CLASSES STARTING SOON

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12 Jan 2025 - 16 Feb 2025 Sun 16:40-18:10 6 weeks Daniella Wilson City Academy at 10 Herbal Hill £145.00
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22 Jan 2025 - 12 Mar 2025 Wed 18:00-19:15 8 weeks Daniella Wilson Sylvia Young Theatre School £160.00
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19 Mar 2025 - 7 May 2025 Wed 18:00-19:15 8 weeks Daniella Wilson Sylvia Young Theatre School £160.00
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27 Apr 2025 - 1 Jun 2025 Sun 16:40-18:10 6 weeks Daniella Wilson City Academy at 10 Herbal Hill £150.00
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22 Jan 2025 - 12 Mar 2025 Wed 18:00-19:15 8 weeks Daniella Wilson Sylvia Young Theatre School, W1 £160.00
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14 Aug 2025 - 25 Sep 2025 Thu 19:45-21:00 7 weeks Sophia Priolo WAC Arts, Belsize Park £145.00
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PAYMENT OPTIONS

You are welcome to join the course up to the second class.

ONLINE & PHONE PAYMENTS

Online – To book your selected class/course online, just click Book Now next to your chosen class/course.

Phone – We would be happy to take your booking over the phone, just call us on 020 7042 8833 .

CASH & CHEQUE PAYMENTS

Cash - You are welcome to pay cash, just come and see us at our office: City Academy, 10 Herbal Hill, London EC1R 5EG.

If you book 2 or more different classes/courses at a time we can offer you a 10% discount. If you wish to take advantage of this offer please enter 2ORMORE in the promotional code box when booking online or quote code when booking over the phone. Please note that this offer cannot be applied when you are booking two or more of the same class/course.

INDUSTRY TUTORS

City Academy tutors are experienced artists and performers that work in the industry. If your tutor's availability changes at short notice, our team will arrange for a suitable replacement and notify you in advance.

CANCELLATIONS POLICY

We offer a full refund or full credit of your original course if you cancel at least 72 hours before the start of your booking.

We cannot offer any refund if you cancel less than 72 hours before the start of your booking, or if you do not attend.

(For more information please see our terms and conditions)

DATE DAY TIME (BST) DURATION TUTOR VENUE PRICE BOOKING
12 Jan 2025 - 16 Feb 2025 Sun 16:40-18:10 6 weeks Daniella Wilson City Academy at 10 Herbal Hill £145.00
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22 Jan 2025 - 12 Mar 2025 Wed 18:00-19:15 8 weeks Daniella Wilson Sylvia Young Theatre School, W1 £160.00
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19 Mar 2025 - 7 May 2025 Wed 18:00-19:15 8 weeks Daniella Wilson Sylvia Young Theatre School, W1 £160.00
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27 Apr 2025 - 1 Jun 2025 Sun 16:40-18:10 6 weeks Daniella Wilson City Academy at 10 Herbal Hill £150.00
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14 Aug 2025 - 25 Sep 2025 Thu 19:45-21:00 7 weeks Sophia Priolo WAC Arts, Belsize Park £145.00
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PAYMENT OPTIONS

You are welcome to join the course up to the second class.

ONLINE & PHONE PAYMENTS

Online – To book your selected class/course online, just click Book Now next to your chosen class/course.

Phone – We would be happy to take your booking over the phone, just call us on 020 7042 8833 .

CASH & CHEQUE PAYMENTS

Cash - You are welcome to pay cash, just come and see us at our office: City Academy, 10 Herbal Hill, London EC1R 5EG.

If you book 2 or more different classes/courses at a time we can offer you a 10% discount. If you wish to take advantage of this offer please enter 2ORMORE in the promotional code box when booking online or quote code when booking over the phone. Please note that this offer cannot be applied when you are booking two or more of the same class/course.

INDUSTRY TUTORS

City Academy tutors are experienced artists and performers that work in the industry. If your tutor's availability changes at short notice, our team will arrange for a suitable replacement and notify you in advance.

CANCELLATIONS POLICY

We offer a full refund or full credit of your original course if you cancel at least 72 hours before the start of your booking.

We cannot offer any refund if you cancel less than 72 hours before the start of your booking, or if you do not attend.

(For more information please see our terms and conditions)

All City Academy tutors are experienced professionals from theatre, film/TV and performance industries. So whilst they're training you they may also be rehearsing for a West End show or working on a movie. We like that and we do believe it makes a difference in class.

Continue your journey

After you've completed your Tap Beginners course - continue your dance journey by taking these courses:

ENJOY WITH FRIENDS OR COLLEAGUES

City Academy delivers bespoke workshops for groups and teams! Enjoy this course at a time and place to suit you. Whether you're a group of friends or a team looking for a creative activity, get in touch to explore ideas today.

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