Creative and spontaneous, our Tap Dance Course allows you to improvise - but first you’ll need to master the basics.
A fusion of African American art with Irish influence, Tap Dance is a great way to keep active and express yourself. This Beginners course is a step-by-step guide to the essential sounds, moves and rhythms 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 traveling. You will also learn about rhythm and how to develop the subtle light and shade needed for your introduction to Tap Dance.
Our Tap Dance Beginners Course is perfect if you’re new to the Tap Dancing world and want to get involved.You'll receive friendly feedback throughout the Tap Dancing Course.
Tap Dance Classes - Beginners content:
- Lessons guided by a Professional Dancer and expert Tap Dance Tutor
- Explore simple routines and fundamental footwork combinations
- Understand posture and spacial awareness
- Demonstrate how to isolate parts of the body - in order to define a movement
- Develop basic coordination of your feet, arms and head
- Perform a selection of short basic choreography from Musical Theatre and a beginner's Rhythm Tap Dance
Level
This course is open for beginners interested in learning basic techniques.
What you will learn
Learn basic tap style drills and footwork; focusing on sounds, rhythms, mobile and traveling steps, as well as light and shade techniques.
What to bring
Please note - tap shoes are required for this course.
CLASSES STARTING SOON
| DATE | DAY | TIME (BST) | DURATION | TUTOR | VENUE | PRICE | BOOKING | ||
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| 21 May 2025 - 9 Jul 2025 | Wed | 18:00-19:15 | 8 weeks | Daniella Wilson | Sylvia Young Theatre School | £136.00
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| 16 Jul 2025 - 3 Sep 2025 | Wed | 18:00-19:15 | 8 weeks | Dance Tutors | Sylvia Young Theatre School | £160.00 | 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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| 27 Jul 2025 - 31 Aug 2025 | Sun | 16:40-18:10 | 6 weeks | Georgia Pegg | City Academy at 10 Herbal Hill | £150.00 | 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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| 14 Aug 2025 - 25 Sep 2025 | Thu | 19:45-21:00 | 7 weeks | Georgia Pegg | WAC Arts | £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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| 21 May 2025 - 9 Jul 2025 | Wed | 18:00-19:15 | 8 weeks | Daniella Wilson | Sylvia Young Theatre School, W1 | £136.00
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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| 16 Jul 2025 - 3 Sep 2025 | Wed | 18:00-19:15 | 8 weeks | Dance Tutors | Sylvia Young Theatre School, W1 | £160.00 | 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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| 27 Jul 2025 - 31 Aug 2025 | Sun | 16:40-18:10 | 6 weeks | Georgia Pegg | City Academy at 10 Herbal Hill | £150.00 | 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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| 14 Aug 2025 - 25 Sep 2025 | Thu | 19:45-21:00 | 7 weeks | Georgia Pegg | WAC Arts, Belsize Park | £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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Select your Entry Level:
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, 10 Herbal Hill, London EC1R 5EG.
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 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 May 2025 - 9 Jul 2025 | Wed | 18:00-19:15 | 8 weeks | Daniella Wilson | Sylvia Young Theatre School, W1 | £136.00
15% OFF
| Book NowClick the gift icon to gift this course | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
|
| 16 Jul 2025 - 3 Sep 2025 | Wed | 18:00-19:15 | 8 weeks | Dance Tutors | Sylvia Young Theatre School, W1 | £160.00 | 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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| 27 Jul 2025 - 31 Aug 2025 | Sun | 16:40-18:10 | 6 weeks | Georgia Pegg | City Academy at 10 Herbal Hill | £150.00 | 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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| 14 Aug 2025 - 25 Sep 2025 | Thu | 19:45-21:00 | 7 weeks | Georgia Pegg | WAC Arts, Belsize Park | £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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Select your Entry Level:
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, 10 Herbal Hill, London EC1R 5EG.
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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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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