Tap Dancing for Kids

What you'll learn

Learn tap dancing with our dance short courses in Sydney!

Get ready to tap, stomp, and shuffle your way through this exciting dance course for children aged 8 to 11 years. Perfect for energetic kids who love music and movement, this class introduces more structured tap techniques and develops rhythm, coordination, and performance skills. Students will work towards learning a short routine, building confidence and style along the way.

Taught by an experienced dance instructor, this course is a fun and dynamic environment for developing skills, making friends, and discovering a passion for dance.

Learning outcomes

By the end of this tap dancing for kids course, your child should be able to:

• Perform a range of basic tap steps and short combinations
• Understand and apply rhythm and timing in dance
• Improve coordination, balance, and footwork
• Learn and perform a simple tap dance routine
• Gain confidence in dance expression and group collaboration

Course content

This tap dancing for kids course will cover:

• Basic and progressive tap steps (shuffles, ball changes, cramp rolls, etc.)
• Rhythm exercises and timing drills
• Learning a full tap routine to fun, upbeat music
• Dance posture, technique, and stage presence
• Teamwork and performance etiquette

Tap shoes are required. No prior dance experience necessary – just energy and enthusiasm!