Tap at TipToes

Intro to Tap
3 – 5 years
Saturday

Pre Primary Tap Dance at Tiptoes & Tappers

Pre Primary Tap is the foundational level for building strong, intricate tap dance technique. Designed for young children in preschool, this syllabus helps develop rhythm, musicality, and an early appreciation for music. Through engaging and fun lessons, students are introduced to key “build-up” steps that promote proper ankle strength, improve tap technique, and support progress through higher grades.

Key benefits of Pre Primary Tap at Tiptoes & Tappers include:

  • Development of strong rhythm and timing skills
  • Encouragement to listen to music and connect movement with sound
  • Focus on foundational techniques for ankle strength and proper footwork
  • Steady progression to more advanced levels of tap dance technique

Start your child’s tap dance journey with Tiptoes & Tappers and watch them grow in rhythm and confidence.

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Pre Primary Tap
5 - 7 years
Saturday

Pre-Primary Tap Dance Classes at Tiptoes & Tappers

Pre-Primary Tap builds on the solid foundation developed in Intro to Tap, helping young dancers refine and strengthen their tap technique. This syllabus is designed to promote technical precision, enhance balance, and encourage rhythmic coordination, making it an ideal progression for students ready to advance in tap dance.

Key benefits of Pre-Primary Tap include:

  • Improved technical tap skills for a strong foundation
  • Focus on ankle strength and proper footwork
  • Development of rhythm, timing, and musicality
  • Enhanced balance and posture for more intricate steps
  • Preparation for more advanced levels of tap dance

Through engaging lessons and gradual progression, Tiptoes & Tappers ensures that each dancer develops the necessary skills to move through the grades with confidence and technique.

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Primary Tap
7 – 9 years
Thursday
Saturday

Primary Tap Dance Classes at Tiptoes & Tappers

The Primary Tap syllabus builds on the foundation laid in Pre-Primary Tap, incorporating British Tap, American Tap, and Show Tap styles. This progression introduces more complex movements, helping students develop advanced tap techniques and precision.

At Tiptoes & Tappers, we ensure that dancers reach a very high standard by focusing on technical excellence, rhythm, and performance skills. Our tap dance students are also eligible to take International Dance Teachers Association (IDTA) Tap Exams from this level onward, ensuring their progress is recognized at an international standard.

Key Benefits of Our Tap Classes:

  • Progression from Pre-Primary Tap with more intricate movements
  • Exposure to British, American, and Show Tap styles
  • Development of advanced tap technique and musicality
  • Preparation for IDTA Tap Exams recognized worldwide
  • High-level instruction focused on precision and artistry

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Grade 1 Tap
8 - 10
Wednesday
Saturday

Grade 1 Tap Dance Classes at Tiptoes & Tappers

Our Grade 1 Tap syllabus continues to build on a strong foundation with more intricate tap technique, complex exercises, and advanced rhythms. This stage of tap dance focuses on developing musicality, coordination, and performance skills, pushing students to perfect their technique and mastery of tap.

At Tiptoes & Tappers, students can take their Grade 1 Tap exams with the International Dance Teachers Association (IDTA), an internationally recognized certification. These exams not only solidify their tap technique but also deepen their understanding of intricate rhythms, encourage expression, and help improve overall performance.

Key Benefits of Grade 1 Tap Classes:

  • Focus on advanced tap technique and complex rhythms
  • Enhance musicality, coordination, and precision
  • Preparation for the IDTA Grade 1 Tap exam
  • Development of performance skills in tap dance

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Grade 2 Tap
11 + years
Tuesday
Saturday

Grade 2 Tap Dance Classes at Tiptoes & Tappers

In the higher grades, students continue their technical progression in tap dance, mastering more intricate exercises, complex tap steps, and advanced rhythms. This stage of learning focuses on enhancing technical ability, precision, and performance skills, as students incorporate increasingly complex rhythms into their routines.

At Tiptoes & Tappers, we offer exams with the International Dance Teachers Association (IDTA), a globally recognized qualification that validates students' tap dance progress and technical mastery.

Benefits of Higher-Grade Tap Classes:

  • Master more advanced tap techniques and intricate rhythms
  • Enhance performance skills and coordination
  • Preparation for IDTA Tap exams, an internationally recognized qualification
  • Focus on precision and technical excellence

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Grade 3 Tap
12 years +

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Grade 3 Tap Dance Classes at Tiptoes & Tappers

In the higher grades, students continue their technical progression through more advanced tap techniques, mastering intricate exercises and complex rhythms. As the technical difficulty increases, students are introduced to new, challenging tap steps, pushing their skills to the next level.

At this stage, students are encouraged to create their rhythmic work, fostering creativity while improving coordination and performance skills. This level focuses not only on refining technique but also on boosting musicality, expression, and overall stage presence.

Key Benefits of Higher-Grade Tap Dance Classes:

  • Advanced tap technique with intricate rhythms
  • Mastery of new, challenging tap steps
  • Focus on creating rhythmic work and boosting musicality
  • Improvement in coordination and performance skills
  • Work towards IDTA tap exams.

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Grade 4 Tap
13 years +
Tuesday

Grade 4 Tap Dance Classes at Tiptoes & Tappers

In the higher grades, students continue their technical progression in tap dance by mastering intricate exercises and more challenging rhythms. This stage introduces harder rhythms and advanced tap steps, enhancing coordination, strength, and stamina. Students are also encouraged to refine their performance ability as they develop greater musicality and stage presence.

At Tiptoes & Tappers, we offer exams through the IDTA (International Dance Teachers Association), a prestigious exam board recognized globally for its high standards in dance.

Benefits of Higher-Grade Tap Dance Classes:

  • Master advanced tap technique with complex rhythms and challenging exercises
  • Prepare for IDTA exams and earn internationally recognized qualifications
  • Focus on improving performance ability, coordination, strength, and stamina
  • Continuous development of musicality and stage presence

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Grade 5 Tap
14 years +

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Grade 5 Tap Dance Classes at Tiptoes & Tappers

In the higher grades, students continue their technical progression in tap dance, mastering intricate exercises and complex rhythms to reach a professional standard of tap. These advanced classes focus on improving performance, technique, stamina, and strength, preparing students for exams with the International Dance Teachers Association (IDTA).

As students advance, they gain a deeper understanding of tap technique, enhance their performance ability, and build confidence on stage. The focus on musicality and expression helps students develop into well-rounded performers, ready for high-level competitions and professional opportunities.

Benefits of Higher-Grade Tap Dance Classes:

  • Reach a professional standard of tap technique with intricate rhythms and advanced exercises
  • Take IDTA exams, earning internationally recognized qualifications
  • Improve performance ability, confidence, technique, strength, and stamina
  • Focus on developing musicality and expressive performance

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Grade 6 Tap
15 years +
Tuesday

Advanced Tap Dance Classes at Tiptoes & Tappers

In the higher grades (Grade 6+), students continue to build their tap technique with intricate exercises and complex rhythms, reaching a professional standard of tap that rivals West End performances. These classes focus on strengthening technique, improving performance skills, enhancing coordination, and refining technical ability.

Students also have the opportunity to take exams with the International Dance Teachers Association (IDTA), earning internationally recognized qualifications that help propel their dancing careers to the next level.

Key Benefits of Advanced Tap Classes:

  • Achieve a professional standard of tap dancing, reaching a West End-level performance
  • Strengthen technique, improve coordination, and enhance overall technical skills
  • Develop a deep understanding of musicality and performance quality
  • Take IDTA exams for internationally recognized qualifications

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