Placement for our Tap classes for our younger dancers is based on age as well as maturity and skill level. If you are a new student, call the studio for assistance in choosing the appropriate level. If you are a returning student, refer to your class placements when selecting levels. To read about the history of Tap and the styles we offer at the studio, click HERE.
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Tap Kidz
Thursday, 3:45-4:30pm . Ages 6-8yrs Madison Atwood assisted by Grace Dostie Monthly Tuition for the Autumn Semester: $54 Monthly Tuition for the Spring Semester: $49 |
In this exciting and upbeat class, your child will step into the world of tap dance, where music and movement come together to create rhythmic fun. Dancers learn fundamental tap steps and rhythms, all tailored to their age and skill level.
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Jr Tap 1-2 teaches the basics of tap dance and the art of making rhythms and sounds through ankle and foot articulations. The class will begin with a warm-up at the barre or in the center and continue with progressions across the floor to work on traveling and combining steps. Combinations will be taught to bring all steps together with multiple rhythms and tempos and provide an opportunity to work on performance skills as you prepare to learn choreography for the end-of-year performance.
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Jr Tap 1-2
Tuesday, 3:45pm - 4:45pm . Ages 9-11yrs Carissa Bellando assisted by Winona Fitz Monthly Tuition for the Autumn Semester: $62 Monthly Tuition for the Spring Semester: $56 |
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Jr Tap 3-4
Tuesday, 6:30pm - 7:30pm . Ages 11+ Carissa Bellando Monthly Tuition for the Autumn Semester: $62 Monthly Tuition for the Spring Semester: $56 |
Jr Tap 3-4 continues to build on your knowledge of tap and the art of making rhythms and sounds through ankle and foot articulations. New vocabulary will be introduced, all rhythms will become more complex, and tempos will increase as your familiarity with the material grows. Class will begin with a warm-up in the center or across the floor and continue with progressions to work on combining rhythms and steps throughout space. Traveling movements that rotate and turn will also be introduced. Combinations will be taught to bring all steps together with multiple rhythms and tempos and provide an opportunity to work on performance skills as you prepare to learn choreography for the end-of-year performance.
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FOR TEENS AND ADULTS
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Mixed Level Tap Carissa Bellando
Tuesday, 7:30-8:45 Monthly Tuition for the Autumn Semester: $70 Monthly Tuition for the Spring Semester: $63 |
Mixed Level Tap is a class that welcomes teens and adults of varying levels to learn the basics and/or build on your previous knowledge of tap dance and the art of making rhythms and sounds through ankle and foot articulations. This class will offer options for every level, allowing the dancers to progress at their own rate and knowledge base. Class will begin with a warm-up at the barre or in the center and continue with progressions across the floor to work on traveling and combining steps. Those ready for more complex rhythms, faster tempos, and the addition of turns will have the option to incorporate them throughout class. Combinations will be taught to bring all steps together with multiple rhythms and tempos and provide an opportunity to work on performance skills as you prepare to learn choreography for the end-of-year performance.
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CONTEMPORARY DANCE AND FITNESS STUDIO
62 RIDGE STREET, MONTPELIER, VT 05602 . 646-400-5882 . [email protected]
62 RIDGE STREET, MONTPELIER, VT 05602 . 646-400-5882 . [email protected]