Shaftesbury Arts Centre is situated at 13 Bell Street, Shaftesbury, Dorset, SP7 8AR. Our classes take place within the dance studio on the 2nd floor, which is fully equipped with a mirrored wall, fixed barres, Harlequin dance flooring and a sound system along with windows for ventilation.
These classes are non-syllabus-based which work well as stand-alone classes or alongside any syllabus classes already being attended. Within these classes, students will learn a variety of rhythms and how to apply those to the sounds they make with their feet and hands. They will learn how to develop into a percussionist creating their music with their feet. Within each lesson, students learn various tap techniques and develop them into exercises, drills and combinations over each term.
Not only are these classes great fun, but they also work on developing coordination, posture, stance, and strength and help with brain training and muscle memory so they are a good all-around source of exercise! We pride ourselves on our family feeling in our classes and they are a wonderful place to meet new people and make new friends.
CLASS TIMETABLE
Our Shaftesbury Arts Centre classes run during term time around the Dorset Council School Calender.
JUNIOR TAP
This class is aimed at those aged 4 years up to the age of 11 years (Pre-school – Yr 6). The mixed ability class is suitable for complete beginners to those with tap dancing experience. This class is half an hour long and we include a warm-up, rhythm and tap games and technical exercises adapted/tailored to each student depending on their previous knowledge and ability. Each term we learn a new variety of steps and consolidate our learning as the terms progress in a fun and energetic way to encourage each child to be the best they can be!
YOUTH TAP
This class is aimed at those aged 9 years (Yr 5) up to the age of 16 years (Yr 11). The class is mixed ability so it is suitable for complete beginners to those with some tap dancing experience. The class is 40 minutes long and will consist of a warm-up, rhythm, technical exercises, short sequences and combinations. As a mixed-ability class, we tailor each exercise to the student’s individual ability. Exercises, sequences and combos will have easier and harder variations so that each child can progress at their own pace yet work together as a class.
ADULT TAP
These classes are aimed at those aged 14 years (Yr 10) through to Adults of 99+ years, so you are never too old to give our tap dance classes a go!
Beginners/Advanced Beginners – This class is aimed at complete beginners, those with a few years of experience, those who used to tap as a child to those who take tap lessons and would like to learn more, they are also suitable for anyone who prefers a slower-paced class or is returning to dance/exercise after injury or illness. The class is 50 minutes long with an emphasis on having fun and getting our brains working and our bodies/feet moving! Each class will consist of a warm-up, rhythm, technical exercises, short sequences/timesteps and combinations with all having easier and harder options as we progress throughout the term.
Intermediate / Advanced Adult – This class is a faster-paced class aimed at those with several years of experience at an intermediate and above level. You may currently be studying dance and already taking tap classes, have taken years of tap in childhood or have taken it up as an adult. Still with an emphasis on fun and having a good giggle this 50-minute class has a quicker-paced warm-up, more advanced rhythm, technical exercises and sequences, timesteps, and combinations. In this class, there will still be variations included (especially with any elevation exercises, as any older students may find their bodies/brains don’t quite let them do what they could in their younger years!)
FREE TRIAL
If you would like to try one of our group classes for FREE, please email Erica at elevatedtapcompany@gmail.com
PAYMENT
Classes run over 36 weeks of the year during term time only. You can choose from our two payment options to suit your circumstances.
Pay As You Go
Our pay-as-you-go rate allows you to pay weekly on the day of your class by CASH or BANK TRANSFER.
Half-Hour Class = £6.00 – Junior Tap
40 Minute Class = £8.00 – Youth Tap
50 Minute Class = £10.00 – Adult Tap
Private Lessons – 1 Hour – £35.00
Monthly
Spread the cost of your classes over a year with our monthly payment
plan by paying by standing order. The cost of your class is added up over the 36 weeks and divided by 12 into equal monthly payments at a discounted rate. Payments can be made monthly on or around the 1st or 15th of each month.
Please set up a standing order with the student’s name as the reference.
Half-Hour Class = £16.50 a month – Junior Tap
40 Minute Class = £21 a month – Youth Tap
50 Minute Class = £25.50 a month – Adult Tap
Account Details – BANK TRANSFER | STANDING ORDERS
Mrs Erica L Phillips | Account No: 00706276 | Sort Code: 30-90-85
PLEASE NOTE
* If you are paying for your classes by Monthly Standing Order and your
circumstances change, you are welcome to swap to our pay-as-you-go payment option at any time.
* If you or your child are no longer able to attend our ETC classes then we kindly ask for 1 month’s written notice by email.
* With either option, any outstanding classes/payments will be worked out on a pro-rata basis and be refunded or invoiced accordingly.
TERMS & CONDITIONS
Please read our TERMS AND CONDITIONS for full details about our classes.
