Tap Dance Improvers 1 Classes

Tap Dance Improvers 1 Classes

Showcase your step, shuffle and scuff! Our Tap Dance - Improvers 1 class is designed to take your skills to the next level and directly follows our Tap Dance - Beginners course.

Be innovative and daring in our Improver’s class, combine your knowledge from Tap Dance Beginners and grab the chance to use the “single shuffle time” step you’ve learnt and perform it in unison.

Finesse your footwork in a supportive environment and strengthen your skills as you receive constructive feedback from one of our expert tutors.

Greater focus will be given to posture and weight transference as you explore more routines. Finally, you’ll perform a short showcase for friends and family to flaunt your new talents. Our Dance Improvers 1 Course is the best place to build your Tap Dancing confidence.

WHY YOU'LL LOVE THIS COURSE

Take your tap dancing further as you refine your footwork, strengthen your rhythm and build confidence performing lively routines.

  • Build on the skills developed in Tap Dance Beginners
  • Feel more confident using tap steps, rhythms and footwork combinations
  • Improve posture, coordination and movement control
  • Develop greater awareness of weight transference and body isolation
  • Strengthen your ability to perform routines with clarity and confidence
  • Receive constructive feedback from an experienced tutor
  • Build confidence dancing in unison with others
  • Work towards a short showcase for friends and family

Classes Starting Soon

Date Day Time (BST) Duration Tutor Venue Price Booking
20 Oct 2026 - 24 Nov 2026
Tue
19:55-21:10
6 weeks
£135.00
28 Oct 2026 - 09 Dec 2026
Wed
19:20-20:50
7 weeks
£150.00
13 Jan 2027 - 24 Feb 2027
Wed
19:20-20:50
7 weeks
£150.00
03 Mar 2027 - 14 Apr 2027
Wed
19:20-20:50
7 weeks
£150.00
21 Apr 2027 - 02 Jun 2027
Wed
19:20-20:50
7 weeks
£150.00
20
Oct
20 Oct 2026 - 24 Nov 2026
£135.00
Day:Tue
Time:19:55-21:10
Duration:6 weeks
Tutor: Cameron Tweed
28
Oct
28 Oct 2026 - 09 Dec 2026
£150.00
Day:Wed
Time:19:20-20:50
Duration:7 weeks
13
Jan
13 Jan 2027 - 24 Feb 2027
£150.00
Day:Wed
Time:19:20-20:50
Duration:7 weeks
03
Mar
03 Mar 2027 - 14 Apr 2027
£150.00
Day:Wed
Time:19:20-20:50
Duration:7 weeks
21
Apr
21 Apr 2027 - 02 Jun 2027
£150.00
Day:Wed
Time:19:20-20:50
Duration:7 weeks
Tap Progression

Continue developing your tap technique through simple routines, warm-ups and cool-down exercises.

Posture and Spatial Awareness

Build greater awareness of posture and space, helping your movement feel more controlled and confident.

Body Isolation

Learn how to isolate parts of the body to define movement with greater clarity.

Coordination Skills

Improve coordination across the arms, feet and head as your tap technique develops.

Weight Transference

Explore how weight transference supports cleaner footwork, stronger rhythm and smoother movement.

Musical Theatre Choreography

Perform short basic choreography from a hit Musical Theatre show, bringing footwork, timing and performance together.

Please note

Tap shoes are required for this course. If you do not own tap shoes, you can buy a pair here , and you can read more on what to wear to a Tap class here.

Want to learn more?

Keep your tap journey moving. Continue with our Tap Dance Improvers 2 classes or explore jazz, musical theatre and other dance courses to refine your technique, build confidence and develop your own performance style.

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20 Oct 2026 - 24 Nov 2026
£135.00
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Time:19:55-21:10
Duration:6 weeks
Tutor: Cameron Tweed
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28 Oct 2026 - 09 Dec 2026
£150.00
Day:Wed
Time:19:20-20:50
Duration:7 weeks
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13 Jan 2027 - 24 Feb 2027
£150.00
Day:Wed
Time:19:20-20:50
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03 Mar 2027 - 14 Apr 2027
£150.00
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Time:19:20-20:50
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21 Apr 2027 - 02 Jun 2027
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Time:19:20-20:50
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28 Jul 2027 - 08 Sep 2027
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15 Sep 2027 - 27 Oct 2027
£150.00
Day:Wed
Time:19:20-20:50
Duration:7 weeks
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03 Nov 2027 - 15 Dec 2027
£150.00
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Time:19:20-20:50
Duration:7 weeks

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Cancellations Policy

Our cancellation policy depends on the course you have booked.

 

Weekly courses and one-day workshops
Cancel at least 72 hours before your course starts to receive a full refund, course credit or a free transfer to another available date. Cancellations made within 72 hours will receive course credit instead.

 

Intensive courses of five consecutive days or more
Cancel at least 7 days before your course starts to receive a full refund, course credit or a free transfer. Cancellations made with less than 7 days’ notice will usually receive course credit instead.

 

We are unable to offer refunds for missed classes or non-attendance.

Book 2 courses at the same time for 10% Off*

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*Please note 2ORMORE & 3ORMORE - this offer cannot be redeemed against our One year, 3 Month Courses , Private tuition, Tasters, or Resident Companies i.e. Choirs, Musical Theatre or Dance companies. It cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer.

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