Tap Dance Company

Our Tap Dance Company is one of City Academy’s premier resident dance companies. With weekly rehearsals and regular in-studio showcases throughout the year, The Tap Dance Company will help you take your tap dance to the next level.

TAP DANCE COMPANY DIRECTOR

The Tap Dance Company is led by dancer/choreographer Rory Cubbin. 

WHO CAN JOIN

The Tap Dance Company is open to anyone over the age of 18 that has completed a Tap Improvers 2 course at City Academy, an equivalent course elsewhere, or for those that have performance experience in Tap dance. 

HOW TO JOIN

Interested in joining the Tap Dance Company? Simply book a class starting soon in the timetable below. By doing so you’ll take part in a regular company rehearsal in a relaxed studio setting, giving you the perfect chance to meet the rest of the group in action. Following the class, we’ll email with an invitation to either join the company or provide suggestions for further training. The purpose of the session is so that you can meet the Company Director as well as get an idea of what membership entails and the level of performance involved.

MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS

• Advanced-level training: weekly 2hr lessons in a central studio (with a 2 week break in December)
• 4 In-studio showcases: Share progress with friends & family in a relaxed, studio setting 
• Guest tutors delivering master classes (2-4 times a year depending on the size of your company)
• 4 complimentary dance courses per year 
• 50% off City Academy dance courses*
• 30% off other City Academy courses* (Musical Theatre, Acting, Singing and more)
• Free auditions for other companies (ie. Choirs, Theatre and other Dance Companies)
• 20% off additional company memberships (eg. another dance company)
• Free tasters (eg. Art, Acting, Singing and more)
• Branded T-shirt, water bottle and towel

As a member you will:

• Boost fitness, stamina and performance skills
• Develop and refine tap dance technique and styling
• Learn turning tap steps, quicker beating, and greater clarity of beating
• Learn tap routines of opposing styles and polish to a high standard
• Improve musicality, timing and styling
• Learn challenging and innovative choreography
• Build confidence and learn dynamics of performing
• Connect with likeminded people and be a part of our community

Company members are welcoming, passionate and sociable. We are always looking for new members - so if you have a love of performing and are looking to develop your tap dance technique, book a taster class to join the company for a fun evening rehearsal. 

MEMBERSHIP

Monthly membership fee is £80 per month and is charged for 12 months of the year. There is a minimum membership period of 3 months. This will cover you for all rehearsals and in-studio showcases for the duration of your membership. (Note: Additional cost for costumes will be decided amongst the company each year and will be kept at a minimum.)

If you wish to cancel your membership please email info@city-academy.com with 14 days notice to your next payment date.