Here at UCL we have tap classes in two levels; beginner and advanced, taught by our fabulous teacher Ben. You can find out more about our teachers here.
Beginner tap runs on Thursday 7 - 8 and advanced is from 8 - 9, with classes held on main campus.
You're welcome to come along to either class, or both if you're not sure which would suit you best!
Beginner tap runs on Thursday 7 - 8 and advanced is from 8 - 9, with classes held on main campus.
You're welcome to come along to either class, or both if you're not sure which would suit you best!
About Tap
Imagine a dance style that is a treat for both the eyes AND the ears? Welcome to the clickity clackity world of tap dance!
Tap originated in the early 1800s in the USA. It has evident Irish dance origins, in addition to African and English roots as well. It is a percussive artform, created when traditional percussive instruments were taken away from African slaves living in North America. Tap dance became a way for them to stay true to their cultural identity, as well as relinquish their anger and frustration at the world. It was later mocked by the white American community and faced a long, conflicting journey as an artform, before it found its modern-day place in Hollywood and in many of Broadway’s biggest musicals. The names Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers are familiar to most of us. They are perhaps best known for their stunning tap dances and choreographies during the 20th century. Their work is still renowned today and readily found in documentaries and on Youtube. More recently, a pioneering American style of tap is beginning to evolve. It encompasses even trickier footwork, clever rhythms and a more urban style of movement. Some fantastic examples of this include Old Kent Road, Melinda Sullivan and Sarah Reich.
Want to see UCL Dance Soc’s tappers in action?
Check out this fabulous tap piece from our 2017/18 competition series here.
Tap originated in the early 1800s in the USA. It has evident Irish dance origins, in addition to African and English roots as well. It is a percussive artform, created when traditional percussive instruments were taken away from African slaves living in North America. Tap dance became a way for them to stay true to their cultural identity, as well as relinquish their anger and frustration at the world. It was later mocked by the white American community and faced a long, conflicting journey as an artform, before it found its modern-day place in Hollywood and in many of Broadway’s biggest musicals. The names Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers are familiar to most of us. They are perhaps best known for their stunning tap dances and choreographies during the 20th century. Their work is still renowned today and readily found in documentaries and on Youtube. More recently, a pioneering American style of tap is beginning to evolve. It encompasses even trickier footwork, clever rhythms and a more urban style of movement. Some fantastic examples of this include Old Kent Road, Melinda Sullivan and Sarah Reich.
Want to see UCL Dance Soc’s tappers in action?
Check out this fabulous tap piece from our 2017/18 competition series here.
Stay Connected
We have a Facebook group specifically for our tap classes.
We post class updates, room changes and even class videos so you can stay in the know.
We post class updates, room changes and even class videos so you can stay in the know.