Wall-2-Wall Tap Dance Center

NEVER-2-LATE TAP – PART 1
This is our “Introduction to Tap” class. It is for those with no experience in tap dancing. The pace of the class is slower than a Level 1 class so that students have an opportunity to become familiar with the basic technique. In Never-2-Late Part 1, we cover cramp rolls, tap walks, shuffles, shuffle ball change, shim sham, irishes, slaps, flaps, flap-heels, and flap ball changes. After completing Never-2-Late Part 1, students progress to Never-2-Late Part 2.

NEVER-2-LATE TAP – PART 2
This is the continuation of the Never-2-Late class. In Never-2-Late Part 2, we review the skills that were taught in Part 1 and then cover maxi fords, shuffle off to Buffalo, paddle and roll, waltz clog, spring shuffles and the rockette (aka Broadway or Shirley Temple) step. After completing Never-2-Late Part 2, students are ready for Tap Level 1.

For those with some experience in tap dance. It is expected that students in this class will be familiar with the basic steps and combinations introduced in NEVER-2-LATE TAP. These classes still focus on the basics, but move at a slightly faster pace. This is the class where you really work on mastering all of the basic steps. Most students will spend 1-2 years in Level 1 classes before they are ready to move to Level 2.

For those who have mastered the basics of the tap dance and are ready for something more challenging. This class focuses on Time Steps and traditional pieces of tap dance choreography. It takes 8 sessions to complete Level 2 before you will be ready to move to Level 3. It is recommended that students take the Level 2 classes in order, beginning with LEVEL 2.1 and work their way up to LEVEL 2.8. The 8 sub-levels are:

• Level 2.1: Coles’ Stroll, Paddle and Roll exercises, beginning Riffs, slurps
• Level 2.2: Soft Shoe (Essence Steps), drawbacks, Cincinattis
• Level 2.3: Waltz Clogs (single, double, triple, quad) Buffaloes, Maxi Fords
• Level 2.4: Military Time Steps, Cramp Rolls, Rockette Step variations
• Level 2.5 The Shim Sham Shimmy (including the Shim Sham II and the Revenge of the Shim Sham)
• Level 2.6: Time Step Boot Camp: Shuffle Time Steps, Stomple Time Steps, Travelling Time Steps, Hoofer Time Steps and more!
• Level 2.7: The B.S. Chorus and the Copasetic Chair Dance
• ​Level 2.8: The Steve Condos Rudiments and Level 3 Preparation

TAP LEVEL 3
This is an intermediate level class. Level 3 classes are fast-paced. Students should have mastery of everything that is covered in the previous levels before trying this class. This class focuses heavily on technique, style, rhythm and musicality.

HEARTBEAT TAP ENSEMBLE
This is our adult tap dance performance group. Students in this class need to be a solid Level 2.6 or higher tapper, and have a desire to perform. In these classes, we prepare pieces of choreography for performances. In addition to class fees, there may be additional costume costs for members of this group. Students who take this class are also required to take at least 1 technique class (Level 2 or 3) each week. The HeartBeat Tap Ensemble is made up of 2 groups that meet at different times:

• THE CRIMSON HEARTBEATS: for tappers ages 16 and up. Members must be Level 2.7 or higher and are required to register for a minimum of 3 classes a week during the session (2 HeartBeats classes and one additional Level 2 or 3 technique class.) This group meets Tuesday and Thursday evenings at 7:30 pm.
• THE GOLDEN HEARTBEATS: for tappers ages 50+. Members must be Level 2.7 or higher and are required to register for a minimum of 3 classes a week during the session (2 HeartBeats classes and one additional Level 2 or 3 technique class.) This group meets Monday and Wednesday mornings at 11 am.