Adult Open Level Tap Class with Molly Smith

Tap dance class for ages 18+, this class is beginner-focused and senior-friendly, and it is open to all levels. First time taking tap dance or putting your shoes back on after years? Wanting to brush up for a musical theater audition? Looking for an activity that is musical, creative, analytical, and physical all in one? This class is for you! Drop in or enroll for a session to grow, learn, have fun, and excercise both mind and body! This class is taught by Chicago Tap Theatre Rehearsal Director Molly Smith, who has over a decade of teaching experience and loves helping dancers and movers reach their goals and enjoy being in a rhythm community together. Students will learn tap dance basic steps and vocabulary as well as musical terms, and class will blend technique, combinations, and tap history.

Chicago Tap Theatre's teaching philosophy:

Chicago Tap Theatre believes that every student is an individual and celebrates growth and commitment to the Black art form of tap dance no matter the level, ability, gender, sexual orientation, race, or age of the student. The objective of Chicago Tap Theatre’s educational programming is:

*Student will leave with a better understanding of tap dance and its technique, theory & history

*Student will have an expanded view of what it means to be a tap dancer: what do we need to understand to truly get it: music literacy, improvisation, technique, theory, history, culture

*Student will have an understanding of music and specifically jazz music structure and terminology

*Student will develop an understanding of where tap dance is going and the state of the current industry standards and culture

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Loyola Park, 1230 West Greenleaf Avenue, Chicago, United States