​Thank you for your interest in STLRC Tap classes.  Our faculty is comprised of professional tap dancers and educators with over 50 years of experience in tap dance!  We are honored to share our experience with the St. Louis dance community.  

As you review the class listings below, note that the age ranges listed for our Youth, Junior, and Teen classes are general guidelines.  Majority of students in each class will fall in this age range, however there may be exceptions as we prioritize student placement based on skillset and over all tap dance experience. If you have questions regarding placement for you or your student, email us at:

info@stlrhythmcollaborative.org

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Youth 1 Tap

Ages 6-9

Perfect for young beginners.  Students will learn and build upon basic tap dance vocabulary and explore a variety of movement patterns and combinations.  Students will work on strengthening their balance, coordination, and musicality in a fun, collaborative environment.

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​Tuesdays,  6:00-6:30pm

Wednesdays,  6:30-7:00pm

Saturdays, 11:45-12:15pm

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​Youth 2 Tap

Ages 7-12

Perfect for beginners or young dancers with up to 1-2 years of previous tap dance experience.  Students will review and build upon basic tap dance vocabulary and explore a variety of movement patterns and combinations.  Students will work on strengthening their balance, coordination, and musicality in a fun, collaborative environment. 

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​Mondays, 5:00-5:45pm

Tuesdays, 5:45-6:30pm

Wednesdays, 6:45-7:30pm

Saturdays, 12:15-1:00pm

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Youth 3 Tap

Ages 9-13

Youth 3 students will focus on strengthening endurance and perfecting tap dance technique, while continuing to expand knowledge of tap dance vocabulary.  Students will learn about important tap dance artists and enjoy experimenting with improvisation. 

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​Mondays, 7:30-8:30pm

Thursdays, 5:30-6:30pm

Saturdays, 10:45-11:45am

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Junior 1 Tap

Ages 10-13

Junior 1 Tap students will perfect drills designed to improve endurance and strengthen tap dance technique, while continuing to expand knowledge of tap dance vocabulary.  Students will become more comfortable with improvisation ideas and expand their knowledge of important tap dance artists and their impact on the art form.

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​Mondays, 6:00-7:00pm

Thursdays, 6:30-7:30pm

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Junior 2 Tap

Ages 11-14

Studentsl focus on building a solid technical foundation with emphasis on articulation of the feet, clarity of sound, and an understanding of basic music theory.  Class activities will include improvisation exercises and rhythmic progressions designed to improve memory recall and endurance. 

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Thursdays, 4:30-5:30pm

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Teen 1 & 2 Tap

Ages 12-15

Building upon skills learned in Junior levels, students will place more emphasis on spacial awareness: weight shifts, floor connection, and relaxation.  Students will work within a variety of rhythmic feels, incorporating dynamics, while improving their clarity of sound. Students will use their previous experience to dive deeper into the performance aspects of tap dance while studying historical routines that are practiced and performed worldwide today. Students will have a greater understanding of timing, space, and overall expression through tap dance. 

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Wednesdays, 5:30-6:30pm

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Teen 3 Tap

Ages 13-16

Students in this level use their knowledge of tap dance to build intricate rhythm patterns and improvisational ideas, while building confidence in performance technique. Students will continue to study music theory; having a working knowledge of different rhythmic feels, polyrhythms, and syncopation. 

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​Tuesdays, 4:30-5:30pm

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Teen 4 Tap

Ages 14-18

Students must demonstrate excellent precision, technique, musicality, and presentation at this level. Students will continue to study music theory; having a working knowledge of different rhythmic feels, polyrhythms, and syncopation. Teen 4 students will work through a variety of improvisational ideas to develop their own sense of individuality in performance and study contemporary artists of the form. 

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Wednesdays, 4:30-5:30pm

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Advanced/Professional Tap

Ages 18+

The only tap class for professionals in the area, this high-level class is designed for experienced dancers seeking to expand their rhythmic vocabulary and push the boundaries of musicality and performance. Emphasizing precision, dynamics, and clarity, the class explores complex combinations, intricate footwork, and advanced improvisational structures. Dancers will work on mastering challenging choreography, varying time signatures, and nuanced phrasing, all while developing their individual artistic voice.  Ideal for advanced and professional dancers, this class offers a rigorous and inspiring environment that cultivates technical excellence, musical sophistication, and creative exploration. 

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​​Wednesdays, 7:00-8:00pm

Teen/Adult Tap Classes at St. Louis Academy of Dance

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Teen/Adult Beginning Tap

Did you learn to tap dance when you were younger and want to get back to it?  This class is perfect for you! STL Rhythm Collaborative instructors will introduce the basics of tap dance in a safe and supportive environment; focusing on building vocabulary, improving balance and coordination, and enhancing musicality.

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Thursdays, 7:30-8:30pm

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Teen/Adult Intermediate Tap

Strengthen balance, stability, and footwork while honing tap dance skills in a comfortable, fun environment. Class exercises and combinations, led by STL Rhythm Collaborative instructors, will focus on strengthening musicality while building both your tap dance and music vocabulary. This level is recommended for students with at least 5+ years of previous tap dance training.

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Tuesdays, 6:30-7:30pm

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Teen/Adult Intermediate/Advanced Tap

Recommended for students with at least 7 or more years of previous tap dance training.  In this fast-paced class, STL Rhythm Collaborative instructors will offer methods for improved speed, timing, musicality, and articulation of the foot/ankle. In addition to footwork and presentation, classwork will also include discussion of past and present tap dance artists/masters and the practice of their contributions to the form. 

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​Tuesdays, 7:30-8:30pm

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Advanced/Professional Tap

Ages 18+

The only tap class for professionals in the area, this high-level class is designed for experienced dancers seeking to expand their rhythmic vocabulary and push the boundaries of musicality and performance. Emphasizing precision, dynamics, and clarity, the class explores complex combinations, intricate footwork, and advanced improvisational structures. Dancers will work on mastering challenging choreography, varying time signatures, and nuanced phrasing, all while developing their individual artistic voice.  Ideal for advanced and professional dancers, this class offers a rigorous and inspiring environment that cultivates technical excellence, musical sophistication, and creative exploration. 

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Wednesdays, 7:00-8:00pm

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