INTRO TO TAP WORKSHOP

Welcome to introduction to tap workshop. Over the next few weeks, we will focus on basic terminology, technique, rhythm, phrase connection, and a short combination learned to music. Class will begin with a brief warm up followed by the appropriate technical drills to enhance your tap education. Always remember class is for YOU and that I am here to guide the experience. Questions are encouraged and a small notebook is recommended (not required) for reference.

WHAT TO EXPECT EACH WEEK

WEEK 1
Introduction to tap and basic terminology. Working rhythm patterns, feeling out weight transfer, and breaking in our shoes . (Warm up, drills)

WEEK 2
Continuing terminology and phrase building. We will start connecting our basic phrases into more intricate patterns. We will begin a short combination to music. (Warm up, drills, introduction to choreography)

WEEK 3
Continue phrase building and across the floor. Working on moving our solitary patterns in to short phrases across the floor. Continuing choreography to music. Working in smaller groups enabling us to watch and learn from each other. (Short warm up, across the floor, choreography)

WEEK 4
Across the floor and recap of last 3 weeks. The last class will move fast. We want to leave time for choreography, specific questions, and a full recap of our time together. (Short warm up, choreography, Q/A)