Tap @ HSPA
At HSPA, Our Tap program is nothing short of extraordinary. From our youngest "Broadway Babies" class, where Miss Diana installs a love for Tap into the tiniest of toes, up to our Senior Tap Team led by Lisa Heath, (One of the top Tap teachers and choreographers in the country), who takes them to the hightest level of rhythmic sound & syncopated patterns, we cultivate talent at every level. Our program has proudly produced World Champions, reflecting our commitment to excellence whether a beginner or a seasoned pro. Explore our diverse class offerings and be part of our Tap dance Legacy
BROADWAY BABIES (AGES 4-6)
Tuesday 4:45 - 5:30 PM
Ideal for the 2nd-3rd year student, this class introduces and teaches all the very basic tap & jazz skills in a fun "toe tapping", "hand clapping", & "finger snapping" musical way. Movement through song, total body awareness, coordination, & creativity are all acquired. Combining tap with basic jazz steps, this class is sure to please the energetic child helping to develop a strong sense of rhythm, counting skills & tempo changes which are essential for this type of dance. It's all about fun, fun, fun!!!
Dress Code:
Girls - Any color leotard, suntan tights, black Mary Jane buckle strap tap shoe
Boys- athletic pants, t-shirt, black Capezio Tapsters
ROMP & STOMP (AGES 6-8)
Wednesday 4:00 - 4:45 PM
Get your toes ready to tap & your fingers ready to snap with this fun introductory class to the basics of tap. Typically a class for the 2nd-3rd year student but open to any child between the ages of 5-7. Tap teaches tempo, ability to count music, and appreciation for rhythmic sounds created by the feet. Coordination, balance, & over-all musicality awareness are all an integral part of this class making it a fun choice for those who like to get their feet stomping and make some noise.
Dress Code:
Girls - Any color leotard, suntan tights, black Mary Jane buckle strap tap shoe
Boys- athletic pants, t-shirt, black Capezio Tapsters
RHYTHM ROOKIES (AGES 7 - 10)
Wednesday 5:00 - 5:45 PM
This is the next Recreational step after Kinder Tap classes, where students will continue to improve their skills in learning about tempo, syncopation, the ability to count music, and the appreciation for rhythmic sounds created by the feet. As like previous Tap classes- Rhythm Rookies class will help develop coordination, balance, & over-all musicality awareness, all of which are an integral part of learning all styles of dance.
MINI/PETITE TAP TEAM
Monday 4:00 - 4:45 PM
Our Pre-Competitive Mini/Petite Tap class is designed for young dancers eager to build from their Romp and Stomp foundation. This class focuses on developing fundamental tap techniques, rhythm, and coordination, with an emphasis on precision and performance quality. Students will work on advancing their steps and combinations, preparing for participation on our Mini /Petite Tap team. With a supportive and enthusiastic environment, this class is perfect for young tappers looking to enhance their skills and express their creativity.
JUNIOR TAP TEAM
Monday 4:45 - 5:45 PM
PRETEEN TAP TEAM
Monday 6:00 - 7:00 PM
TEEN TAP TEAM
Thursday 4:00 - 4:45 PM
SENIOR TAP TEAM
Wednesday 7:30 - 8:30 PM
ADULT TAP CLASS
Thursday 6:15 - 7:00 PM
(6 week sessions run back to back throughout the season with slight intermittent breaks)