Tap Dance Classes
This mixed-level tap dance class for adults and older teens invites participants to explore rhythm through movement. Warm-ups and drills build strength and coordination, followed by exercises that sharpen timing and beat interpretation. Each class ends with a dance combination that adapts to all levels, showing how tap links music and dance. Through the sound and movement of the feet, participants practice listening, rhythm recognition, and creative expression. – Drop-ins welcomed
Self-Directed Learning
Discover the story of tap dance, from West African rhythms and European step dances to today’s vibrant performances. This video shows how rhythm connects cultures and invites learners to explore tap as both music and movement.
How does tap dance function as both music and movement?
In what ways can rhythm preserve cultural memory?
How have different cultures shaped the evolution of tap dance over time?
