Home›Dance classes›Tap dance classes›Tap Dance Classes – Beginners Tap Dance Classes - Beginners BOOK NOW DETAILS BOOKING & TIMETABLE VENUES TUTORS Creative and spontaneous, our Tap Dance Course allows you to improvise - but first you’ll need to master the basics. A fusion of African American art with Irish influence, Tap Dance is a great way to keep active and express yourself. This Beginners course is a step-by-step guide to the essential sounds, moves and rhythms of tap dance. Starting off by learning the sounds you can make, and their names, you will build up to simple steps – both on the spot and traveling. You will also learn about rhythm and how to develop the subtle light and shade needed for your introduction to Tap Dance. Our Tap Dance Beginners Course is perfect if you’re new to the Tap Dancing world and want to get involved.You'll receive friendly feedback throughout the Tap Dancing Course. TAP DANCE CLASSES - BEGINNERS CONTENT: Lessons guided by a Professional Dancer and expert Tap Dance Tutor Explore simple routines and fundamental footwork combinations Understand posture and spacial awareness Demonstrate how to isolate parts of the body - in order to define a movement Develop basic coordination of your feet, arms and head Perform a selection of short basic choreography from Musical Theatre and a beginner's Rhythm Tap Dance 📊 LEVEL This course is open for beginners interested in learning basic techniques. ★ WHAT YOU WILL LEARN Learn basic tap style drills and footwork; focusing on sounds, rhythms, mobile and traveling steps, as well as light and shade techniques. 👤 WHAT TO BRING Please note - tap shoes are required for this course. Please note - tap shoes are required for this course. If you do not own tap shoes, you can buy a pair here , and you can read more on what to wear to a Tap class here. CONTINUE YOUR JOURNEY After you have completed your course - we recommend continuing your journey on one of the following courses: Tap Dance Classes – Improvers 1 Tap Dance Classes – Improvers 2 The Tap Dance Company SEE ALL TAP CLASSES ENJOY WITH FRIENDS OR COLLEAGUES City Academy delivers bespoke workshops for groups and teams! Enjoy this course at a time and place to suit you. Whether you're a group of friends or a team looking for a creative activity, get in touch to explore ideas today. ENQUIRE Browse Courses You can filter Courses by month and tutor Month All Months Tutor All Tutors Cameron TweedGeorgia PeggDaniella WilsonElaine Mc Adam Date Day Time (BST) Duration Tutor Venue Price Booking 16 Jun 2026 - 21 Jul 2026 Tue 19:55-21:10 6 weeks Cameron Tweed LIFT Islington £115.00 Sold Out Add to waiting list 21 Jun 2026 - 19 Jul 2026 Sun 16:45-18:15 5 weeks Georgia Pegg City Academy, Farringdon £90.00 20% OFF Book Now 22 Jul 2026 - 02 Sep 2026 Wed 18:00-19:15 7 weeks Daniella Wilson Sylvia Young Theatre School £130.00 Book Now 02 Aug 2026 - 13 Sep 2026 Sun 16:45-18:15 6 weeks (no class 16 Aug) Elaine Mc Adam City Academy, Farringdon £135.00 Book Now 09 Sep 2026 - 21 Oct 2026 Wed 18:00-19:15 7 weeks Daniella Wilson Sylvia Young Theatre School £130.00 Book Now 27 Sep 2026 - 01 Nov 2026 Sun 16:45-18:15 6 weeks Elaine Mc Adam City Academy, Farringdon £135.00 Book Now 28 Oct 2026 - 09 Dec 2026 Wed 18:00-19:15 7 weeks Daniella Wilson Sylvia Young Theatre School £130.00 Book Now 15 Nov 2026 - 20 Dec 2026 Sun 16:45-18:15 6 weeks Elaine Mc Adam City Academy, Farringdon £135.00 Book Now 16 Jun 16 Jun 2026 - 21 Jul 2026 £115.00 Day:Tue Time:19:55-21:10 Duration:6 weeks Tutor: Cameron Tweed Venue: LIFT Islington Sold Out ADD TO WAITING LIST 21 Jun 21 Jun 2026 - 19 Jul 2026 £90.00 Day:Sun Time:16:45-18:15 Duration:5 weeks Tutor: Georgia Pegg Venue: City Academy, Farringdon Offer:20% OFF BOOK NOW GIFT THIS COURSE 22 Jul 22 Jul 2026 - 02 Sep 2026 £130.00 Day:Wed Time:18:00-19:15 Duration:7 weeks Tutor: Daniella Wilson Venue: Sylvia Young Theatre School BOOK NOW GIFT THIS COURSE 02 Aug 02 Aug 2026 - 13 Sep 2026 £135.00 Day:Sun Time:16:45-18:15 Duration:6 weeks (no class 16 Aug) Tutor: Elaine Mc Adam Venue: City Academy, Farringdon BOOK NOW GIFT THIS COURSE 09 Sep 09 Sep 2026 - 21 Oct 2026 £130.00 Day:Wed Time:18:00-19:15 Duration:7 weeks Tutor: Daniella Wilson Venue: Sylvia Young Theatre School BOOK NOW GIFT THIS COURSE 27 Sep 27 Sep 2026 - 01 Nov 2026 £135.00 Day:Sun Time:16:45-18:15 Duration:6 weeks Tutor: Elaine Mc Adam Venue: City Academy, Farringdon BOOK NOW GIFT THIS COURSE 28 Oct 28 Oct 2026 - 09 Dec 2026 £130.00 Day:Wed Time:18:00-19:15 Duration:7 weeks Tutor: Daniella Wilson Venue: Sylvia Young Theatre School BOOK NOW GIFT THIS COURSE 15 Nov 15 Nov 2026 - 20 Dec 2026 £135.00 Day:Sun Time:16:45-18:15 Duration:6 weeks Tutor: Elaine Mc Adam Venue: City Academy, Farringdon BOOK NOW GIFT THIS COURSE × Select your Entry Level: -Select- Leader Follower Book Now Close ADD ME TO THE WAITING LIST If you'd like to be added to the waiting list for 'Tap Dance Classes – Beginners' fill in the form below and we will contact you if a space becomes available. First Name * Last Name * Email * Phone Number * PAYMENT OPTIONS You are welcome to join the course up to the second class. ONLINE & PHONE PAYMENTS Online – To book your selected class/course online, just click Book Now next to your chosen class/course. Phone – We would be happy to take your booking over the phone, just call us on 020 7042 8833 . CASH & CHEQUE PAYMENTS Cash - You are welcome to pay cash, just come and see us at our office: City Academy, 10 Herbal Hill, London EC1R 5EG. If you book 2 or more different classes/courses at a time we can offer you a 10% discount. If you wish to take advantage of this offer please enter 2ORMORE in the promotional code box when booking online or quote code when booking over the phone. Please note that this offer cannot be applied when you are booking two or more of the same class/course. INDUSTRY TUTORS City Academy tutors are experienced artists and performers that work in the industry. If your tutor's availability changes at short notice, our team will arrange for a suitable replacement and notify you in advance. CANCELLATIONS POLICY We offer a full refund or full credit of your original course if you cancel at least 72 hours before the start of your booking. We cannot offer any refund if you cancel less than 72 hours before the start of your booking, or if you do not attend. (For more information please see our terms and conditions) CONTINUE YOUR JOURNEY After you have completed your course - we recommend continuing your journey on one of the following courses: Tap Dance Classes – Improvers 1 Tap Dance Classes – Improvers 2 The Tap Dance Company SEE ALL TAP CLASSES ENJOY WITH FRIENDS OR COLLEAGUES City Academy delivers bespoke workshops for groups and teams! Enjoy this course at a time and place to suit you. Whether you're a group of friends or a team looking for a creative activity, get in touch to explore ideas today. ENQUIRE LIFT Islington Step-free access Lift Toilet Closest Station: Angel Station Closest Bus Stop: St John Street / Goswell Road View Details Get Directions City Academy, Farringdon Closest Station: Farringdon Closest Bus Stop: Hatton Garden View Details Get Directions Sylvia Young Theatre School Closest Station: Edgware Road / Marble Arch Closest Bus Stop: George Street View Details Get Directions CONTINUE YOUR JOURNEY After you have completed your course - we recommend continuing your journey on one of the following courses: Tap Dance Classes – Improvers 1 Tap Dance Classes – Improvers 2 The Tap Dance Company SEE ALL TAP CLASSES ENJOY WITH FRIENDS OR COLLEAGUES City Academy delivers bespoke workshops for groups and teams! Enjoy this course at a time and place to suit you. Whether you're a group of friends or a team looking for a creative activity, get in touch to explore ideas today. ENQUIRE All City Academy tutors are experienced professionals from theatre, film/TV and performance industries. So whilst they're training you they may also be rehearsing for a West End show or working on a movie. We like that and we do believe it makes a difference in class. Cameron Tweed View Profile Georgia Pegg View Profile Daniella Wilson View Profile Elaine Mc Adam View Profile CONTINUE YOUR JOURNEY After you have completed your course - we recommend continuing your journey on one of the following courses: Tap Dance Classes – Improvers 1 Tap Dance Classes – Improvers 2 The Tap Dance Company SEE ALL TAP CLASSES ENJOY WITH FRIENDS OR COLLEAGUES City Academy delivers bespoke workshops for groups and teams! Enjoy this course at a time and place to suit you. Whether you're a group of friends or a team looking for a creative activity, get in touch to explore ideas today. ENQUIRE
