TAP, 5+up: Tap has evolved as an American dance form, popularised throughout the world, with debate about its origins coming from African dance, Irish dance and/or clog dancing. The dancer uses their feet to strike the floor, beating out different rhythms, with dancers wearing tap shoes which have small metal plates on the toe and heel to give the distinctive sound. Tap dance is a theatrical art form often seen on stage in musicals. 

 

The ISTD tap syllabus has been recently revised and uses a range of modern day music, whilst exploring different genres within tap dance itself.  This program follows the ISTD syllabus. Students will work on fundamental steps reinforces through practice & repitition leading to a year-end performance. Option for tap exams will be offered. 

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TAP DRESS CODE: A bodysuit with tights. Appropriate length dance shorts are also acceptable. Hair in a ponytail.

Shoes: Kinder & Juniors - See photo below.

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Intermediates & Seniors - Split sole tap shoes (preferable Bloch).