Tap/Jazz Combo Class Offers Another Exciting Mix of Disciplines
At Stagelight Performing Arts, we offer various “Combo classes” to introduce your child to the wonderful world of dance. Whether it be Jazz/HipHop Combo, Musical Theatre Song & Dance, Tap/Ballet Combo, or Tap/Jazz Combo, each dance class features curriculum from two separate disciplines within the performing arts. With this class format, your child learns foundational knowledge of multiple disciplines and stays engaged in a fun and welcoming learning environment. You’ll see your child blossom in confidence, make new friends, grow stronger, and fall in love with performing in these classes. Look below to see what we offer in our classes:
For toddler dance classes, check out our Preschool Creative Dance Class for ages 2.5-3.
BEATS AND COUNTS
The Tap Dance portion of this class, your child learns to recognize beats and counts in the music
BALANCE AND CONTROL
Balance for maintaining stability, and control for precise and coordinated movement execution.
creating music
By varying the movements and rhythms of their feet, tap dancers create intricate rhythms and melodies.
motor skills
Conquer gross motor skills such as skipping, galloping, and leaping during the Jazz Dance portion of class.
TECHNICAL FOUNDATION
Stretch, build strength, dance to the beat, counting, math skills, listening, call and response, taking turns, and memorizing sequences.
PERFORMANCE QUALITY
Combination of technical proficiency, artistic expression, emotional engagement, and stage presence.
want to try a Tap/Jazz Combo class with us?
We offer a one time free trial per student! If you’re interested in trying out our Tap/Jazz Combo classes, please email us at stagelightarts@gmail.com
(Our one-time free trial is available only during our open enrollment periods. Trial classes are subject to availability and do not guarantee a spot in the class).
DRESS THE PART FOR THE MOST SUCCESS IN CLASS
Girls' Dress Code
Girls should wear a leotard and leggings or dance shorts, or workout wear (no midriffs showing), with hair secured out of the face.
Boys' Dress Code
Boys should come dressed in workout wear or essentially anything they can move in.
All Tap/Jazz Combo dancers are required to bring their Tap shoes and slip on Jazz shoes packed in a labeled dance bag. Our favorite Jazz shoe brands are Capezio or Bloch, and our preferred colors are black and tan. Be sure to grab all of the Tap/Jazz Combo gear you need for class.
PROGRESS THROUGH DANCE WITH SKILL AND DEDICATION
As our Tap/Jazz Combo II class requires an elevated skill level from our dancers, they are required to have instructor approval to enroll in the class. If your child has completed at least one year of outside training in this discipline, please email the studio at stagelightarts@gmail.com to schedule this assessment with one of our qualified instructors.
DON’T MISS OUT ON YOUR OPPORTUNITY TO SECURE A SPOT IN CLASS!
No matter which Combo class your little one decides to take, we are confident they’ll find their new artistic passion. We are so excited to dance with your Mini Stagelighter very soon.
FAQS
Our pricing structure is based on the number of classes each student enrolls for as shown above. Additionally, there is a mandatory registration fee of $27.50, and we do not offer any sibling discounts.
Please click here to read more about our Tuition, Pricing, and Billing policies.
Yes! Our Combo classes participate in both of our bi-annual Showcases, Winter Showcase and Summer Showcase.
More information about our Showcases are sent through our newsletter emails, our website blog, posted on our social media accounts, and also shown in our in-studio slideshow.
As our Level II Tap/Jazz Combo classes require a slightly elevated skill level from our performers, they are required to have instructor approval to enroll in the class. For new incoming students, performers who have taken Tap and Ballet at other studios or schools may be ready for a higher level.
If your child has completed at least one year of outside training in this discipline, please email the studio at stagelightarts@gmail.com to schedule this assessment with one of our qualified instructors.
We are in the early stages of rolling out “Evaluations.” You may have noticed a new feature in your Customer Portal–Evaluation Stars! These stars represent the progress your child has made in each of their classes.
In the future, you’ll be able to track your child’s skill progression throughout the year, but for the first phase of this rollout, Evaluations are here to help you determine which classes your child is approved to enroll in next season. For more information about Evaluation Stars, click here.
We typically allow for a standard six-month grace period surrounding the specified age limits. It is advisable to initially enroll her in a class appropriate for her current age group, especially for the first half of the season.
If the grace period exceeds six months beyond the age limits, or if the instructor advises considering a different age group, instructor approval may be required.
We only offer a one-time free trial per student. However, we offer drop-in passes that you can purchase through the Customer Portal to try out as many classes as you’d like.
If you’re interested in purchasing a drop-in pass, you can purchase it through your Customer Portal account under “Merch & More!” (drop-in passes are only available during our open enrollment periods).