Quick Class Details
Ages: 13-15
Styles: Tap
Season: September-June
Type: Competitive
Monthly Tuition: $130.00 (Sep-Jun)
Schedule:
Mon & Wed 06:00pm-06:45pm
About This Class
Challenge Tap Teen emphasizes technical refinement, speed, and rhythmic clarity through disciplined tap training. Classes challenge dancers with more complex footwork and musical patterns.
From August to December, dancers prepare for higher-level tap examinations. From January to June, training focuses on choreography development and competitive performance readiness.
Is This Class the Right Fit?
Great Fit For
Dancers committed to performance-focused tap training
Students ready for examination and competition preparation
Dancers refining speed, clarity, and rhythmic control
Not the Best Fit For
Dancers seeking recreational tap only
Students not ready for examination or competition preparation
Families seeking low-commitment programs
What to Expect in Class
August to December focuses on higher-level tap examination preparation
January to June emphasizes advanced choreography and competition readiness
Training develops clarity, timing, and expressive performance
Attire Requirements
Girls
Class Act Black Bodysuit
Class Act Black Dance Shorts
Class Act Black Convertible Tights
Capezio Black Laceup Tap shoes
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!