Below you’ll find classes throughout the UK listed by region and level.
London, South & The South East
Claire Miller | INTERMEDIATE | Wednesday 8:30 – 9:30pm | Hackney Wick | London
Read More What to expect: Where: ICMT, Hackney Wick, London Cost: £54 for 6 weeks Please book online in advance at londontapacademy.com Contact: claire.miller.tap@gmail.com
Intermediate Tap Class in East London
Claire Miller | ADVANCED BEGINNER | Wednesday 7:30 – 8:30pm | Hackney Wick | London
Read More What to expect: Where: ICMT, Hackney Wick, London Cost: £54 for 6 weeks Please book online in advance at londontapacademy.com Contact: claire.miller.tap@gmail.com
Advanced Beginner Tap Class in East London
Claire Miller | BEGINNER | Wednesday 6:30 – 7:30pm | Hackney Wick | London
Read More What to expect: Where: ICMT, Hackney Wick, London Cost: £54 for 6 weeks Please book online in advance at londontapacademy.com Contact: claire.miller.tap@gmail.com
Absolute Beginner Tap Class in East London
Annette Walker | ADVANCED BEGINNER | Sunday 2:30 – 4:30pm | Columbo Centre | London
Read More What to expect: Where: Colombo Centre, 34-68 Colombo Street, London, SE1 8DP Cost: £13.50 Contact: annettewalker.co.uk@gmail.com
Classic Rhythm Tap choreography and repertoire of past masters to develop a solid tap dance foundation
Musical technique for the whole body
“Call and response” interaction and freestyle fun!
Annette Walker | BEGINNER | Wednesday | Brixton House | London
Read More Annette Walker’s Tap Dance Programme Where: Brixton House, 385 Coldharbour Lane, Brixton, London, SW9 8GL Cost: £8 Contact: hello@brixtonhouse.co.uk
Build a solid foundation of Tap technique
Embody the language of Jazz
(Re)Discover the playfulness of rhythm and freedom of expression
Join the rhythmical movement.
Annette Walker | BEGINNER | Monday 6pm | Bishopsgate Institute | London
Read More This fun and informative beginners’ course will teach you the basics of American Rhythm Tap, with a foundation in jazz musicality and an introduction to the historical context of steps and routines, including classic tap routines. New-comers welcome. Where: Bishopsgate Institute, 230 Bishopsgate, London, EC2M 4QH Cost: £74-£99 for 6 weeks Contact: enquiries@bishopsgate.org.uk
Diana Clifford | BEGINNERS | Thursday 7:45pm| ACS Dance Centre | Romford
Read More A friendly fun Beginners class covering the basics, with a warm-up, technical steps, travelling steps and closework, new bookings via website for January 2023 from 12th January. Where: ACS Dance Centre, Romford, RM1 2PP Cost: £44 – 5 week course £11 – Drop in Contact: admin@acsdance.uk
Diana Clifford | INTERMEDIATE | Monday 7:30pm| ACS Dance Centre | Romford
Read More A fun improvers class approximately Grade 4/5 with warm-up, closework technical exercises, turning steps and timesteps and usually a dance we keep for the term. Mondays from 9th January 2023. Classes booked online. Where: ACS Dance Centre, Romford, RM1 2PP Cost: £44 – 5 week course £11 – Drop in Contact: admin@acsdance.uk
Antonia | BEGINNERS / IMPROVERS | Wednesday & Thursday 7:30pm| Online
Read More A fun-filled adult Tap Improvers Beginner class with a rhythmical variety of tap dance routines, and choreography. Classes are online via zoom. Please book through contacting Antonia in advance to book your spot. Where: Online – Zoom Cost: £54 for 5 weeks Contact: antonialcbest72@gmail.com
Hannah Horton | BEGINNER | Tuesday 6pm| Albert Hall Studios | Kingsclere
Read More Complete Beginners class or for those who want to get their feet around the basics again. Where: Albert Hall Studios, Kingsclere, Hampshire, RG20 5PP Cost: £7 PAYG / £30 for 5 Contact: hannah.horton@kings-pa.uk
Hannah Horton | ADVANCED BEGINNER | Tuesday 7pm| Albert Hall Studios | Kingsclere
Read More Advanced beginners class for those with some confidence basic tap techniques, who would like to practice a slightly quicker pace for steps and combinations. Where: Albert Hall Studios, Kingsclere, Hampshire, RG20 5PP Cost: £7 PAYG / £30 for 5 Contact: hannah.horton@kings-pa.uk
Helen Duffy | BEGINNER | Saturday 1 – 2pm | Pineapple | London
Read More Dig out those shoes if it’s been a while, or come along as a complete beginner and find out what it’s all about. Where: Pineapple Studios, 7 Langley Street, Covent Garden, London, WC2H 9JA. Cost: £8 Book online direct through Pineapple Contact: helenjduffy@live.co.uk
Sharon Thompson | BEGINNER | Monday 6 – 7pm | Morley College | London
Read More Learn basic tap exercises and steps leading up to learning simple tap numbers. The last 20 minutes of each lesson will be devoted to creating and choreographing a routine for the Morley Dance Fusion. Where: Morley College, 61 Westminster Bridge Rd, Lambeth, London, SE1 7HT. Cost: £70 Full Fees | £65 Seniors | £55 Concession | 9 Week Course Contact: shazzythompson@yahoo.co.uk
Angelina Jandolo | BEGINNER | Tuesday 6:50 – 7:50pm | Greenwich | London
Read More Angelina Jandolo Dance classes are taught by friendly professionals, helping you or your child to develop dancing skills in a practical and rewarding environment. IDTA registered school. Where: Forum at Greenwich, Trafalgar Rd, Greenwich Peninsula, London SE10 9EQ Cost: £9 per class | Contact: info@angelinajandolodance.com | 07794201531
Angelina Jandolo | ADVANCED | Tuesday 8:00 – 9:00pm | Greenwich | London
Read More Angelina Jandolo Dance classes are taught by friendly professionals, helping you or your child to develop dancing skills in a practical and rewarding environment. IDTA registered school. Where: Forum at Greenwich, Trafalgar Rd, Greenwich Peninsula, London SE10 9EQ Cost: £9 per class | Contact: info@angelinajandolodance.com | 07794201531
Angelina Jandolo | INTERMEDIATE | Wednesday 7:00 – 8:00pm | Greenwich | London
Read More Angelina Jandolo Dance classes are taught by friendly professionals, helping you or your child to develop dancing skills in a practical and rewarding environment. IDTA registered school. Where: Forum at Greenwich, Trafalgar Rd, Greenwich Peninsula, London SE10 9EQ Cost: £9 per class | Contact: info@angelinajandolodance.com | 07794201531
Adele Joel | BEGINNER | Wednesday Evenings | Roydon Academy | Leigh on Sea
Read More Come and get those feet moving whilst learning something new, or just brush up on those shuffles. Where: Leigh Cliff Buildings, Roydon Academy, Maple Ave, SS9 1PR Cost: Contact Adele for pricing, class times and booking info. Contact: adelejoel@btinternet.com
Sophie Bassett | OPEN / ALL LEVELS | Wednesday 8:10 – 9:10pm | Northgate |Crawley
Read More Adult tap class, open to all levels. Wednesday evenings 8:10-9:10. Complete beginners and previous experience welcome. Please contact for more information. Where: Northgate, Crawley, RH108AA Cost: £5 Contact: scacademyofdance@hotmail.com
Andrew Myles | BEGINNER | Wednesday 6:00 – 7:00pm | Leytonstone Library | Leytonstone
Read More Fun and friendly adult beginners tap class. Newcomers always welcome. Please email or check drurylanetap.wordpress.com or @drurylanetap on social media for schedule. No booking required! Where: Leytonstone Library (Main Hall, 1st Floor), Church Lane, Leytonstone, London E11 1HG Cost: £10 Contact: drurylanetapclass@gmail.com
Andrew Myles | OPEN / ALL LEVELS | Thursday 6:15 – 7:15pm | Drury Lane | London
Read More Fun and friendly adult tap class. General level. Newcomers always welcome. Where: Dragon Hall, 17 Stukeley Street, Covent Garden, London, WC2B 5LT Cost: £10 Contact: drurylanetapclass@gmail.com
Andrew Myles | INTERMEDIATE | Thursday 7:15 – 8:15pm | Drury Lane | London
Read More Fun and friendly adult tap class. Adult ‘Inters’ level. Newcomers always welcome Where: Dragon Hall, 17 Stukeley Street, Covent Garden, London, WC2B 5LT Cost: £10 Contact: drurylanetapclass@gmail.com
Sharon Bassingthwaite | INTER / ADV | Thursday 7:30 – 9pm | Sixty Plus Day Centre | Potters Bar
Read More Working on technique, repertoire and performance Where: Sixty Plus Day Centre, 20 Wyllyotts Pl, Potters Bar EN6 2HN Cost: £10 Contact: sharon_bassingthwaite@hotmail.com | 07889607037
Jane Compton | BEGINNER | Friday 10:30 – 11:30am | St Peter’s Church Hall | Westcliff
Read More I teach all the basic steps in a friendly, informal group with great music! Where: St Peter’s Church Youth Hall, Eastbourne Grove, Westcliff, SS0 0QF Cost: £5 Contact: jane.compton@talk21.com | 07957 609652
JJ Dance Studios | BEGINNER | Friday 7 – 8pm | JJ Dance Studios | Beckenham
Read More A friendly Tap Dance Class that specialises in teaching Beginners to Intermediate in a beautiful environment – sprung floor, ceiling to floor mirrors, chandeliers, licensed cafe bar with seating for relaxing. Where: JJ Dance Studios, 182B High Street (behind Boots the chemist), Beckenham, BR3 1EW Cost: £10 Contact: info@jjdancestudios.co.uk | 07979752215
Rosie | BEGINNER | Friday 7:30 – 8:30pm | Innovation Dance Studio | Ealing
Read More An hour long class every Friday. For any beginner wanting to learn tap. A fun class, basic steps covered and a short routine to learn over time. Where: Innovation Dance Studio, 120 Pitshanger Lane, Ealing, West London, W5 1QX Cost: £7 Contact: rosietaps@yahoo.co.uk
Derek Hartley | BEGINNER & INTERMEDIATE | Monday 6 – 8pm | Pineapple | London
Read More Beginners | 6 – 7pm Intermediate | 7 – 8pm Derek uses his own ‘addition’ method and ‘rhythm clock’ approach to teach the fundamentals of tap dance. Where: Pineapple Studios, 7 Langley Street, Covent Garden, London, WC2H 9JA. Cost: £8 per class Contact: derekhartleyma@Hotmail.com
Connor Hughes | BEGINNERS | Monday 10:30 – 11:30am | Pineapple | London
Read More Beginners Programme 2020: The beginners programme is designed to teach you how to tap dance, by starting at the very beginning! We will learn the steps that make up the foundations of tap dance and by the end of the course you will be able to attend any regular beginner class. Where: Pineapple Dance Studios, 7 Langley St, Covent Garden, London WC2H 9JA Cost: £85 per programme Contact: connorehughes@gmail.com
The Tap Fix | INTERMEDIATE | Monday 10:30 – 11:30am | Pineapple | London
Read More The Tap Fix is the stress free, upbeat class that prepares you for it all! Designed to help performers practice and enjoy tap dance and prepare for tap based auditions, it is about learning to feel confident in your ability and refining technique. Where: Pineapple Dance Studios, 7 Langley St, Covent Garden, London WC2H 9JA Cost: £8 Contact: thetapfix@gmail.com
Helen Duffy | ADV BEGINNER | Tuesday 6 – 7pm | The Studio Chislehurst | London
Read More Suitable for dancers who have the basics of tap dance and are looking to improve technique and learn new styles and combinations! Where: The Studio Chistlehurst, 95-97 High St, Chislehurst BR7 5AG Cost: £8 Contact: helenjduffy@live.co.uk
Tina Robinson | INTERMEDIATE | Tuesday 8:30 – 9:30pm | Ancells Farm Community Centre | Hampshire
Read More A fun class learning tap routines to musical theatre songs. Where: Ancells Farm Community Centre, Fleet, Hampshire, GU51 2XF Cost: £5 Contact: tina@dancehampshire.com | 07790823434
Sole Rebel Tap | BEGINNER TO ADVANCED | Tuesday 6 – 9pm | The Old Fire Station (ONLINE) | Oxford
Read More 6:00 Complete Beginners Each session is 40minutes live online, plus a 5 minute pre-recorded catch-up video sent via email. Unless a complete Beginner, we would encourage attendance of two classes each week – adding up to 90 minutes of tuition. This will enable use of one class as a ‘safe’ class and warm up, and the other as a challenge to improve technique and skill. (For complete beginners it is not essential to begin with tap shoes. Please instead begin with hard soled shoes, which hold tightly to the foot – avoiding ballet-pumps and trainers. We are happy to recommend where to buy tap shoes.) We look forward to seeing you soon for some top tap! Complete Beginners Suitable for complete beginners and those who wish to refresh their foundations in tap. Upbeat non-syllabus tap classes in rhythm tap. A chance to learn new steps and sequences through the creativity, playfulness and musicality of rhythm tap. (For complete beginners it is not essential to begin with tap shoes. Please instead begin with hard soled shoes, which hold tightly to the foot – avoiding ballet-pumps and trainers. We are happy to recommend where to buy tap shoes.) Advanced Beginners Suitable for tap-dancers who wish to progress from beginners, want to begin to refine and improve their skills to a higher level, or wish to explore the new rhythms and techniques of rhythm tap. Upbeat non-syllabus tap classes. A chance to learn new steps and sequences through the creativity, playfulness and musicality of rhythm tap. Intermediate Suitable for tap-dancers with more experience and want to develop complex tap steps and combinations. There will be opportunity to discover improvisation techniques. At the end of class a short fun routine is developed and rehearsed, built up across the course. Advanced Suitable for tap-dancers with more experience and want to develop complex tap steps and combinations. There will be opportunity to discover improvisation techniques. At the end of class a short fun routine is developed and rehearsed, built up across the course. We look forward to seeing you soon for some top tap! Where: Arts at The Old Fire Station, 40 George Street, Oxford OX1 2AQ (ONLINE) Cost: 6 week blocks, 6 times a year £35 for 1 level x 6 weeks £55 for 2 levels x 6 weeks Contact: Contact Lexi through onlineclasses@solerebeltap.co.uk for details and to book via Eventbrite.
6.45 Advanced Beginners
7.30 Intermediate
8.15 Advanced
Chloe Le Fay | BEGINNER | Tuesday 8:30 – 9:30pm | Heathfield | East Sussex
Read More Beginners class in a fun relaxed environment, concentrating on great music, big smiles, lots of fun and style. Where: Heathfield Leisure Centre Cade Street, TN21 8RJ Heathfield, East Sussex Cost: £6.50 Contact: chloe@crystalvintage.co.uk
Chloe Le Fay | ADVANCED | Tuesday 9:30 – 10:30pm | Heathfield | East Sussex
Read More Advanced class in a fun relaxed environment, concentrating on great music, big smiles, lots of fun and style. Where: Heathfield Leisure Centre Cade Street, TN21 8RJ Heathfield, East Sussex Cost: £6.50 Contact: chloe@crystalvintage.co.uk
Avalon Rathgeb | INTER/ADV | Wednesday 7 – 8pm | Pineapple | London
Read More Classes with Avalon Rathgeb, founder and artistic director of Old Kent Road Tap Dance Company Where: Pineapple Dance Studios, London Book via the Pineapple Live App Contact: avalonrathgeb@hotmail.com
Maxine Percy | OPEN / ALL LEVELS | Wednesday Evenings | Hatfield
Read More ISTD Tap syllabus classes for children from Primary to Advanced 1 Tap. Where: Hatfield (contact for full details) Cost: £4.40 Contact: maxinepercy@hotmail.co.uk
Lexi Bradburn | BEGINNER TO ADVANCED | Wednesday 6 – 9pm | Morley College (ONLINE) | London
Read More Each session is 40minutes live online, plus a 5 minute pre-recorded catch-up video sent via email. 6:00 Rhythm Tap 1 Rhythm Tap 1 Suitable for complete beginners and those who wish to refresh their foundations in tap. Upbeat non-syllabus tap classes in rhythm tap. A chance to learn new steps and sequences through the creativity, playfulness and musicality of rhythm tap. (For complete beginners it is not essential to begin with tap shoes. Please instead begin with hard soled shoes, which hold tightly to the foot – avoiding ballet-pumps and trainers. We are happy to recommend where to buy tap shoes.) Rhythm Tap 2 Suitable for tap-dancers who wish to progress from beginners, want to begin to refine and improve their skills to a higher level, or wish to explore the new rhythms and techniques of rhythm tap. Upbeat non-syllabus tap classes. A chance to learn new steps and sequences through the creativity, playfulness and musicality of rhythm tap. Rhythm Tap 3 Suitable for tap-dancers with more experience and want to develop complex tap steps and combinations. There will be opportunity to discover improvisation techniques. At the end of class a short fun routine is developed and rehearsed, built up across the course. Rhythm Tap 4 Suitable for experienced tap-dancers who have established higher level skills in the rhythms and techniques of rhythm tap, via RT3 and in higher level classes elsewhere, and wish to progress further: Rhythm Tap 4, an advanced-level upbeat non-syllabus tap class, led by innovative tap company Sole Rebel Tap, embellishing tap, rhythm, musicality and performance techniques. We look forward to seeing you soon for some top tap! Where: Morley College, 61 Westminster Bridge Road, London SE1 7HT (ONLINE) Cost: £35 for 6 weeks, bookings via Morley College Website Contact: Contact Lexi through onlineclasses@solerebeltap.co.uk for details or book directly through morleycollege.ac.uk
6:45 Rhythm Tap 2
7:30 Rhythm Tap 3
8:15 Rhythm Tap 4
Sonya Pettigrew | INTERMEDIATE | Thursday 8:00 – 9:00pm | BHASVIC Sixth Form College | Hove
Read More This fast paced tap class is ideal for students aged 14 years to adults who have some previous tap experience. Join us for a fun, supportive and social tap class. We also study graded tap syllabus with a view to taking exams in the summer term. Where: BHASVIC Sixth Form College, Old Shoreham Road, Hove, BN3 6EG Cost: £10 Contact: info@brightonballetschool.co.uk Phone: 07595303180
Ben Bailey| INTERMEDIATE | Thursday 10:00 – 11:30am | City Lit | London
Read More Our intermediate class is at a faster pace and is perfect to expand your tap knowledge and extend your expertise and skill. You can enrol for the whole term or drop in for a single session. Where: City Lit, Keeley Street, Covent Garden, London, WC2B 4BA Cost: £159 Full Fee | £127 Seniors | £97 Concession | 12 Week Course Contact: drama@citylit.ac.uk Phone: 020 7492 2542
Lexi Bradburn | BEGINNER TO INTERMEDIATE | Thursday 12:45 – 3pm | Morley College | London
Read More Currently running IN-CENTRE : socially distanced with limited capacity Each session is 40minutes live, plus a 5 minute pre-recorded catch-up video sent via email. 12:45 Rhythm Tap 1 Rhythm Tap 1 Suitable for complete beginners and those who wish to refresh their foundations in tap. Upbeat non-syllabus tap classes in rhythm tap. A chance to learn new steps and sequences through the creativity, playfulness and musicality of rhythm tap. (For complete beginners it is not essential to begin with tap shoes. Please instead begin with hard soled shoes, which hold tightly to the foot – avoiding ballet-pumps and trainers. We are happy to recommend where to buy tap shoes.) Rhythm Tap 2 Suitable for tap-dancers who wish to progress from beginners, want to begin to refine and improve their skills to a higher level, or wish to explore the new rhythms and techniques of rhythm tap. Upbeat non-syllabus tap classes. A chance to learn new steps and sequences through the creativity, playfulness and musicality of rhythm tap. Rhythm Tap 3 Suitable for tap-dancers with more experience and want to develop complex tap steps and combinations. There will be opportunity to discover improvisation techniques. At the end of class a short fun routine is developed and rehearsed, built up across the course. We look forward to seeing you soon for some top tap! Where: Morley College, 61 Westminster Bridge Road, London SE1 7HT Cost: £35 for 6 weeks, bookings via Morley College Website Contact: Contact Lexi through onlineclasses@solerebeltap.co.uk for details or book directly through morleycollege.ac.uk
1:30 Rhythm Tap 2
2:15 Rhythm Tap 3
Rise Studios | ADULT IMPROVERS | Thursday | Rickmansworth
Read More Why not brush up on your tap skills and fitness levels at the same time with our improvers tap class? Whether you’re advanced or haven’t tap danced in 10 years you’ll soon find your feet – it’s like riding a bike! Where: Rickmansworth School, Scots Hill, Rickmansworth. WD3 3AQ Cost: £7.50 per class, payable in courses. Contact: info@rise-studios.com | 01923218626
Rise Studios | BEGINNERS COURSE | Thursday | Rickmansworth
Read More Short courses covering all the basics in tap. After mastering the basic steps we start working on a routine for the second half of the course. Please note: These courses do not run every term, so please check with us when the next course begins. Where: Rickmansworth School, Scots Hill, Rickmansworth. WD3 3AQ Cost: £7.50 per class, payable in courses. Contact: info@rise-studios.com | 01923218626
Natalie Lane | BEGINNERS| Thursday 8:30 – 9:15pm | ACS Dance Centre | Romford
Read More A fun Beginners Adult class based on free work and ISTD tap. Where: ACS Dance centre, 66 Albert Rd, Romford, RM1 2PP Cost: £8.50 Contact: diana.acds@gmail.com |01708 783576
Natalie Lane | INTERMEDIATE| Thursday 7:45 – 8:30pm | ACS Dance Centre | Romford
Read More An intermediate improvers adult class of freework, class members should be happy with timesteps. Where: ACS Dance centre, 66 Albert Rd, Romford, RM1 2PP Cost: £8.50 Contact: diana.acds@gmail.com |01708 783576
Natalie Lane | INTER / ADVANCED| Thursday 7 – 7:45pm | ACS Dance Centre | Romford
Read More An advanced class of free work, class members should be approximately ISTD new Inter level or Advanced 1. Where: ACS Dance centre, 66 Albert Rd, Romford, RM1 2PP Cost: £8.50 Contact: diana.acds@gmail.com |01708 783576
Adele Joel | INTERMEDIATE | Thursday 6:30 – 7:30pm | Pineapple | London
Read More Taught by Adele Joel, this intermediate class will expand dancers vocabulary and musicality. Where: Pineapple Studios, 7 Langley Street, Covent Garden, London, WC2H 9JA. Cost: £13 Contact: adelejoel@btinternet.com
sSue Allen Hudson | Beginners | Friday 10.30am | Leatherhead Leisure Centre, Surrey
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FIT4TAP the FUN ‘n’ FUNKY Tap Dance Fitness Fusion! Learn to Tap Dance the FUN way & Keep Fit whilst working out to the FUNKY beat. Beginner and refresher tappers welcome ti join Fit4Tap Founder Sue Allen Hudson for some Tap-Tastic Fitness Fun.
Cost: Free for Members or £9 drop-in
Contact: sue@fit4tap.com
Sue Allen Hudson | Beginners | Monday 6pm | Leatherhead Leisure Centre, Surrey
Read More FIT4TAP the FUN ‘n’ FUNKY Tap Dance Fitness Fusion! Learn to Tap Dance the FUN way & Keep Fit whilst working out to the FUNKY beat. Beginner and refresher tappers welcome ti join Fit4Tap Founder Sue Allen Hudson for some Tap-Tastic Fitness Fun. Cost: Free for Members or £9 drop-in Contact: sue@fit4tap.com
Jacqueline Pert | BEGINNERS | Friday 1:30 – 3pm | City Lit | London
Read More Learn, practise and perform the basic steps of American tap dance. You will gain a basic understanding of rhythm and syncopation. You will also learn a fun routine which will feature the steps and moves you have learned. Tap shoes essential. https://bit.ly/2o9F5kf Where: City Lit, Keeley Street, Covent Garden, London, WC2B 4BA Cost: £79 Full Fee | £63 Seniors | £48 Concession | 6 Week Course. Contact: drama@citylit.ac.uk Phone: 020 7492 2542
Derek Hartley | INTERMEDIATE & INTER/ADV | Saturday 10am – 12pm | Pineapple | London
Read More Intermediate | 10 – 11am Inter / Adv | 11am – 12pm Derek Hartley, MA (Performing Arts), is a professional dancer/choreographer and tap teacher since the early 1980’s. He is an international authority on the perception, presentation and performance of tap dancing as a contemporary modern dance form. Where: Pineapple Studios, 7 Langley Street, Covent Garden, London, WC2H 9JA. Cost: £8 per class Contact: derekhartleyma@Hotmail.com
FIT4TAP | BEGINNERS | Monday 7:10 – 8:10pm | Leatherhead Leisure Centre | Leatherhead
Read More FIT4TAP is a FUN & FUNKY Tap Dance Fitness Fusion! Learn Tap the FUN way and Keep Fit whilst working out to the FUNKY beat. Fit4tap is a great alternative tap dance fitness class aimed at beginner or refresher tappers – www.fit4tap.com for more info Where: Fusion Leatherhed Leisure Centre, Leatherhead, Surrey Cost: £8.20 per class Contact: contact@fit4tap.com
FIT4TAP | BEGINNERS | Wednesday 1:30 – 2:30pm | Leatherhead Leisure Centre | Leatherhead
Read More FIT4TAP is a FUN & FUNKY Tap Dance Fitness Fusion! Learn Tap the FUN way and Keep Fit whilst working out to the FUNKY beat. Fit4tap is a great alternative tap dance fitness class aimed at beginner or refresher tappers – www.fit4tap.com for more info Where: Fusion Leatherhed Leisure Centre, Leatherhead, Surrey Cost: £8.20 per class Contact: contact@fit4tap.com
FIT4TAP | BEGINNERS | Friday 12 – 1pm | Leatherhead Leisure Centre | Leatherhead
Read More FIT4TAP is a FUN & FUNKY Tap Dance Fitness Fusion! Learn Tap the FUN way and Keep Fit whilst working out to the FUNKY beat. Fit4tap is a great alternative tap dance fitness class aimed at beginner or refresher tappers – www.fit4tap.com for more info Where: Fusion Leatherhed Leisure Centre, Leatherhead, Surrey Cost: £8.20 per class Contact: contact@fit4tap.com
Sharon Bassingthwaite | INTER / ADV | Thursday 8:30 – 9:30pm | Quakers Lane | Potters Bar
Read More A class for those with a high level of previous experience. Working on technique and repertoire. Where: The Scout Hut, Quakers Lane, Potters Bar, Herts EN6 1RG Cost: £5 Contact: sharon_bassingthwaite@hotmail.com | 07889607037
Theatre Tap with Kirsty and Harriet | INTER / ADV | Thursday 12 – 1pm | Pineapple | London
Read More This one hour tap dance class will bring a traditional rhythmic approach to technique to build on tap skills with various drills, time steps and turns. Where: Pineapple Studios, 7 Langley Street, Covent Garden, London, WC2H 9JA. Cost: £8 Contact: harriet.spence@gmail.com
Tap on Tap | All Levels | 1st Thursday Every Month | Blackmarket VIP | Hastings
Read More Tap dancing. In the Pub. Something for all levels, grab those shoes and come join us. Where: Blackmarket VIP, George Street, Hastings, Cost: £5 Contact: tapontaphastings@gmail.com
The South West
Sue Worrall | BEGINNER | Tuesday 6:30 – 7:30pm | Kelvin Players Studio | Bristol
Read More Suitable for complete beginners, those who haven’t tapped for a while, or more experienced tappers who want to refine their technique. After a simple warm-up, the first half of the class consists of learning steps, amalgamations and rhythm exercises. During the second half of the class we gradually build up a routine over 4 or 5 weeks. The emphasis is on learning tap in a fun, relaxed atmosphere to a wonderful soundtrack of jazz, blues and the best of the musicals. Where: Kelvin Players Studio, Gloucester Rd, Bristol BS7 8NY Cost: £7 pay-as-you-go £6 concession (students/over 65s) Contact: sue@feetbeats.com
Sue Worrall | INTER / ADV | Wednesday 7 – 8pm | Cotham School | Bristol
Read More For the more experienced tap dancer, this is a faster paced class with more challenging combinations and rhythms. Soundtrack varies from jazz and blues through to Latin, hip hop and not forgetting those classics from the Hollywood era. Where: Drama Studio, Cotham School, Cotham Lawn Rd, Bristol BS6 6DT Cost: This class is payable half-termly in advance (no concessions). One trial class can be taken with the remaining balance payable if you decide to continue. Contact: sue@feetbeats.com
Tap Attack | Youth Training Company | Swindon
Read More Formed in 2008, the largest of our companies gives talented young individuals from different backgrounds the opportunity to work in a safe environment, from which each individual can thrive. Tap Attack Dance Company is both a performance company and an intensive training program. Providing technical training of the highest calibre, we strive to also focus on artistry and creativity within the dancer’s development, allowing the production of outstanding tap dancers who are able to meet, and exceed industry standards. Boasting an excellent faculty, with years of professional experience behind them, whilst continuing to work in the arts industry, ensuring that the company keeps ahead with today’s professional demands. Tap Attack Dance Company has been invited to perform all over the globe and continues to push the boundaries of tap dance, whilst honouring and preserving the traditions of the art form. Potential members must audition for the company. For all information on audition dates and applications, head to the Tap Attack Website
Kate Osbrink | BEGINNERS | Wednesday 1:30 – 2:30pm | Lostwithiel Community Centre | Lostwithiel
Read More A brilliant way to make friends and keep active, perfect for beginners or those coming back to Tap dancing. Learn routines to your favourite jazz tracks, show tunes and more! Where: Lostwithiel Community Centre, Lostwithiel, PL22 0HE Cost: £4 Contact: to.life@outlook.com
Wales
Rhythm Tap Cardiff | BEGINNERS | Wednesday 7:15 & 8:15pm | Chapter Arts Centre | Cardiff
Read More Our classes focus on the rhythmical and technical side of tap, alongside a multitude of choreographies. Guiding each individual student through their tap journey, we ensure steady progress of your tap skills to a wide range of different music styles. Where: The Common Room, Chapter Arts Centre, Cardiff, DF5 1QE. Cost: £18pcm Contact: info@rhythmtapcardiff.com
Rhythm Tap Cardiff | IMPROVERS | Tuesday & Wednesday 6:15 – 7:15pm | Chapter Arts Centre | Cardiff
Read More Our classes focus on the rhythmical and technical side of tap, alongside a multitude of choreographies. Guiding each individual student through their tap journey, we ensure steady progress of your tap skills to a wide range of different music styles. Where: The Common Room, Chapter Arts Centre, Cardiff, CF5 1QE Cost: £18pcm Contact: info@rhythmtapcardiff.com
Rhythm Tap Cardiff | INTERMEDIATE | Tuesday 7:15 – 8:15pm | Chapter Arts Centre | Cardiff
Read More Our classes focus on the rhythmical and technical side of tap, alongside a multitude of choreographies. Guiding each individual student through their tap journey, we ensure steady progress of your tap skills to a wide range of different music styles. Where: The Common Room, Chapter Arts Centre, Cardiff, CF5 1QE Cost: £18pcm Contact: info@rhythmtapcardiff.com
Rhythm Tap Cardiff | ADVANCED | Tuesday 8:15 – 9:15pm | Chapter Arts Centre | Cardiff
Read More Our classes focus on the rhythmical and technical side of tap, alongside a multitude of choreographies. Guiding each individual student through their tap journey, we ensure steady progress of your tap skills to a wide range of different music styles. Where: The Common Room, Chapter Arts Centre, Cardiff, CF5 1QE Cost: £18pcm Contact: info@rhythmtapcardiff.com
The Midlands
Katie Row | INTERMEDIATE | Wednesday 6 – 7:15pm | DanceXchange | Birmingham
Read More Learn a mixture of tap technique, rhythm as well as musical theatre, commercial and rhythm choreography. This class offers fresh and current knowledge of tap dance and offers a variety of different styles and music in every session. Where: DanceXchange, 1 Thorp St, Birmingham B5 4AU Cost: £7 Contact: katie_row@hotmail.com
Katie Row | BEGINNERS | Wednesday 7:30 – 8:10pm | DanceXchange | Birmingham
Read More Learn a mixture of tap technique, rhythm as well as musical theatre, commercial and rhythm choreography. This class offers fresh and current knowledge of tap dance and offers a variety of different styles and music in every session. Where: DanceXchange, 1 Thorp St, Birmingham B5 4AU Cost: £7 Contact: katie_row@hotmail.com
Jess Murray | BEGINNERS | Wednesday 5:45 – 6:30pm | Signature Dance Studios | Nottingham
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For those who are completely new to tap or want to brush up on foundations. This fun and creative class will build your vocabulary of steps, technique and musicality.
Where: Signature Dance Studios, 1 Parliament Terrace, Nottingham NG1 5FX
Cost: £6
Contact: jess@tapproject.com
Jess Murray | INTERMEDIATE | Wednesday 6:30 – 7:30pm | Signature Dance Studios | Nottingham
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Build on the foundations and take your tap to the next level. Explore Jazz, Funk, Fusion, Hip Hop and new music from around the world through original tap choreography and material from the Hoofers.
Where: Signature Dance Studios, 1 Parliament Terrace, Nottingham NG1 5FX
Cost: £7
Contact: jess@tapproject.com
Jess Murray | INTER / ADV | Thursday 6:30 – 7:30pm | Fiesta Dance Centre | Nottingham
Read More A fun and fast-paced class for more experienced dancers. Wrap your feet around some challenging vocabulary and enjoy working with unusual and complex musical phrases. Where: Fiesta Dance Centre, Ashley Street, Nottingham, NG3 1JH Cost: £8 (Block booking – Contact Jess for details) Contact: jess@tapproject.com
The North
Emma Adams | ALL LEVELS | Wednesday 7pm | 180 Dance & Fitness |Manchester
Read More Fun and friendly class for adults of all abilities. Find your “Tappy” Place at 180 Dance Club. Where: 180 Dance & Fitness Centre, Elliott Street, Tyldesley, Manchester M29 8DS Cost: £24.50 pcm Contact: adamsemmalouise@gmail.com
Emma Adams | BEGINNER | Saturday 12pm | 180 Dance & Fitness |Manchester
Read More Children’s beginner class aged 6+ yrs. Where: 180 Dance & Fitness Centre, Elliott Street, Tyldesley, Manchester M29 8DS Cost: £16.50 pcm Contact: adamsemmalouise@gmail.com
Becky Crookes | BEGINNER | Wednesday 6:30 – 7:15pm | Vanessa’s School of Dance |Belper | Derbyshire
Read More This class is for Adults of all ages who want to learn all the Tap basics. We will spend time working on perfecting steps and rhythms whilst having fun and learning some Tap history too. Please contact for more information and to book a place. Where: Vanessa’s School of Dance, Belper, Derbyshire Cost: £5 Contact: beckycrookes@hotmail.co.uk
Becky Crookes | OPEN / ALL LEVELS | Wednesday 7:15 – 8pm | Vanessa’s School of Dance |Belper | Derbyshire
Read More This class is for Adults of all ages who want to expand their Tap knowledge. We will spend time working on rhythms, routines and improvisation whilst having fun and learning some Tap history. Please contact for more information and to book a place. Where: Vanessa’s School of Dance, Belper, Derbyshire Cost: £5 Contact: beckycrookes@hotmail.co.uk
Go Dance Studios | BEGINNER | Thursday 6 – 7pm | Go Dance Studios | Sleaford
Read More A beginner level drop in class working on rhythm, technique and short combinations. This class caters for those who are just starting out, and those who are putting shoes back on after a while! Where: Go Dance Studios, Sleaford, Lincolnshire Cost: £4.50 Contact: info@godance.co.uk | 01529 300930
Jamie Fowler | OPEN / ALL LEVELS | Monday 8 – 9pm | Splitz Dance Centre | Derbyshire
Read More Ranging from Beginners to Improvers. Vary it with Rhythmic Tap and Theatrical Tap. Fun way to keep fit and truly amazes what your feet can do after a few lessons! Where: Splitz Dance Centre, Belper, Derbyshire Cost: £4.50 Contact: jamie.fowler93@gmail.com
Sole Rebel Tap | BEGINNER | Monday 6 – 7pm | MDI | Liverpool
Read More Suitable for complete beginners and those who wish to refresh their foundations in tap. Upbeat non-syllabus tap classes in rhythm tap. A chance to learn new steps and sequences through the creativity, playfulness and musicality of rhythm tap. Where: MDI, Hope Street, Liverpool Cost: £7 Contact: liverpoolclasses@solerebeltap.co.uk
Sole Rebel Tap | ADVANCED BEGINNER | Monday 7 – 8pm | MDI | Liverpool
Read More Non-syllabus tap classes, suitable for tap-dancers who wish to progress from beginners and want to begin to refine and improve their skills to a higher level, exploring musicality, technique and improvisation. Where: MDI, Hope Street, Liverpool Cost: £7 Contact: liverpoolclasses@solerebeltap.co.uk
Sole Rebel Tap | INTER/ADVANCED | Monday 8 – 9pm | MDI | Liverpool
Read More Suitable for tap-dancers with more experience and who want to develop complex tap steps and combinations. Focus on technique, musicality and improvisation as well as building routines each week. Where: MDI, Hope Street, Liverpool Cost: £7 Contact: liverpoolclasses@solerebeltap.co.uk
Sole Rebel Tap | CHILDREN AGED 5 – 14 | Monday | MDI | Liverpool
Read More 3.45 – 4.30pm 5-9 years 4.30 – 5.15pm 10-14 years Suitable for complete beginners. Upbeat non-syllabus tap classes in rhythm tap. A chance to learn new steps and sequences through the creativity, playfulness and musicality of rhythm tap. (For complete beginners it is not essential to begin with tap shoes. Please instead begin with clean hard soled shoes, which hold tightly to the foot – avoiding ballet-pumps and trainers. We are happy to recommend where to buy tap shoes.) Come make some noise with us! Where: MDI, 24 Hope St, Liverpool L1 9BX Cost: £20 – 5 week booking Contact: liverpoolclasses@solerebeltap.co.uk
Sole Rebel Tap | PRE-SCHOOL, AGE 2-4 | Tuesday 10:15 – 11am | Unitarian Church | Liverpool
Read More Fun, energetic and creative classes introducing children to the world of music and dance. Developing motor skills, musicality, confidence, and social skills. Where: Unitarian Church, Ullet Road, Liverpool Cost: £4 Contact: liverpoolclasses@solerebeltap.co.uk
Belinda Darley | INTER / ADV | Tuesday 6 – 7pm | The Studio | Gainsborough
Read More Rock themed intermediate / advanced tap blast. Where: The Studio, Sandars Road, Heapham Road Industrial Estate, Gainsborough, Lincs. DN21 1RZ Cost: £5 Contact: belinda@thestudiogainsborough.co.uk Phone: 01427 611072
Belinda Darley | BEGINNERS | Monday 7:15 – 8pm | The Studio | Gainsborough
Read More Beginners & improvers with a rock themed twist! Where: The Studio, Sandars Road, Heapham Road Industrial Estate, Gainsborough, Lincs. DN21 1RZ Cost: £4 Contact: belinda@thestudiogainsborough.co.uk Phone: 01427 611072
Mitchell Day | ALL LEVELS TAP MONSTERS AGE 7+ | Thursday 5:15 – 6:15pm | The Studio | Gainsborough
Read More Children’s class for ages 7 and over – all levels welcome! Where: The Studio, Sandars Road, Heapham Road Industrial Estate, Gainsborough, Lincs. DN21 1RZ Cost: £3.50 Contact: belinda@thestudiogainsborough.co.uk Phone: 01427 611072
MESH Ballet | ALL LEVELS AGE 5+ | Mondays | Robin Hood’s Bay | Whitby
Read More Fun and educational classes for children aged 5 years up teaching the ABD syllabus and free work. Opportunity for exams and performances. Fully qualified, DBS checked and insured teacher. Where: Robin Hood’s Bay, Whitby Cost: £4 Contac: su@meshballet.co.uk Phone: 07968273468
MESH Ballet Adult Class | ALL LEVELS | Monday 6:15 – 7:15pm | Robin Hood’s Bay | Whitby
Read More A fun and social free-work class for adults of all abilities. Opportunity for exams and performances. Fully qualified, DBS checked and insured teacher. Where: Robin Hood’s Bay, Whitby Cost: £5 Contac: su@meshballet.co.uk Phone: 07968273468
MESH Ballet | ALL LEVELS AGE 5+ | Wednesdays | Lythe | Whitby
Read More Fun and educational classes for children aged 5 years up teaching the ABD syllabus and free work. Opportunity for exams and performances. Fully qualified, DBS checked and insured teacher. Where: Lythe, Whitby Cost: £4 Contac: su@meshballet.co.uk Phone: 07968273468
Louise Hodgson | BEGINNER | Wednesdays 7:00 – 8:00pm | Liberty Arts | West Yorkshire
Read More Get your shim sham shimmy on with us! From classic routines to fabulous show tunes, to trying out some historical tap moves like the shim sham. For beginners and beyond, no experience necessary! Where: Liberty Arts, 5 Greenfield Ave, Guiseley, Leeds LS20 8HG Cost: £7 drop in | £32 for 5 classes | £60 for 10 classes Contac: libertyartsyorkshre@gmail.com | 07876 408 652
Ireland
Trish Melton | ALL LEVELS | Saturday | Shantalliv | Castlegregory, Ireland
Read More Classes for all ages and abilities from age 4 upwards Where: Shantalliv, Castlegregory, Ireland Cost: Contact for term fees. Contact: trish.melton@mimesolutions.com Phone: 0876816994
linked to ISTD exams, and as a way into the Kerry Tap Ensemble
Freework, rhythm, tap history and music making
Trish Melton | Advanced Beginners | Wednesday 8 – 9pm | Shantalliv | Castlegregory, Ireland
Read More This class is for advanced beginners, with the beginner class starting in September. Where: Shantalliv, Castlegregory, Ireland Cost: €5 Contact: trish.melton@mimesolutions.com Phone: 0876816994
Scotland
Julie Carson | Beginners | Friday 7:40pm | Denny | Central Scotland
Read More Beginner dancers welcome. Where: Denny, Central Scotland Cost: £4 Contact: carson.julie@googlemail.com Phone: 07828113718
