Tap Dancing for Kids 8-11

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!