Starlight Dance & Musical Theatre School offers ISTD-accredited tap classes, providing professional certification through the world's leading tap examination board. The program develops rhythm, co-ordination, strength, and performance skills through a progressive framework.
- Grades 1-6: Ofqual-accredited, earning UCAS points equivalent to GCSE and A-Levels
- Vocational Grades: Intermediate Foundation, Intermediate, Advanced 1, and Advanced 2
- Professional pathways lead to careers in performance or dance education
The syllabus systematically builds fundamental skills through physical expression and artistic development. Students master essential techniques while developing musicality, spatial awareness, and performance capabilities. The program enables skill transfer across dance genres through core competencies in posture, timing, and rhythmic awareness.
- Establishes correct posture and secure tap technique
- Builds rhythm comprehension and musical interpretation
- Develops spatial awareness and performance presence
- Enhances body control through arm placement and head positioning
- Promotes creative expression and confidence
Tap dancing improves cardiovascular fitness, balance, co-ordination, and lower body strength. It enhances flexibility in hips, knees, and ankles while providing mental health benefits through focused, meditative movement. The rhythmic patterns engage cognitive processing, improving concentration and memory.
Assessment provides structured feedback for both recreational dancers and those pursuing professional careers, creating a comprehensive foundation for advancement in dance education or performance.
Timetable
This class is currently available at our following schools. For more information on the class, including pricing, please contact us.
