This tap/ballet class introduces children to the basics of both ballet and tap, combining creative movement, grace and balance. Students learn basic tap steps such as shuffles, rhythm exercises, and springs, and elementary ballet including plies, tendus, passes, and the basic ballet positions. Instruction advances with age and ability of participants.
Parents may stay for first 10 min of first class and are invited back at the end of program for a class demonstration.
Suggested attire: comfortable clothes or leotards, tights and tutus. Students are encouraged to bring tap and ballet shoes but may also wear closed toe shoes for tap and bare feet for ballet.
NOTE: (Students can not dance in socks or tights alone, must be barefooted or wearing shoes.)