Junior ISTD Tap Classes
At TAPA, our Junior ISTD Tap classes offer a structured and enriching experience in tap dance for children from Pre-Primary to Grade 3.
These classes follow the esteemed syllabus of the Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing (ISTD), focusing on developing rhythmic skills, coordination, and musicality in a fun and supportive environment.
Our experienced teachers ensure to guide students through each grade, offering personalized attention and feedback to nurture individual growth.
Pre-Primary: TAPA introduces basic tap steps and rhythms with simple exercises emphasizing coordination and musical awareness in a fun, playful way.
Primary: At TAPA, this level builds on foundational tap skills with more complex rhythmic patterns and introduces advanced techniques and combinations, focusing on improving footwork clarity and timing.
Grade 1: TAPA further develops tap technique with emphasis on precision and control, introducing syncopated rhythms, faster footwork, and the beginning integration of upper body movement and expression.
Grade 2: TAPA focuses on mastering intricate tap steps and combinations, refining musicality and dynamic range in performance, and introducing improvisation and exploration of personal style.
Grade 3: TAPA emphasizes advanced tap techniques, including faster footwork and complex rhythms, with a focus on expressive performance and storytelling through tap dance, preparing students for higher graded examinations or performances.
Overview of Each Grade’s Work:
Benefits of Joining Tap Classes at TAPA:
Rhythmic Development: Tap dance classes at TAPA enhance rhythmic skills and musicality, teaching children to create intricate rhythms and sounds with their feet.
Coordination and Motor Skills: Learning tap techniques at TAPA significantly improves coordination, balance, and fine motor skills, which are beneficial for overall physical development in young dancers.
Musical Awareness: Students at TAPA develop a keen sense of musical timing, phrasing, and dynamics through tap, a skill valuable for various dance forms and other musical pursuits.
Creative Expression: Tap dance at TAPA allows children to express themselves creatively through rhythmic movement, fostering confidence, self-expression, and individual style within the genre.
Discipline and Focus: Following the structured ISTD syllabus at TAPA encourages discipline, concentration, and focus, helping children learn to set and achieve goals within their dance education.
Tap dance not only builds physical and technical skills but also instills values such as perseverance, confidence, and a love for the arts.
Enroll your child in our Junior ISTD Tap classes at TAPA and watch them tap their way to rhythmic excellence and artistic expression.
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