Quick Class Details
Ages: 8-10
Styles: Tap
Season: September-June
Type: Competitive
Monthly Tuition: $69.00 (Sep-Jun)
Schedule:
Mon 06:45pm-07:30pm
About This Class
Challenge Tap Youth builds on foundational tap skills with increased focus on rhythm, clarity, and coordination. Classes follow structured training that supports progressive technical development.
From August to December, dancers prepare for Tap Junior examinations. From January to June, training shifts toward technique refinement and choreography for recital and competitions.
Is This Class the Right Fit?
Great Fit For
Dancers progressing in structured tap technique
Students comfortable with repetition and coordination work
Dancers building rhythm and performance confidence
Not the Best Fit For
Dancers seeking non-structured or recreational tap classes
Students uncomfortable with repetition and technical focus
Families looking for flexible or casual programming
What to Expect in Class
August to December focuses on Tap Junior examination preparation
January to June emphasizes technical refinement and choreography for recital and competitions
Training supports rhythm, clarity, and performance confidence
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!