Primary Tap
Children from around 7 years with experience in tap dancing, and complete beginners aged 8 and 9 years, can join our energetic and funky Primary tap classes. Building on what they have learned in Preparatory and Pre-Primary tap, children develop correct stance, musical timing and the ability to dance a given number of steps in a sequence. We focus on clear and rhythmic beating, coordination and nurturing a sense of performance. Modern must be learned alongside Primary tap to help with strength, placement and understanding of line.
Our students have the opportunity to enter ISTD (Imperial Society of Teachers of Dance) class examinations. The teacher accompanies a group of three or four children into the examination for support and reassurance, but is not permitted to join in or lead the children in any way. The children must have a complete knowledge of the steps and exercises, and be able to recall them from memory. Students can study tap up to ISTD Advanced 2 level.
Primary Tap and Grade 1 Modern Class Times Please refer to our timetable for class days and times for Primary tap and Grade 1 modern which are a compulsory combination so both classes need to be taken together. Pre-Primary ballet is optional at this level:► Class Times
Uniform for Primary Tap and Grade 1 Modern Classes Please refer to our uniform list on the web page below for items required for modern and tap classes: https://southlondondancestudios.co.uk/general-information/uniform-for-dance-classes/ After an initial period of half a term, your child must be wearing correct uniform. Most uniform items and all dance shoes must be purchased from a specialist dance shop. ‘Duo Dance’ in Herne Hill is the closest – 020 7274 4517. ‘Dancia’ in Covent Garden and ‘Julienne’ in Beckenham also stock some items of our uniform. We hold second hand uniform sales at the studios usually at the start of each term, please visit above web page for more information and refer to newsletters for forthcoming sale dates.► Uniform
Please note, the following additional fees:► Fees
30 minute tap or modern class
£70
12 week term
45 minute tap or modern class
£84
12 week term
30 minute Pre-Primary ballet class
£74
12 week term
45 minute Pre-Primary ballet class
£106
12 week term
Fees
Uniform