BROADWAY TAP

"I cannot thank you for being a person I can trust to help my daughter become confident and strong."

Bethe M.

| Mother

"I absolutely love this company and what they do for kids! Everyone is so helpful and kind in everything they do."

Zepplyn Berry

| Student

$145.00

A Broadway Staple, and one of the most rhythmic and high-energy dances that exist, learn one of the oldest and highest-demanded dance disciplines in the world of theatre!

Disclaimer

Disclaimer Available in Downloadable Form "BARCLAY PERFORMING ARTS is a strict enforcer of COVID-Regulations and Procedures as by the county and reserve the right of our own protocols. A negative COVID Test or clean Bill of Health is required before entry is allowed. Masks or Faceshield must be worn at all times. Parents are allowed to tour the space before classes or operations begin for the day to help keep a sanitized and safe environment for both our students and staff. All must be sanitized and temperature checked at the door, students are to then wash hands before and after class. There are a strict No-Touch policy and social distancing regulated within our space."

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**ALL AGES**

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  • Start Time 4:45 pm
  • End Time 5:45 pm

Program Description

Tap dance originated in the United States in the early 19th century at the crossroads of African and Irish American dance forms. When slave owners took away traditional African percussion instruments, slaves turned to percussive dancing to express themselves and retain their cultural identities. These styles of dance connected with clog dancing from the British Isles, creating a unique form of movement and rhythm. Tap dancers began collaborating with jazz musicians, incorporating improvisation and complex syncopated rhythms into their movement. The modern tap shoe, featuring metal plates (called “taps”) on the heel and toe, also came into widespread use at this time. Although Vaudeville and Broadway brought performance opportunities to all during a segregated time, helping to create the shows we know and love! This class is for those who know the basics and are wanting to take it to the next level, and apply it to more sequences, training and routines! Come and be a part of the family. Sign up today!