Evening Classes Winter 2020
The Heights
Claire School of Dance
Grace United Methodist Church
1245 Heights Blvd.
Houston, Texas 77008
Winter Term ends February 27.
* These are 8-week courses.
Introductory Tap Full/Closed (See new Monday class)
Thursdays 7-8pm | Jan 9 - Feb. 27
(Four consecutive-week term also available)
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INSTRUCTOR: Sara Draper | LEVEL: Absolute beginner
This class is for absolute beginners, even if this is your first dance class ever. It is also a methodical review of fundamentals for those returning to tap dance after a very long break. A brand new session of weekly classes will introduce fun-loving adults who have always wanted to tap dance to the fundamentals, so you can begin fulfilling your dream now!
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Introductory Tap Confirmed
Room for More
Mondays 8-9pm | Jan 13 - Feb. 24
PLEASE NOTE THE TIME CORRECTION
FOR THIS CLASS (previously it erroneously
said the class was 7-8pm.)
(Four consecutive-week term also available)
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INSTRUCTOR: Sara Draper | LEVEL: Absolute beginner
This class is for absolute beginners, even if this is your first dance class ever. It is also a methodical review of fundamentals for those returning to tap dance after a very long break. A brand new session of weekly classes will introduce fun-loving adults who have always wanted to tap dance to the fundamentals, so you can begin fulfilling your dream now!
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Fast Beginning I Tap Confirmed
Room for More
Tuesdays 8-9pm | Jan. 7 - Feb 25
INSTRUCTOR: Sara Draper | LEVEL: Progress to this after Intro Tap
The next step after Intro, here tappers learn two long combinations and a dance number to help practice skills and basic steps including soft shoe, waltz clog, and more. Reinforcing and continuing from the Introductory level, this energizing course allows you to really get the basics under your belt and to learn a dance routine. It prepares you to shuffle up to the next level! This course will move at a fast pace.
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Repertory Class Open
Available for tap dancers at the Intermediate level or above, or by special permission. Email here for enquiry.
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Beginning II Tap Confirmed
Room for More
Thursdays 8-9pm | Jan 9 - Feb. 27
INSTRUCTOR: Sara Draper | LEVEL: Progress to this after Beg I Tap
You are ready for this level after mastering the Beginning I Tap material. Now that you’ve got the swing of things, this class expands and improves your repertoire of steps and routines. At least four 8-week terms worth of material await you here, so most students continue at this level for a year or so. Here, you get grounded in excellent technique required before progressing to the Intermediate level. From backwards moves to time steps and fast footwork, you’ll be dancing steps that you’ve seen in Hollywood movies and Broadway shows!
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Intermediate Tap Confirmed
Room for More
Tuesdays 7-8pm | Jan. 7 - Feb 25
INSTRUCTOR: Sara Draper| LEVEL: Progress to this after Beg II Tap
After spending two or more terms in Beginning II mastering backwards moves, fun routines, and meticulous technique, you may now be ready for this faster paced class. A variety of time steps, complex footwork, and fascinating rhythms will keep you coming back for more. Your repertory of tap routines keeps expanding here.
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All-Level TapAerobics Confirmed
Room for More
Wednesdays 7:30-8:30 pm | Jan. 8 - Feb. 26
(Four consecutive-week term also available.)
INSTRUCTOR: Liz Sample; Dorena Battaglino
LEVEL: Beginning Tap I & up
What more fun way is there to get a cardio work-out than by tap dancing with fellow tap-lovers? Enjoy one hour of non-stop tap dancing to great music in this class favorite. Whether you’re fresh out of the 8-Week Introductory Tap level, or you are an advanced tapper, you can do the routines at your own level. Stretches are included for balanced muscle toning. Remember to bring your towel and water bottle.
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Private and Semi-private Lessons
Available by appointment
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