Tap

Tap originated in the United States through the fusion of several ethnic percussive dances, primarily African tribal dances and Scottish, Irish, and English clog dances, hornpipes, and jigs. Until the last few decades of the 20th century, it was believed that African slaves and Irish indentured servants had observed each other’s dances on Southern plantations and that tap dancing was born from this contact.

Tap is an exciting form of dance in which dancers wear special shoes equipped with metal taps. Tap dancers use their feet like drums to create rhythmic patterns and timely beats. The term “tap dancing” is derived from the tapping sound produced when the small metal plates on the dancer’s shoes touch a hard floor or surface.

A common style of tap dancing is called “classical tap.” Classical tappers use their arms and upper bodies to blend movements of ballet or jazz into their tap routines. “Hoofers” try to use every part of their shoes to make their feet sound like drums.

We produce our spectacular show every two years where we showcase all our students talents. Within this show all tap classes are featured from the tiny tots to our most senior students.

Hanover Community Centre

MONDAY

5:15pm - 5:45pm : Grade 4 Tap
5:45pm - 6:15pm : Grade 5 Tap
8:45pm - 9:15pm : Elementary & Advanced Tap

SATURDAY
9.30am - 10.00am : Grade 2 Tap
11.00am - 11.30am : Grade 1 Tap
1.00pm - 1.30pm : Pre-school Tap
2.30pm - 3.00pm : Pre-Primary & Primary Tap

Kinellar Community Centre

WEDNESDAY
3.55pm - 4.25pm : Pre-School Tap
5.00pm - 5.30pm : P1/2 Tap
6.30pm - 7.00pm : P3+ Tap