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Tap is a unique and exciting style of dance characterized by using the sounds of tap shoes striking the floor as a form of percussion. Tap has been featured on Vaudeville stages, in Broadway shows and in major motion pictures for many, many years. This dance form has a rich history with many well-loved notable figures. Bill “Bojangles” Robinson, the Nicholas Brothers, Sammy Davis Jr., Gene Kelly, Fred Astaire and Shirley Temple are just a few of the stars who made tap dance popular through their films and stage performances. Today, tap dance is widely enjoyed and studied by students all over the world.
The students enrolled in tap classes at BLDC study a graded tap syllabus as well as supplementary methods to emphasize proper technique, rhythm, timing, musicality and precise tap sounds. |
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K-2nd Grade Tap
Tuesday - 6:30-7:15 pm 3rd-6th Grade Tap
Thursday - 7:15-8:00 pm |
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Teen Tap
Wednesday - 6:45-7:30 pm |
What do you need for class?
All required shoes are available for purchase through BLDC.
Stop by or contact the office to schedule a shoe fitting.
Dance clothing is available for purchase in the studio lobby.
Stop by or contact the office to schedule a shoe fitting.
Dance clothing is available for purchase in the studio lobby.
Required Attire
Please use the dress code guidelines for the gender of which the student identifies, or fitted dance clothing that is similar to anything listed which feels in line with the student's identity.
Girls
A leotard with tights, a leotard with leggings or shorts, a dance top and shorts are all acceptable options. Dance clothing should be form-fitting and allow the instructor to see the students’ movement clearly. No long, baggy t-shirts or pants. Denim shorts or pants are not permitted.
Boys
Shorts or Pants, T-shirt or athletic style top. Denim shorts or pants are not permitted.
Shoe Requirements
Girls
Building Blocks: White Ribbonette Tap Shoes
Tap/Jazz Combos, K-2nd Grade & 3rd-6th Grade Tap: Tan Buckle Tap Shoe
Teen and Adult Tap Classes: Black Lace-Up Tap
Boys
All Tap Classes: Black Lace-Up Tap Shoe
Please use the dress code guidelines for the gender of which the student identifies, or fitted dance clothing that is similar to anything listed which feels in line with the student's identity.
Girls
A leotard with tights, a leotard with leggings or shorts, a dance top and shorts are all acceptable options. Dance clothing should be form-fitting and allow the instructor to see the students’ movement clearly. No long, baggy t-shirts or pants. Denim shorts or pants are not permitted.
Boys
Shorts or Pants, T-shirt or athletic style top. Denim shorts or pants are not permitted.
Shoe Requirements
Girls
Building Blocks: White Ribbonette Tap Shoes
Tap/Jazz Combos, K-2nd Grade & 3rd-6th Grade Tap: Tan Buckle Tap Shoe
Teen and Adult Tap Classes: Black Lace-Up Tap
Boys
All Tap Classes: Black Lace-Up Tap Shoe
