Creative and spontaneous, Tap Dancing allows you to improvise - but first you’ll need to master the basics. Our Tap Dance Classes - Beginners is a step-by-step guide to the essential steps, sounds, and moves of tap dance.
Starting off by learning the sounds you can make, and their names, you will build up to simple steps – both on the spot and travelling steps. You will also learn about rhythm and how to develop the subtle light and shade needed for perfect tap dancing.
Our Tap Dance Beginners Course is suitable for the absolute beginner or those who haven't tapped since childhood.
Tap Dance Classes - Beginners Content
Exact content may differ depending on course duration and your needs, but topics generally covered include:
- Understand posture: and an awareness of the dancing space
- Demonstrate how to isolate parts of the body: in order to define a movement
- Develop basic co-ordination: of arms / feet / head
- Perform a selection of short basic choreography from West End shows
- Fundamental footwork combinations: warm up and cool down / introduction to simple routines
You'll receive friendly feedback throughout the tap dancing course.
Please note - tap shoes are required for this course. If you do not own tap shoes you can buy a pair here, and you can read more on what to wear to a Tap class here.
CLASSES STARTING SOON
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| 2 Oct - 13 Nov | Mon | 18:45-20:05 | 7 weeks | Antoinette Best | Mountview, South London | £145.00 | Book Now Click the gift icon to gift this course | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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| 18 Oct - 6 Dec | Wed | 18:30-19:40 | 8 weeks | Daniella Wilson | Sylvia Young Theatre School | £145.00 | Book NowClick the gift icon to gift this course | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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| 5 Jan - 9 Feb | Fri | 19:40-21:10 | 6 weeks | Dance Tutors | City Academy at 10 Herbal Hill | £123.25
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| 7 Jan - 11 Feb | Sun | 13:20-14:50 | 6 weeks | Dance Tutors | City Academy at 10 Herbal Hill | £145.00 | Book NowClick the gift icon to gift this course | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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| DATE | DAY | TIME (BST) | DURATION | TUTOR | VENUE | PRICE | BOOKING | ||
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| 2 Oct - 13 Nov | Mon | 18:45-20:05 | 7 weeks | Antoinette Best | Mountview, South London | £145.00 | Book NowClick the gift icon to gift this course | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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| 18 Oct - 6 Dec | Wed | 18:30-19:40 | 8 weeks | Daniella Wilson | Sylvia Young Theatre School, W1 | £145.00 | Book NowClick the gift icon to gift this course | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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| 5 Jan - 9 Feb | Fri | 19:40-21:10 | 6 weeks | Dance Tutors | City Academy at 10 Herbal Hill | £123.25
15% OFF
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| 7 Jan - 11 Feb | Sun | 13:20-14:50 | 6 weeks | Dance Tutors | City Academy at 10 Herbal Hill | £145.00 | Book NowClick the gift icon to gift this course | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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| 17 Jan - 6 Mar | Wed | 18:00-19:10 | 8 weeks | Dance Tutors | Sylvia Young Theatre School, W1 | £145.00 | Book NowClick the gift icon to gift this course | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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| 25 Jan - 14 Mar | Thu | 17:25-18:35 | 8 weeks | Dance Tutors | City Academy at 10 Herbal Hill | £145.00 | Book NowClick the gift icon to gift this course | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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| 18 Feb - 24 Mar | Sun | 13:20-14:50 | 6 weeks | Dance Tutors | City Academy at 10 Herbal Hill | £145.00 | Book NowClick the gift icon to gift this course | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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| 20 Mar - 8 May | Wed | 18:00-19:10 | 8 weeks | Dance Tutors | Sylvia Young Theatre School, W1 | £145.00 | Book NowClick the gift icon to gift this course | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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| 28 Mar - 16 May | Thu | 17:25-18:35 | 8 weeks | Dance Tutors | City Academy at 10 Herbal Hill | £145.00 | Book NowClick the gift icon to gift this course | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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| 31 Mar - 5 May | Sun | 13:20-14:50 | 6 weeks | Dance Tutors | City Academy at 10 Herbal Hill | £145.00 | Book NowClick the gift icon to gift this course | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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| 5 Apr - 10 May | Fri | 18:00-19:30 | 6 weeks | Dance Tutors | City Academy at 10 Herbal Hill | £145.00 | Book NowClick the gift icon to gift this course | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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PAYMENT OPTIONS
You are welcome to join the course up to the second class.
ONLINE & PHONE PAYMENTS
Online – To book your selected class/course online, just click Book Now next to your chosen class/course.
Phone – We would be happy to take your booking over the phone, just call us on 020 7042 8833.
CASH & CHEQUE PAYMENTS
Cash - You are welcome to pay cash, just come and see us at our office: City Academy, 38 Rosebery Avenue, London, EC1R 4RN
Cheque - You can also pay by cheque by filling out this form (click here) and posting it to the address above.
10% DISCOUNT AVAILABLE
If you book 2 or more different classes/courses at a time we can offer you a 10% discount. If you wish to take advantage of this offer please enter 2ORMORE in the promotional code box when booking online or quote code when booking over the phone. Please note that this offer cannot be applied when you are booking two or more of the same class/course.
INDUSTRY TUTORS
City Academy tutors are experienced artists and performers that work in the industry. If your tutor's availability changes at short notice, our team will arrange for a suitable replacement and notify you in advance.
CANCELLATIONS POLICY
We offer a full refund or full credit of your original course if you cancel at least 72 hours before the start of your booking.
We cannot offer any refund if you cancel less than 72 hours before the start of your booking, or if you do not attend.
(For more information please see our terms and conditions)
| DATE | DAY | TIME (BST) | DURATION | TUTOR | VENUE | PRICE | BOOKING | ||
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| 2 Oct - 13 Nov | Mon | 18:45-20:05 | 7 weeks | Antoinette Best | Mountview, South London | £145.00 | Book NowClick the gift icon to gift this course | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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| 18 Oct - 6 Dec | Wed | 18:30-19:40 | 8 weeks | Daniella Wilson | Sylvia Young Theatre School, W1 | £145.00 | Book NowClick the gift icon to gift this course | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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| 5 Jan - 9 Feb | Fri | 19:40-21:10 | 6 weeks | Dance Tutors | City Academy at 10 Herbal Hill | £123.25
15% OFF
| Book NowClick the gift icon to gift this course | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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| 7 Jan - 11 Feb | Sun | 13:20-14:50 | 6 weeks | Dance Tutors | City Academy at 10 Herbal Hill | £145.00 | Book NowClick the gift icon to gift this course | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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| 17 Jan - 6 Mar | Wed | 18:00-19:10 | 8 weeks | Dance Tutors | Sylvia Young Theatre School, W1 | £145.00 | Book NowClick the gift icon to gift this course | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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| 25 Jan - 14 Mar | Thu | 17:25-18:35 | 8 weeks | Dance Tutors | City Academy at 10 Herbal Hill | £145.00 | Book NowClick the gift icon to gift this course | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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| 18 Feb - 24 Mar | Sun | 13:20-14:50 | 6 weeks | Dance Tutors | City Academy at 10 Herbal Hill | £145.00 | Book NowClick the gift icon to gift this course | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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| 20 Mar - 8 May | Wed | 18:00-19:10 | 8 weeks | Dance Tutors | Sylvia Young Theatre School, W1 | £145.00 | Book NowClick the gift icon to gift this course | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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| 28 Mar - 16 May | Thu | 17:25-18:35 | 8 weeks | Dance Tutors | City Academy at 10 Herbal Hill | £145.00 | Book NowClick the gift icon to gift this course | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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| 31 Mar - 5 May | Sun | 13:20-14:50 | 6 weeks | Dance Tutors | City Academy at 10 Herbal Hill | £145.00 | Book NowClick the gift icon to gift this course | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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| 5 Apr - 10 May | Fri | 18:00-19:30 | 6 weeks | Dance Tutors | City Academy at 10 Herbal Hill | £145.00 | Book NowClick the gift icon to gift this course | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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PAYMENT OPTIONS
You are welcome to join the course up to the second class.
ONLINE & PHONE PAYMENTS
Online – To book your selected class/course online, just click Book Now next to your chosen class/course.
Phone – We would be happy to take your booking over the phone, just call us on 020 7042 8833.
CASH & CHEQUE PAYMENTS
Cash - You are welcome to pay cash, just come and see us at our office: City Academy, 38 Rosebery Avenue, London, EC1R 4RN
Cheque - You can also pay by cheque by filling out this form (click here) and posting it to the address above.
10% DISCOUNT AVAILABLE
If you book 2 or more different classes/courses at a time we can offer you a 10% discount. If you wish to take advantage of this offer please enter 2ORMORE in the promotional code box when booking online or quote code when booking over the phone. Please note that this offer cannot be applied when you are booking two or more of the same class/course.
INDUSTRY TUTORS
City Academy tutors are experienced artists and performers that work in the industry. If your tutor's availability changes at short notice, our team will arrange for a suitable replacement and notify you in advance.
CANCELLATIONS POLICY
We offer a full refund or full credit of your original course if you cancel at least 72 hours before the start of your booking.
We cannot offer any refund if you cancel less than 72 hours before the start of your booking, or if you do not attend.
(For more information please see our terms and conditions)
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City Academy at 10 Herbal Hill
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All City Academy tutors are experienced professionals from theatre, film/TV and performance industries. So whilst they're training you they may also be rehearsing for a West End show or working on a movie. We like that and we do believe it makes a difference in class.
Continue your journey
After you've completed your Tap Beginners course - continue your dance journey by taking these courses:
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