Tap dance for ages 3 to 6 at Turbelles focuses on developing rhythm, balance and coordination. The class is fun, energetic and full of sound. Our young students love the noise their feet can make during this class.
Stamps, shuffles, flaps, some close work (hoofing) are some of the techniques introduced to this age group.
Tap dance for our ages 7 to 10 has more complexed footwork and incorporates arm movements to compliment the dancer. The tempo has also increased, which creates more interesting rhythms and sounds.
A variety of pick‐ups, time steps, close work, riffs are just some of the techniques taught in this class. Our juniors explore tap with various genres of music such as jazz, rnb and instrumental music. This class facilitates for beginners and intermediates.
At Turbelle’s tap is explored. From urban, to classical, to hoofing.
Turbelle’s are known for their urban tap, which is often fused with street dance or tap being performed acapella.
Students also learn classical tap usually taught using the ISTD (Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing) syllabus. Students wishing to take exams in tap dance can do so by Turbelle’s entering them into ISTD tap examination sessions.
Hoofing is practised in class and performed on stage. This style is best described as American tap dance, where your feet move quicker and stay closer to the floor.
Those wishing to experiment with rhythm and beats will enjoy this genre of dance.
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