Tap and Jazz Dance

Whether to learn to shimmy or make tap shoes sing; traditional jazz and tap class instills a sense of rhythm and coordination which is long-lasting. Your child will learn the importance of refined and purposeful movement while learning to "play" a new percussion instrument... their feet! We believe that a traditional program that adheres to our high standards will broaden your child's abilities-while also giving them newfound joy and talent.

We strongly encourage all dance students to enroll in our ballet program for additional form and choreography experience; the two programs are independent of one another. This program is designed to be educational and invigorating, and as an incredible gateway to the world of Performing Art.

Our Dance Disciplines:

• Jazz Dance: This type of dance is a stylized theatrical style dance that is influenced by jazz and Broadway music. It is the predominant form of dance used in American musical theater and is an integral part of what we know as "dance" today. Jazz dance has many titles- but has developed its technique, style, and theory as it matured over the 20th century.
• Tap Dance: What can be more fun than having metal taps added to the ball and heel of your shoes? This type of dance creates a choreographed rhythm not only visually, but through sound as well. Tap steps will be taught, and this helps your child to learn rhythm and increases their music-interpretation skills.