What you'll learn
Learn tap dancing with our dance short courses in Sydney!
Get ready to tap, stomp, and shuffle your way through this exciting dance course for children aged 8 to 11 years. Perfect for energetic kids who love music and movement, this class introduces more structured tap techniques and develops rhythm, coordination, and performance skills. Students will work towards learning a short routine, building confidence and style along the way.
Taught by an experienced dance instructor, this course is a fun and dynamic environment for developing skills, making friends, and discovering a passion for dance.
Learning outcomes
By the end of this tap dancing for kids course, your child should be able to:
- Perform a range of basic tap steps and short combinations
- Understand and apply rhythm and timing in dance
- Improve coordination, balance, and footwork
- Learn and perform a simple tap dance routine
- Gain confidence in dance expression and group collaboration
Course content
This tap dancing for kids course will cover:
- Basic and progressive tap steps (shuffles, ball changes, cramp rolls, etc.)
- Rhythm exercises and timing drills
- Learning a full tap routine to fun, upbeat music
- Dance posture, technique, and stage presence
- Teamwork and performance etiquette
Tap shoes are required. No prior dance experience necessary – just energy and enthusiasm!
Course tutors
Balletique
Angela Lynne Smith
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<p>Learn tap dancing with our <a href="https://www.sydneycommunitycollege.edu.au/courses/creative-arts/dance">dance short courses</a> in Sydney!</p>
<p>Get ready to tap, stomp, and shuffle your way
...<p>Learn tap dancing with our <a href="https://www.sydneycommunitycollege.edu.au/courses/creative-arts/dance">dance short courses</a> in Sydney!</p>
<p>Get ready to tap, stomp, and shuffle your way
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