Quick Class Details
Ages: 10-13
Styles: Tap
Season: September-June
Type: Competitive
Monthly Tuition: $69.00 (Sep-Jun)
Schedule:
Mon & Wed 06:00pm-06:45pm
About This Class
Challenge Tap PreTeen focuses on developing strength, control, and rhythmic precision through progressive tap training. Classes emphasize clean execution, musical phrasing, and performance quality.
From August to December, training supports Tap Pre-Intermediate examination preparation. From January to June, dancers focus on continued technical development and performance choreography.
Is This Class the Right Fit?
Great Fit For
Dancers ready for increased technical expectations
Students motivated by structured, goal-based training
Dancers developing clarity and musical precision
Not the Best Fit For
Dancers not ready for consistent technical expectations
Students seeking casual or non-performance-focused classes
Families looking for short-term training options
What to Expect in Class
August to December focuses on Tap Pre-Intermediate examination preparation
January to June emphasizes technique development and performance choreography
Training builds control, speed, and musical precision
Attire Requirements
Girls
Class Act Black Bodysuit
Class Act Skin-Tone Convertible Tights
Capezio Tan Buckle-Closure Tap Shoes
Hair in a bun
Boys
Black t-shirt
Black shorts
Capezio black lace-up tap shoes
Nude dance belt
To make things easier, required attire is available for purchase at the studio.
Meet Your Instructor
Rachel Baber
Jazz and Tap Instructor
Rachel began dancing at the age of 3 and trained competitively in Tap, Jazz,
Ballet, Pointe, Lyrical, Contemporary, and Hip Hop. She started as an Assistant Dance Teacher at the age of 16 and immediately fell in love with educating students in dance.
Rachel holds her ADAPT Teacher Certificates in Tap and Jazz. As a dancer she successfully completed her Elementary CDTA Tap examination and Advanced CDTA Ballet and Jazz examinations. Rachel has both her Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Education degrees from the University of Regina. In addition to being a dance teacher, Rachel also works full time as a school teacher.
Rachel absolutely loves combining her two passions, dance and teaching, and adores her Class Act family!