Tap dance: taster
- Course Code: DDF010E
- Dates: 10/12/24 - 10/12/24
- Time: 19:00 - 20:30
- Taught: Tue, Evening
- Duration: 1 session
- Location: Keeley Street
- Tutor: Jacqueline Pert
Course Code: DDF010E
Duration: 1 session
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What is the course about?
In this fun and dynamic ‘taster’ class you will learn fundamental dance moves, steps and rhythms in an energising and supportive atmosphere.
What will we cover?
If you have always wondered who attends a dance class, what the content is like or even what the staff are like you can now find out for by joining a taster workshop without committing to a long course.
The class will include practical and key components of a typical dance class; warm up, technique, travelling steps or possibly a short routine/combination.
What will I achieve?
By the end of this course you should be able to...
Identify your level and ability with advice from the staff
Demonstrate a greater awareness of the dance style.
What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?
A taster workshop for beginners and for those wishing to explore different styles of dance in a fun practical setting.
A beginner's dance class isn’t just for newcomers. In any dance class there will be student’s of all levels and abilities. We all have different learning techniques and paces. If your first class seems overwhelming and you can’t get it the first time, don’t worry: dance is heavily reliant on repetition so it will happen. We want you to learn and to have fun so just give it your best and keep coming back!
In order to get the most from the course you will be able to:
• Follow spoken instructions
• Use numbers to recognise rhythms within dance.
• Work within groups and pairs safely.
How will I be taught, and will there be any work outside the class?
This class is tutor led. Teaching will include practical class work, discussion, observation and supportive feedback for individual and group awareness.
HEALTH CHECK
You may or may not be asked to participate in rigorous activity from time to time. Please consider whether you could do this, if you are in any doubt consult a medical practitioner.
Are there any other costs? Is there anything I need to bring?
Please wear clothing that does not restrict your movement and allows you to adapt to changes in your body temperature. You do not need to purchase any specialist shoes for our tasters. Advice will be given if you wish to continue taking lessons. You are of course encouraged to bring any dance shoes you already have. Practice may include bare-feet. Students to tie their hair back if it is long for their own safety and comfort. Jewellery should be removed at the start of the class and mobile phones switched off. Bring bottled water.
When I've finished, what course can I do next?
The teacher will advise on future dance courses or you can contact the drama, dance and speech department or visit www.citylit.ac.uk for more details.
Jacqueline Pert has been teaching Rhythm Tap for over 30 years. She trained and subsequently taught at the National Tap Dance Company of Canada before returning to England where she continued teaching at the major dance and drama schools in London. She taught at the Actors Centre for over 20 years before coming to City Lit in 2014. She also sings and taps in various jazz clubs around London.
Please note: We reserve the right to change our tutors from those advertised. This happens rarely, but if it does, we are unable to refund fees due to this. Our tutors may have different teaching styles; however we guarantee a consistent quality of teaching in all our courses.
