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Tap Grade Classes

Information for boys & girls over 6 years

Please note: if you are enquiring for more than one child, you will need to complete and submit separate forms for each child.

Tap Grade ClassesGrade 1 Tap plus 

Rhythm is fundamental to tap and so our key approach to tap dancing is through musical awareness and understanding.  Alongside this, students learn correct posture, weight placement, control, strength and coordination, which are all crucial to achieve good tonal quality in tap dancing. This combination of physical readiness and musicality enable our students to produce neat, clear and rhythmical beating in their tap dancing.

Line, style and sense of performance are also important in tap dancing and for this reason, we encourage all tap students to also learn modern and / or ballet alongside tap dancing.

Students with the necessary experience can start to work towards ISTD (Imperial Society of Teachers of Dance) Graded examinations up to Grade 6 and students who show outstanding potential, may be asked by the Principal to commence work on Vocational examinations (up to Advanced 2 level).

All students in year 4 and above without previous experience will start in our Grade 1 tap (I) classes where the foundations of tap dancing are established.

► Class Times

Tap Grade and Vocational Level Class Times

Please click the link below to see our class days and times on our timetable:

Studio Timetable

Or you can contact us at sldsupperschool@gmail.com or submit an enquiry form and we will get back to you with class days and times.

► Uniform

Uniform for Tap Grade and Vocational Level Classes

Please refer to our Upper School uniform list using the webpage below:

https://southlondondancestudios.co.uk/general-information/uniform-for-dance-classes/

You can also use the link above to find out more information about our second hand uniform sales which usually happy at the studios at the start of each term.

► Fees

Please refer to https://southlondondancestudios.co.uk/general-information/fees-for-dance-classes/ for our current class fees.

 

Enquiry Form

Please note: if you are enquiring for more than one child, you will need to complete and submit separate forms for each child.

  • Please give details, including:
    - number of years of dance experience
    - current number of hours of dance lessons per week
    - current dance school
    - current level
    - examinations taken (examining board, grade, result)
  • Please indicate which class (es) you would prefer, stating class day and time where possible (refer to full timetable), and include any compulsory classes with your chosen genre. Also, please let us know any other relevant information so that we can offer you the most suitable combination of classes. Please note: we do not offer trial lessons at SLDS. However, it is usually possible to arrange to watch a class in advance of enrolment.

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  • Our Classes
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    • Information on Classes at South London Dance School
    • Progression through Levels
    • Studio Timetable
  • Our Classes
    for prospective students
    • Dance Classes for Pre-School Children
    • Dance Classes for School Age Children
    • Dance Classes for Adults
  • Information
     
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    • Class Fees
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    • Other Information about SLDS
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