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Tap Dance Classes – Improvers 1

Tap Dance Classes - Improvers 1

Showcase your step, shuffle and scuff! Our Tap Dance - Improvers 1 class is designed to take your skills to the next level and directly follows our Tap Dance - Beginners course.

Be innovative and daring in our Improver’s class, combine your knowledge from Tap Dance Beginners and grab the chance to use the “single shuffle time” step you’ve learnt and perform it in unison.

Finesse your footwork in a supportive environment and strengthen your skills as you receive constructive feedback from one of our expert tutors.

Greater focus will be given to posture and weight transference as you explore more routines. Finally, you’ll perform a short showcase for friends and family to flaunt your new talents. Our Dance Improvers 1 Course is the best place to build your Tap Dancing confidence.

WHY YOU'LL LOVE THIS COURSE

Take your tap dancing further as you refine your footwork, strengthen your rhythm and build confidence performing lively routines.

  • Build on the skills developed in Tap Dance Beginners
  • Feel more confident using tap steps, rhythms and footwork combinations
  • Improve posture, coordination and movement control
  • Develop greater awareness of weight transference and body isolation
  • Strengthen your ability to perform routines with clarity and confidence
  • Receive constructive feedback from an experienced tutor
  • Build confidence dancing in unison with others
  • Work towards a short showcase for friends and family
Tap Progression

Continue developing your tap technique through simple routines, warm-ups and cool-down exercises.

Posture and Spatial Awareness

Build greater awareness of posture and space, helping your movement feel more controlled and confident.

Body Isolation

Learn how to isolate parts of the body to define movement with greater clarity.

Coordination Skills

Improve coordination across the arms, feet and head as your tap technique develops.

Weight Transference

Explore how weight transference supports cleaner footwork, stronger rhythm and smoother movement.

Musical Theatre Choreography

Perform short basic choreography from a hit Musical Theatre show, bringing footwork, timing and performance together.

Classes Starting Soon

Date Day Time (BST) Duration Tutor Venue Price Booking
08 Sep 2026 - 13 Oct 2026
Tue
19:55-21:10
6 weeks
Cameron Tweed
LIFT Islington
£135.00
09 Sep 2026 - 21 Oct 2026
Wed
19:20-20:50
7 weeks
Daniella Wilson
Sylvia Young Theatre School
£150.00
20 Oct 2026 - 24 Nov 2026
Tue
19:55-21:10
6 weeks
Cameron Tweed
LIFT Islington
£135.00
28 Oct 2026 - 09 Dec 2026
Wed
19:20-20:50
7 weeks
Daniella Wilson
Sylvia Young Theatre School
£150.00
08
Sep
08 Sep 2026 - 13 Oct 2026
£135.00
Day:Tue
Time:19:55-21:10
Duration:6 weeks
Tutor: Cameron Tweed
Venue: LIFT Islington
09
Sep
09 Sep 2026 - 21 Oct 2026
£150.00
Day:Wed
Time:19:20-20:50
Duration:7 weeks
Tutor: Daniella Wilson
Venue: Sylvia Young Theatre School
20
Oct
20 Oct 2026 - 24 Nov 2026
£135.00
Day:Tue
Time:19:55-21:10
Duration:6 weeks
Tutor: Cameron Tweed
Venue: LIFT Islington
28
Oct
28 Oct 2026 - 09 Dec 2026
£150.00
Day:Wed
Time:19:20-20:50
Duration:7 weeks
Tutor: Daniella Wilson
Venue: Sylvia Young Theatre School

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.

Want to learn more?

Keep your tap journey moving. Continue with our Tap Dance Improvers 2 classes or explore jazz, musical theatre and other dance courses to refine your technique, build confidence and develop your own performance style.

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Date Day Time (BST) Duration Tutor Venue Price Booking
08 Sep 2026 - 13 Oct 2026
Tue
19:55-21:10
6 weeks
Cameron Tweed
LIFT Islington
£135.00
09 Sep 2026 - 21 Oct 2026
Wed
19:20-20:50
7 weeks
Daniella Wilson
Sylvia Young Theatre School
£150.00
20 Oct 2026 - 24 Nov 2026
Tue
19:55-21:10
6 weeks
Cameron Tweed
LIFT Islington
£135.00
28 Oct 2026 - 09 Dec 2026
Wed
19:20-20:50
7 weeks
Daniella Wilson
Sylvia Young Theatre School
£150.00
08
Sep
08 Sep 2026 - 13 Oct 2026
£135.00
Day:Tue
Time:19:55-21:10
Duration:6 weeks
Tutor: Cameron Tweed
Venue: LIFT Islington
09
Sep
09 Sep 2026 - 21 Oct 2026
£150.00
Day:Wed
Time:19:20-20:50
Duration:7 weeks
Tutor: Daniella Wilson
Venue: Sylvia Young Theatre School
20
Oct
20 Oct 2026 - 24 Nov 2026
£135.00
Day:Tue
Time:19:55-21:10
Duration:6 weeks
Tutor: Cameron Tweed
Venue: LIFT Islington
28
Oct
28 Oct 2026 - 09 Dec 2026
£150.00
Day:Wed
Time:19:20-20:50
Duration:7 weeks
Tutor: Daniella Wilson
Venue: Sylvia Young Theatre School

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 places on the same 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)

LIFT Islington
LIFT Islington
Step-free access Lift Toilet
Closest Station: Angel Station
Closest Bus Stop: St John Street / Goswell Road
Sylvia Young Theatre School
Sylvia Young Theatre School
Closest Station: Edgware Road / Marble Arch
Closest Bus Stop: George Street

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
Cameron Tweed
Daniella Wilson
Daniella Wilson