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TAP CLASSES OUTLINE
Introduction to Tap and Jazz - 5 years by December 31st, 45 minute classes/per week for 30 weeks
| BEGINNER |
Age 6-7 Complete Junior 1 |
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8-10 Complete Junior I plus material added for mature students |
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11-12 Complete Junior 1 and Junior 2 |
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Teen/Adult- Complete Junior 1, Junior 2, Junior 3 plus material added for mature students |
JUNIOR LEVELS - Requirements for Junior
(Junior 1/ Junior 2/ Junior 3)
Approximately 3 years to complete - work escalates over the three years in general class form
| 1. |
Good quality tap sounds at grade level |
| 2. |
Good elevation on designated movements |
| 3. |
Clear definition of metatarsal area from heel of foot |
| 4. |
Good triplets backward at moderato time signature |
| 5. |
Preparatory work towards wings and pickups |
| 6. |
Good basic single parallel pirouette |
| 7. |
Ability to keep time to music |
| 8. |
Reasonably consistent use of ball of the foot |
| 9. |
Good retention of materials week to week |
| 10. |
Clearly defined basic arm lines |
| 11. |
Satisfactory posture and poise in tap styling |
| 12. |
Consistent work habits/good attendance |
EXAMINATION - STUDIO EVALUATIONS - PRIMARY - PRE-BRONZE - BRONZE AWARD
ELEMENTARY LEVELS - Requirements for Elementary
(Elementary 4/ Elementary 5/ Elementary 6)
Approximately 3 years to complete - Work escalates over the three years in general class form
| 1. |
Very good quality tap sounds at grade level |
| 2. |
Ability developing in fast and slow tap |
| 3. |
Good understanding of riffs |
| 4. |
Knowledgeable of timesteps |
| 5. |
Competent pickups |
| 6. |
Competent wings |
| 7. |
Excellent use of ball of foot |
| 8. |
Very good musical sense and knowledge of tap terminology at grade level |
| 9. |
Ability to pick up new material at first lesson |
| 10. |
Full retention of material from week to week |
| 11. |
Ability to interpret and understand different tap styles |
| 12. |
Good work habits/good attendance |
EXAMINATION - STUDIO EVALUATIONS - SILVER-GOLD-SAPPHIRE AWARD
INTERMEDIATE LEVELS - Requirements for Intermediate
(Intermediate 7/ Intermediate 8/ Intermediate 9)
Approximately 3 years to complete - Work escalates over the three years in general class form
| 1. |
High quality tap sounds at grade level |
| 2. |
Greater complexity in intricate foot patterns |
| 3. |
Use of diverse rhythm patterns and skills |
| 4. |
Further advancement of wings |
| 5. |
Further advancement of pickups |
| 6. |
Advancement riffs/turns and progressions |
| 7. |
Good comprehension of rhythm patterns |
| 8. |
Broadening base and repertoire of different tap styles |
| 9. |
Accuracy in all arm and foot patterns |
| 10. |
Excellent memorization |
| 11. |
Very good work habits/good attendance |
| 12. |
Ability to count verbally rhythm of movements musically |
EXAMINATION - STUDIO EVALUATIONS - AMBER - AMETHYST - EMERALD AWARD
SENIOR LEVEL - Requirements for Senior
(Senior 10/ Senior 11/ Senior 12)
Approximately 3 years to complete - Work escalates over the three years in general class form
| 1. |
Excellent beats, tone and light and shade |
| 2. |
Good musical sense and able to count all tap combinations musically |
| 3. |
Advanced wings |
| 4. |
Advanced pickups |
| 5. |
Knowledge of timestep variations |
| 6. |
Good multiple turns |
| 7. |
Fast study |
| 8. |
Fully prepared on material for next class |
| 9. |
Ability in all tap styles achieved |
| 10. |
Improvisational and choreographic sense developed |
| 11. |
Excellent work habits - near perfect attendance |
| 12. |
Dedicated student |
EXAMINATION - STUDIO EVALUATIONS - SCARLET - ELITE - PRIMA AWARD
INTENSIVE SCHOLAR TAP PROGRAM
| Junior C |
Tap 4 |
Silver Medallion |
| Junior B |
Tap 5 |
Silver Medallion |
| Junior A |
Tap 6 |
Sapphire Riband Award |
| Inter D |
Tap 7/Tap 8 |
Amber/Amethyst Riband Award |
| Pre C |
Tap 9/Tap 10 |
Emerald/Scarlet Riband Award |
| Inter C |
Tap 11 |
Elite Award |
| Pre B |
Tap 12 |
Prima Award |
| Inter B |
Pre Pro 1 |
Pre Elementary |
| Inter A |
Pre Pro 2 |
Elementary |
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