Adult Tap is tailored for those Beginners that have never learned Tap or have had a big break from Tap, up to Intermediate level. Variations are taught so you can choose how challenged you want to be. Spend 45mins of your week with us creating great rhythms with your feet, toning your legs and trying out your new Tap moves in dances.
Mondays, 7-7:45pm
Ready To Start?
To book in for an introductory class, head to our customer portal and create an account. From there you can sign up for your class. If you need help, please contact us.
What to bring to class
Have you ever seen photos of super fit dancers strutting around in their leotards? Relax. That’s not us. At Prelude, we want you to be comfortable with yourself while improving your fitness. Here are the things to bring to class.
Bring Water – We will be working hard so make sure you bring a water bottle to sip from throughout class.
Bring Your Curiosity – Not sure of something? We love your questions and are happy to go over movements in order to help you. If you aren’t sure of a step I can guarantee everyone else will benefit from revision of a step.
Wear Something Comfortable – Wearing firmer fitting clothes such as leggings and a singlet top makes it easier for your teacher to ensure you are aligning your body correctly. If you have never put on a singlet top and pair of leggings in your life, we don’t want you feeling uncomfortable in the clothes you are dancing in. Find something that is stretchy and easy to move in and work up to wearing firmer fitting clothing as the year progresses and you feel more comfortable in class.
When You Are Ready, Bring The Shoes – Once you have found the style of dance you enjoy, it becomes easier with the correct footwear. Tap shoes for Tap, ballet flats for Ballet, and jazz sneakers or jazz shoes for Dance Fitness.
If you need help finding correctly fitting shoes, we have The Little Dance Shop from our studio location to provide what you need.
Preparing for tap class
Your ankles and legs are going to get a big work out in a Tap class. Before you step into class it is a good idea before you even put your tap shoes on to do a dozen or so walks on the spot to warm up your legs.
Once your legs are feeling warm stretch and flex each foot about 8 times and then do ankle circles with each foot. Your ankle joints should be feeling loose and warm by now. If they aren’t, repeat the set again.
Once those ankles are feeling nice and ready, move onto your calf muscles. You will spend a lot of time on the balls of your feet in Tap and it will take its toll on your calf muscles. Give your calf muscles a bit of a massage to warm them up and do a standing calf stretch.
Now your joints should feel warm and loose you are ready for your class!