Ralph J. Stolle Countryside YMCA
Friday, September 10, 2010
Ralph J. Stolle Countryside YMCA

Tap by Karen

Welcome to "Tap with Miss Karen". The ages listed in the newsletter for each tap class are a guideline to help parents when registering.  If your child is ready to advance or would benefit more from another level of tap, Miss Karen will discuss those options with parents after she has observed your child in class. Although age guidelines are listed the YMCA wants all students to work at a level where they have the best opportunity to learn. Besides teaching tap Miss Karen focuses on Character Development, using the YMCA Core Values which help in Building Children of Character. Listed below are tap classes offered for ages 3 to 17 plus adult classes. For more information about the recitals and requirements (click here)

Girls Dance Attire:
Black tap shoe, leotard, tights, dance skirt, biking shorts may be worn to class. Hair pulled up in a bun, ponytail, pig tails or French braid.
Boys Dance Attire:

Black tap shoes, shorts, T-shirts, or warm-ups may be worn to class. Baggy pants and blue jeans are not permitted.

Adults Dance Attire:
Black tap shoes

 

TAP INTERMEDIATE I
This class is designed for students who have mastered beginning tap and are ready to learn more complicated choreography at the intermediate level. Teacher's permission/recommendation is required to register up for this class. Wednesday 7:30 to 8:00 p.m..
TAP INTERMEDIATE II
This class is for students who have a solid foundation of the steps and combinations introduced in both beginning and intermediate tap. Instructor's permission/recommendation is required to register for this class. Wednesday 8:00 to 8:30 p.m.
TAP BEGINNERS
Basic tap steps are introduced and incorporated into routines, designed for the school age student, who wants to combine basic tap steps into challenging and fun choreography. Tuesday 6:15 to 6:45 p.m.
TAP TEEN BEGINNERS
It's never too late to learn to tap. You will quickly learn the basic, then put those steps into choreography that will make you look like you've been dancing for years. Tuesday 6:45 to 7:15 p.m.
TAP ADULTS BEGINNER
Have you wanted to learn to tap, but thought you were too old? Come join the fun! You will learn basic tap to great music. Exercising has never been more fun. Wednesday 8:30 to 9:00 p.m.
TAP PRESCHOOL BEGINNER
Basic tap steps will be introduced and incorporated into short routines with upbeat music and fun. Designed for children in preschool. The repetition of each step slowly makes it a "snap" to learn all the basic tap moves.  What a fun way to exercise and make new friends. Wednesday 7:00 to 7:30 p.m.
TAP TINY TOTS
Channel all that energy into learning to dance. This class has age appropriate tap steps which will be introduced and incorporated into short routines. Learn and listen, follow directions, and make new friends. Expect upbeat music and lots of fun. Wednesday 6:20 to 7:00 p.m.