CLASS ANNOUNCEMENT!

please note, as Dragon Hall closes for christmas on weds 22nd, our last class of 2010 will be NEXT WEEK - THURSDAY DECEMBER 16TH 6.15-7.15PM! i look forward to seeing you all there to round off a great year of tapping! classes will continue in the new year from thurs jan 6th.

Happy Feet Routine!

well done to the tappers who made it through the snow!

HAPPY FEET ROUTINE VIDEO

Good morning all, don't forget it's the two hour beginners tap special this sunday - 11am-1pm at dragon hall! and we'll be tapping every thursday right up to christmas! looking forward to seeing you in class!

Tapping all the way to Christmas!

Every Thursday, 6.15pm, at least until dec 16th, then onward and upward in the new year!

Also, don't forget the 2hr special on sunday nov 28th 11am - 1pm. bring a friend, start from scratch, polish your technique, all with a live pianist!!!

Looking forward to seeing you all soon.

wow - fantastic class tonight! great work on the new routine. here's a spotify link to the music...

click here!

looking forward to seeing you all next week, don't worry thay tou missed the beginning of the routine, we'll be going over it plenty more times!!!

looking forward to starting a new routine tonight - learn it from the beginning! see you in class 6.15!

Great Class Last Night...

well done tappers! thanks for a great class.

looking forward to next week & the start of a new routine!

youtube link - new warm up practice video!

click HERE to see Ashley & I practising the new warm up!

Another great one!

Well done every one, new & regular faces! Thanks for another great class.

See you next Thursday!

Excellent class last night tappers! looking forward to next week... and maybe a bit more filming?!??

another great class last week, thanks for all your hard work! looking forward to seeing you all on 23rd!

great class again!

another great class tonight! here's the old time step video now they're in the routine!

time step - you tube

New routine part one!

after class this thursday, mark, me, david, ashley, vicky & jason, 'All of me' on you tube, click the link below!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HQuYR5INe18

AFTER CLASS SPIDERMAN ROUTINE in cartoon version!!

'why dont you do right' after class video

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TzuA4lA07Tg

don't forget, no class this week, looking forward to seeing you all next thursday.

Looking forward to a great class tonight & Tap Dogs! see you at dragon hall 6.15 for class

LEARN THE LINGO!

Tap – a sharp single beat with the ball of the foot
Heel - a sharp single beat with the heel of the foot
Hop – from the ball of the foot, hop into the air and land on the ball of the same foot
Spring – jump lightly from the ball of the foot landing on the ball of the other foot
Toe tap – strike the toes of one foot to the floor
Step - transference of weight to the ball of the foot
Touch – place the ball of the foot on the floor without transferring weight
Step heel – step onto the ball of the foot then drop the heel down
Tap step – strike the ball of the foot on the floor followed by a step transferring weight
Flap – as the tap step, however, transfer the weight onto the whole of the foot making a louder 2nd beat
Tap spring – strike the ball of the foot on the floor and then leap onto it
Ball change – transference of weight on the balls of the feet any direction (two steps)
Stamp – transference of weight to the whole foot
Stomp – lift the heel and lower it while shunting forward on the ball of the foot, can be performed on one or both feet
Forward tap – strike the ball of the foot on the floor in a forward motion
Backward tap – strike the ball of the foot on the floor in a backward motion
Shuffle – forward tap followed by backward tap. Counted as “and 1”

Pick up – raise the toe of the foot keeping the heel on the floor, strike the toe backwards while picking the foot up underneath or behind you

Excellent class this week everyone. You were really tapping in unison. Well done! looking forward to seeing you all next thursday.

What a fantastic class last night, well done! Have a great week & I'll see you all next week at the (new) regular time 6.15!

TAP DOGS CLASS TRIP!!

well done last night every body, what a great class, thanks for all your hard work on such a hot evening! i'm looking at august 5th for Tap Dogs, if anyone would like to come along let me know if you can make it asap and we can get a discount for block booking... Tap Dogs aug 5th anyone...!??

New Class Time!

well, after short break we're back on July 8th at the new time of 6.15-7.15pm

looking forward to seeing you all there!

Great class this week again everyone! Well done. Don't forget next week (17th) is the last week before our 2 week break. We'll be back on July 8th at the new time of 6.15-7.15pm.

DATES FOR YOUR DIARY!

Please note, there will be NO class on June 24th or July 1st. Classes will run as normal up to and after these dates.

And I'll be in touch soon about another Sunday Special!

Really great work last night every one! Well done! Have a great week and I'll see you next Thursday x

great class again last night, well done every one! i've updated the music links so you can all practice to michael buble's 'spiderman'! have fun and see you all next week!

Looking forward to seeing you all at 6pm, for a new warm up and starting a new routine!!

what a great class, thanks every one, and really well done. looking forward to seeing those of you who can make it on thursday!

IT'S OFFICIAL! - SUNDAY SPECIAL!

Beginners Adult Tap Dance Class – SUNDAY SPECIAL!

On Sunday May 9^th, learn to tap dance with a former West-End professional!

Drury Lane Tap Dance has arranged a special 2 hour beginners tap class, and everyone is welcome.

Whether you are just starting out, want to take up a new hobby, bored of your current fitness class or looking to brush up your skills, this is the class for you. Release some energy, keep fit and have fun with tap dancing.

No experience necessary, absolute beginners welcome. Wear loose, comfortable clothing and if you do not have tap shoes then a good pair of well soled shoes will get you started.

For more information visit;

http://drurylanetapdance.blogspot.com

or

Drury Lane Tap Dance – on Facebook

Or email;

drurylanetapclass@googlemail.com

SPECIAL ONE-OFF SUNDAY CLASS MAY 9^TH

DRAGON HALL 11AM – 1 PM

£10 PAYABLE AT CLASS

REGULAR WEEKLY CLASSES THURSDAYS

DRAGON HALL 6PM – 7PM

£7.50 PER CLASS

it's the last class for two weeks tonight, so no 29th, no 6th, don't forget sunday 9th may (waiting for confirmation - let me know if you're interested) and back to regular thursdays on may 13th. looking forward to seeing you all.

what a fantastic class last night, well done everybody! really looking forward to next week.

as i mentioned in class, dragon hall is not available on april 29th and may 6th for our usual class and so, as a one off i would like to arrange a two hour tap class on sunday may 9th, from 11am - 1pm.the class will cost just £10 for two hours, but i'll need to get enough people to sign up for it before it can definitely go ahead.

i got some names in class, thank you, but please spread the word as it will be a great opportunity to have a two hour class!

you can send me a message via facebook or email drurylanetapclass@googlemail.com, let me know in class or leave a comment below.

if you can't make the sunday, thursday classes will continue until april 22nd, and then break for two weeks with the next one may 13th. see you all thursday x

Practice video - Tap Your Troubles Away

Single Time Step - Practice Video

Practice video - routine 2 part 2!

Routine 2 (Part 1 - Practice Video)

Routine 2 - here's the music, practice video to come!

bobby darin, call me irresponsible

the link will take you to last.fm where you can listen to music for free

Warm Up 1 - Practice Video

Beginners Adult Tap Class

BEGINNERS ADULT TAP DANCE CLASSES!

Learn to tap dance with a former West-End professional!

Every Thursday 6 - 7pm

Dragon Hall, Covent Garden

No experience necessary. Absolute beginners welcome.

If you do not have tap shoes at first a good pair of well soled shoes will get you started. A 20% off voucher for Sansha Dancewear is available in class.Wear loose comfortable clothing.