Tap Academy Youth Programs
Registration at VTDS in person
Aug 22 & 23 10:00am- 200pm
Sept 12 & 13 - 10:00am - 4:00 pm
We also accept registrations by mail.
Download our Fall 2009 Brochure
Download the Fall Schedule Grid here.
Download the registration forms and pay information here.
PLAY TAP - a class for preschoolers created to have fun while hopping, flapping and listening to magical sounds of taps.
BEGINNER TAP - learn counting, balance and rudiment tap steps.
ADV. BEGINNER TAP (CDTA exam available) - designed to further enhance your technique, the bedrock of tap dance and offers the option to participate in the appropriate certificate tap exams.
ADV. BEG/INTER. TAP TEENS - a popular class that is specifically created for teens - it has the dance moves!
INTERMEDIATE TAP (CDTA exam available) - learn a routine that is suited to your level. This class offers the option to participate in the appropriate certificate tap exams.
JAZZ - classes from the beginner to the advanced. Jazz is an integral part of dancer's development- it enhances your tap training.
HIP HOP - come learn the latest dance moves with the most popular music. In this class, you will touch on the many different styles of hip hop, for example, Lockin, Poppin, Breakin, Old Skool, New Skool, plus many more. This is a great class to test your skills and to learn new technique from the West Coast Canadian Hip Hop Champion, Angela Lowndes.
STAGE Stage is a form of dance which includes acting and song with choreography. This class will benefit the stduent's expression and performance both in class and on stage. Students will learn routines from popular stage productions.
TAP PUPS - focus on technique and developing performance skills. Precursor to Da Boyz.
JR TAP Group A & B - Develops performance skills, individual style with an emphasis on technique and musicality.
DEM GURLS Group A & B - intermediate level training for girls 10-15 years includes a tap choreography class and performance development. residency will .
DA BOYZ - Training program that supports boys to dance in their own unique way. It is open to young males with the desire to study tap at an intermediate level and to perform. Performance development will further develop your stage presence. Precursor to Da Boyz 2 Men.
DA BOYZ 2 MEN - an old name with a new twist to reflect this mature class, which includes choreography and performance development training. It is open to teens with a desire to study tap at an advanced level. Gene Medler during his artist in residency will contribute to Da Boyz 2 Men training program.
SUPREME TAP - advanced study program for teenage girls. Training is a combination of tap choreography and performance development. Gene Medler during his artist in residency will contribute to the Supreme Tap training program.
TAPCO - TapCo is one of BC's premiere youth performance ensembles known for their show stopping performances. Under the guidance of Mika Komatsu this performance ensemble will train through the contribution from guest artists, the rehearsal process and public performances. TapCo will present performances in the 2009/10 ArtStarts tour and perform at community and corporate events. Curriculum and performance details are available by contacting VTDS. T.A.P. is a training component of TAPCO for junior dancers
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