Level IV: Advanced Tap
Classes offered Monday Evenings
Mondays 7:30-8:30pm
June 4th-July 9th (6-week Session)
Registration: $100
Location: NOLA Spaces 1719 Toledano St. New Orleans, LA 70115
June 4th-July 9th (6-week Session)
Registration: $100
Location: NOLA Spaces 1719 Toledano St. New Orleans, LA 70115
ABOUT LEVEL IV ADVANCED TAP
Level 4: Advanced Tap is a fast-moving tap class designed for students with a strong foundation ready to challenge themselves far beyond the basics. Each class will include a thorough warm-up, intricate rudiments and rhythmic exercises that stress syncopation and precisely timed weight shifts. The class will incorporate various rhythm tap techniques and approaches geared to maximize efficiency and clarity. Much time is spent on rhythmic variations, complex patterns and intricate combinations and choreography. Students will also have the challenge of reversing combinations from the right to left side (and vice-versa) without instructor demonstration. We will apply our solid technique to improvisation, using our known vocabulary as a toolbox for the spontaneous individual expression of rhythmic communication. Dancers will explore the language of tap by working with it as a conversational art form in guided improvisation. This class will also incorporate flash steps such as: pullbacks, pickups, grab offs and wing variations. This class will definitely keep you on our toes and give you a vigorous workout for the body, mind, ears and feet!
REQUIREMENTS
A strong foundation and demonstration of technical proficiency. This is a fast moving class incorporating many advanced technical, musical, and choreographic concepts. This is a high-energy class and an engaging workout for the mind and body! Please wear tap shoes and comfortable clothing for moving with ankle visibility.
NOTE
This class is intended for adult and teen students, ages 13+.
For best results, we encourage students to register for the full 6-week Session
Drop-ins/pay-by-the-class are available at an $18/class rate. This option must be purchased at the door.
Level 4: Advanced Tap is a fast-moving tap class designed for students with a strong foundation ready to challenge themselves far beyond the basics. Each class will include a thorough warm-up, intricate rudiments and rhythmic exercises that stress syncopation and precisely timed weight shifts. The class will incorporate various rhythm tap techniques and approaches geared to maximize efficiency and clarity. Much time is spent on rhythmic variations, complex patterns and intricate combinations and choreography. Students will also have the challenge of reversing combinations from the right to left side (and vice-versa) without instructor demonstration. We will apply our solid technique to improvisation, using our known vocabulary as a toolbox for the spontaneous individual expression of rhythmic communication. Dancers will explore the language of tap by working with it as a conversational art form in guided improvisation. This class will also incorporate flash steps such as: pullbacks, pickups, grab offs and wing variations. This class will definitely keep you on our toes and give you a vigorous workout for the body, mind, ears and feet!
REQUIREMENTS
A strong foundation and demonstration of technical proficiency. This is a fast moving class incorporating many advanced technical, musical, and choreographic concepts. This is a high-energy class and an engaging workout for the mind and body! Please wear tap shoes and comfortable clothing for moving with ankle visibility.
NOTE
This class is intended for adult and teen students, ages 13+.
For best results, we encourage students to register for the full 6-week Session
Drop-ins/pay-by-the-class are available at an $18/class rate. This option must be purchased at the door.
