This beginner’s dance course is designed for anyone who has an interest in learning to tap dance and has minimal or no experience of tapping before. This introductory tap course with Connor Hughes is 6 weeks long, made up of weekly 1 hour classes.
During this Pineapple course, you will learn the basic technique of Tap Dance. Each week, we will discover new tap steps that lay out the foundations of Tap, so you can carry them with you permanently! The first 5 weeks will be focused on learning steps building to a routine, finishing on week 6 with a recap checklist of everything we’ve covered throughout the course.
We will also spend time looking at the History of Tap Dance and its different Styles, Performers and Practitioners.
YOU'LL LEARN
- Foundations of Tap Dance
- New steps
- History of Tap Dance
- Musicality
- Weight placement
- Rhythm basics
- ...and so much more
WHAT TO BRING
- Footwear: No need to own tap shoes to take part, simply bring some hard soled shoes or trainers.
- Comfortable clothing: For our dance classes, we encourage everyone to wear what they feel the most comfortable to move in. You can visit our Pineapple store opposite the studios and ask for advice from our staff, or can check out our online store where we have all the dance essentials you might need for your class. We have changing rooms and showers on location.
- Water bottle: It's important to stay hydrated during your classes, so make sure you bring your water bottle. We have multiple water points in the building where you can have a refill.
SCHEDULE
This tap course for beginners is 6 weeks long, with 1 class per week on Sundays (6 classes all together). Each class is 60 minutes long and held by Connor Hughes at Pineapple Dance Studios.
Course start date: 19th May 2024
Timings: Sundays 12.30 - 1.30pm (60 minutes)
1st Class: Sunday 19th May
2nd Class: Sunday 26th May
3rd Class: Sunday 2nd June
4th Class: Sunday 9th June
5th Class: Sunday 16th June
6th Class: Sunday 23rd June
Price: £89
All courses are non-refundable* and have to be booked before their start date. The course price is inclusive of our membership fee.
*If you cancel up to 48hrs before the start of the course, you will receive a refund in a form of account credit.
Check out Connor's intermediate dance class at Pineapple on Instagram.
ABOUT CONNOR HUGHES
Connor Hugh trained at The BRIT School and ArtsEd and has assisted some notable West End, Regional and International Choreographers.
As an actor & dancer he has worked professionally on stage in productions such as Singing’ In The Rain, Top Hat, White Christmas and 42nd Street, as well as on screen in TV series like The Great and The Crown. Connor teaches regular intermediate tap classes throughout the week at Pineapple Dance Studios, check out our timetable for more info and to book.
Check out our other courses here.