Youth Programs 24/25

Name
Days
Location
Kids Recital Tap
Ages 6-12

Our non-competitive tap technique classes are for students looking to learn tap dance and have fun in a recreational setting. Students will be placed according to age and experience. Dancers will be taught technique, clarity and musicality & will work to develop performance skills with a fun choreographed routine for the winter showcase and year end show.

Ages 6 - 10
Saturday
10:45 AM to 11:45 AM
Large Studio
Vancouver
Level 2/3 Movement & Performance Training
This class will incorporate both conditioning and movement skills pulled from other styles of dance. Dancers will gain strength, body awareness, and coordination. This class is designed to help students become more well rounded tap dancers and performers.
Ages 0 - 18
Thursday
6:00 PM to 6:45 PM
Small Studio
Vancouver
Level 2/3 Technique
Students will continue to develop complex technical skills & musicality, work on their improvisational voice, gain an understanding of music theory in relation to tap dance, pick up combinations, and learn tap history basics.
Ages 0 - 18
Wednesday
6:00 PM to 7:15 PM
Large Studio
Vancouver
Level 4/5 Movement & Performance Training
This class will incorporate both conditioning and movement skills pulled from other styles of dance. Dancers will gain strength, body awareness, and coordination. This class is designed to help students become more well rounded tap dancers and performers.
Ages 0 - 18
Tuesday
5:45 PM to 7:00 PM
Small Studio
Vancouver
Level 4/5 Technique
Students will continue to develop complex technical skills & musicality, work on their improvisational voice, gain an understanding of music theory in relation to tap dance, pick up combinations, and learn tap history basics.

Minimum 2+ years experience.

Ages 0 - 18
Tuesday
7:00 PM to 8:15 PM
Large Studio
Vancouver
Level 6-8 Movement & Performance Training
This class will incorporate both conditioning and movement skills pulled from other styles of dance. Dancers will gain strength, body awareness, and coordination. This class is designed to help students become more well rounded tap dancers and performers.

**The price of this class includes GST**

Ages 0 - 18
Tuesday
7:00 PM to 8:15 PM
Small Studio
Vancouver
Level 6/7/8 Technique
Students will continue to develop complex technical skills & musicality, work on their improvisational voice, gain an understanding of music theory in relation to tap dance, pick up combinations, and learn tap history basics.

5+ years experience

**The price of this class includes GST**

Ages 0 - 18
Tuesday
5:45 PM to 7:00 PM
Large Studio
Vancouver
Preschool Tap 3-6 Years
Designed for dancers 3 - 6 years old to instill the love of dance in children by teaching them in a fun and positive environment. Students will be introduced to the basic steps and rhythms of tap dance. This program will prepare dancers to enter our level 1 competitive program.

Preschool classes will perform at the Winter Fundraiser and the Year End Show.

Ages 3 - 6
Saturday
10:00 AM to 10:45 AM
Large Studio
Vancouver
Preschool Tap 3-6 Years
Designed for dancers 3 - 6 years old to instill the love of dance in children by teaching them in a fun and positive environment. Students will be introduced to the basic steps and rhythms of tap dance. This program will prepare dancers to enter our level 1 competitive program.

Preschool classes will perform at the Winter Fundraiser and the Year End Show.

Ages 3 - 6
Tuesday
5:00 PM to 5:45 PM
Large Studio
Vancouver
Teens Recital Tap
Ages 12-18

Our non-competitive tap technique classes are for students looking to learn tap dance and have fun in a recreational setting. Students will be placed according to age and experience & will be taught technique, clarity and musicality. They will work to develop performance skills with a fun choreographed routine for the Winter Showcase and Year End Show.

Ages 9 - 18
Saturday
11:45 AM to 12:45 PM
Large Studio
Vancouver

Adult Programs 24/25

Name
Days
Location
Absolute Beginner Adult 7 Week Course - November & December
Always wanted to learn tap? This program will introduce you to the basic rudiments of tap dance in a fun environment where you will be provided with the time to learn gradually, while developing a basic understanding of tap dance with like minded other adult dancers.

**The price of this class includes GST**

Ages 0 - 90
Wednesday
6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Large Studio
Vancouver
Advanced Adult Technique + Choreography
This class is part of our 10 month Academy Program (Sept - June). Dancers will take the 60 min drop-in class (this is considered your warm-up and technique class) followed by the 30 minute choreography class. The choreography class will lead dancers to learn material at a progressive pace. This allows dancers a chance to learn steadily, and with like minded other adult dancers.

Dancers will perform in our Winter Showcase and Year End Show.

**The price of this class includes tax**

Ages 16 - 90
Monday
7:45 PM to 9:15 PM
Small Studio
Vancouver
Beginner Adult Technique + Choreography
This class is part of our 10 month Academy Program (Sept - June) where dancers can register for the full season or have the option to take the class as a drop in. This class is the next step for dancers who have completed our Absolute Beginner Adult and Not-So-Absolute Beginner Adult Courses or anyone with a similar level of experience.

**The price of this class includes tax**

Ages 16 - 90
Wednesday
8:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Large Studio
Vancouver
Intermediate Adult Technique + Choreography
This class is part of our 10 month Academy Program (Sept - June). Dancers will take the 60 min drop-in class (this is considered your warm-up and technique class) followed by the 30 minute choreography class. The choreography class will lead dancers to learn material at a progressive pace. This allows dancers a chance to learn steadily, and with like minded other adult dancers.

Dancers will perform in our Winter Showcase and Year End Show.

**The price of this class includes tax**

Ages 15 - 90
Monday
6:15 PM to 7:45 PM
Small Studio
Vancouver
Not-So-Absolute Beginner Adult 7 Week Course - November & December
Have you completed our absolute beginner course and want to continue dancing? Have you taken tap classes in the past and want to expand on your basic knowledge? This is the program for you! You will continue to work on the basic rudiments of tap dance in a fun environment where you will be provided with the time to learn gradually with like minded adult dancers.

**The price of this class includes GST**

Ages 16 - 90
Wednesday
7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Large Studio
Vancouver

Elite Programs 24/25

Name
Days
Location
Large Group **INVITE ONLY**
This season we will be running our tap large group as a regular choreography class from September to June. This group is an optional addition (by invite only) to your regular competitive program.
Ages 0 - 18
Monday
5:45 PM to 6:45 PM
Large Studio
Vancouver
Level 1 Tech/Choreo
The Competitive Choreography program is designed to give dancers a well-rounded education and a foundation for success in their futures. The choreography classes include performance opportunities at our Winter Fundraiser, Spring Choreography Showcase, Year End Show and a minimum of three Lower Mainland competitions in the spring.

For Level 1 dancers the choreography & technique class are combined into a single 75 minute class per week where both elements will be covered. This class is the intro to our competition program and therefore has less of a time commitment. Starting in Level 2 dancers will have separate mandatory technique and movement/performance classes as well as a choreography class.


All students in the competition program will be required to sign the choreography competition contract on the first week of classes which outlines the student and program expectations.

The Competitive Choreography Program is led by Director Riley Skworoda.

Ages 0 - 18
Wednesday
4:45 PM to 6:00 PM
Large Studio
Vancouver
Level 2/3 Choreography
The Competitive Choreography program is designed to give dancers a well-rounded education and a foundation for success in their futures. The choreography classes include performance opportunities at our Winter Fundraiser, Spring Choreography Showcase, Year End Show and a minimum of four Lower Mainland competitions in the spring. Additional competitions may be added if the entire group wishes/agrees to attend and is at the discretion of the competitive choreography program director.

In addition to their Choreography class, all competitive students are required to take the corresponding tap technique and movement/performance training dance classes. Tap technique classes help dancers maintain and learn the tap steps, rhythms, musicality and necessary information to execute their tap choreography. The movement/performance training classes are aimed to enhance the dancer's overall fitness, flexibility, performance, and exposure to movement outside of tap technique to become well rounded dancers.

All students in the competition program will be required to sign the choreography competition contract on the first week of classes which outlines the student and program expectations.

The Competitive Choreography Program is led by Director Riley Skworoda.

Ages 0 - 18
Thursday
4:45 PM to 5:45 PM
Large Studio
Vancouver
Level 4 Choreography
The Competitive Choreography program is designed to give dancers a well-rounded education and a foundation for success in their futures. The choreography classes include performance opportunities at our Winter Fundraiser, Spring Choreography Showcase, Year End Show and a minimum of four Lower Mainland competitions in the spring. Additional competitions may be added if the entire group wishes/agrees to attend and is at the discretion of the competitive choreography program director.

In addition to their Choreography class, all competitive students are required to take the corresponding tap technique and movement/performance training dance classes. Tap technique classes help dancers maintain and learn the tap steps, rhythms, musicality and necessary information to execute their tap choreography. The movement/performance training classes are aimed to enhance the dancer's overall fitness, flexibility, performance, and exposure to movement outside of tap technique to become well rounded dancers.

All students in the competition program will be required to sign the choreography competition contract on the first week of classes which outlines the student and program expectations.

The Competitive Choreography Program is led by Director Riley Skworoda.

Ages 0 - 18
Monday
6:45 PM to 7:45 PM
Large Studio
Vancouver
Level 5 Choreography
The Competitive Choreography program is designed to give dancers a well-rounded education and a foundation for success in their futures. The choreography classes include performance opportunities at our Winter Fundraiser, Spring Choreography Showcase, Year End Show and a minimum of four Lower Mainland competitions in the spring. Additional competitions may be added if the entire group wishes/agrees to attend and is at the discretion of the competitive choreography program director.

In addition to their Choreography class, all competitive students are required to take the corresponding tap technique and movement/performance training dance classes. Tap technique classes help dancers maintain and learn the tap steps, rhythms, musicality and necessary information to execute their tap choreography. The movement/performance training classes are aimed to enhance the dancer's overall fitness, flexibility, performance, and exposure to movement outside of tap technique to become well rounded dancers.

All students in the competition program will be required to sign the choreography competition contract on the first week of classes which outlines the student and program expectations.

The Competitive Choreography Program is led by Director Riley Skworoda.

**The price of this class includes GST**

Ages 0 - 18
Thursday
6:45 PM to 7:45 PM
Large Studio
Vancouver
Level 6 Choreography
The Competitive Choreography program is designed to give dancers a well-rounded education and a foundation for success in their futures. The choreography classes include performance opportunities at our Winter Fundraiser, Spring Choreography Showcase, Year End Show and a minimum of four Lower Mainland competitions in the spring. Additional competitions may be added if the entire group wishes/agrees to attend and is at the discretion of the competitive choreography program director.

In addition to their Choreography class, all competitive students are required to take the corresponding tap technique and movement/performance training dance classes. Tap technique classes help dancers maintain and learn the tap steps, rhythms, musicality and necessary information to execute their tap choreography. The movement/performance training classes are aimed to enhance the dancer's overall fitness, flexibility, performance, and exposure to movement outside of tap technique to become well rounded dancers.

All students in the competition program will be required to sign the choreography competition contract on the first week of classes which outlines the student and program expectations.

The Competitive Choreography Program is led by Director Riley Skworoda.

**The price of this class includes GST**

Ages 0 - 18
Monday
4:45 PM to 5:45 PM
Large Studio
Vancouver
Level 7/8 Choreography
The Competitive Choreography program is designed to give dancers a well-rounded education and a foundation for success in their futures. The choreography classes include performance opportunities at our Winter Fundraiser, Spring Choreography Showcase, Year End Show and a minimum of four Lower Mainland competitions in the spring. Additional competitions may be added if the entire group wishes/agrees to attend and is at the discretion of the competitive choreography program director.

In addition to their Choreography class, all competitive students are required to take the corresponding tap technique and movement/performance training dance classes. Tap technique classes help dancers maintain and learn the tap steps, rhythms, musicality and necessary information to execute their tap choreography. The movement/performance training classes are aimed to enhance the dancer's overall fitness, flexibility, performance, and exposure to movement outside of tap technique to become well rounded dancers.

All students in the competition program will be required to sign the choreography competition contract on the first week of classes which outlines the student and program expectations.

The Competitive Choreography Program is led by Director Riley Skworoda.

**The price of this class includes GST**

Ages 0 - 18
Monday
7:45 PM to 8:45 PM
Large Studio
Vancouver
Tap Artistry
Advanced young adult tap dancers ages 16+ who are interested in using their existing technique and training in creative and innovative ways. This course is designed to help students build confidence in teaching, choreographing and communicating with the language of tap dance.
This includes but is not limited to: Event organization & creation, choreography, advertising/promotion, & performing in various professional settings.

Drop-in for Tap Artistry is for the first hour of the session.

**The price of this class includes GST**
**Drop-in rate includes GST**

Ages 16 - 45
Sunday
5:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Large Studio
Vancouver
TapCo Youth Performance Ensemble
TapCo is a unique performance development program, consisting of weekly rehearsals and culminating in performances at schools and high-profile events each year. Find out more here: https://www.vantapdance.com/tapco

TapCo's dancers develop fluency in a range of styles; the companies diverse artistic portfolio includes pieces commissioned from international guest artists as well as our traditional repertoire. Alongside dance development, students hone skills and knowledge of story-telling, scene study, improvisation and tap history.

Ages 0 - 18
Sunday
1:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Large Studio
Vancouver

4-5 Week Preschool Classes

Name
Days
Location
October Tap Tester - Preschool Tap 3-6 Years
Designed for dancers 3 - 6 years old to instill the love of dance in children by teaching them in a fun and positive environment but without the commitment of a full year program. Students will be introduced to the basic steps and rhythms of tap dance.

This program will prepare dancers to enter our level 1 competitive program or our 10-month pre-school program.

Ages 3 - 6
Saturday
10:00 AM to 10:45 AM
Large Studio
Vancouver
October Tap Tester - Preschool Tap 3-6 Years
Designed for dancers 3 - 6 years old to instill the love of dance in children by teaching them in a fun and positive environment but without the commitment of a full year program. Students will be introduced to the basic steps and rhythms of tap dance.

This program will prepare dancers to enter our level 1 competitive program or our 10-month pre-school program.

Ages 3 - 6
Tuesday
5:00 PM to 5:45 PM
Large Studio
Vancouver
November Tap Tester - Preschool Tap 3-6 Years
Designed for dancers 3 - 6 years old to instill the love of dance in children by teaching them in a fun and positive environment but without the commitment of a full year program. Students will be introduced to the basic steps and rhythms of tap dance.

This program will prepare dancers to enter our level 1 competitive program or our 10-month pre-school program.

Ages 3 - 6
Tuesday
5:00 PM to 5:45 PM
Large Studio
Vancouver