We encourage you to challenge yourself, but notice that the levels can be different from the ones you are used to. If this is your first festival experience or you are unsure about which class to register for, please contact the festival’s organization for assistance.
Notice that, regarding the residencies, by the end of the first day, you will have the option to switch levels if it is needed, according to availability of the class intended. Places are limited.
Absolute Beginner
This class is for newcomers who want to start tap dancing and also for those of you who have done a little bit of tap dance before but still are learning the basics.
Advanced Beginner
If you have been tap dancing for one or two years and are comfortable with the basic steps, such as shuffle, flap, ball-changes, cramp rolls, and paddle combinations, but are still learning and acquiring basic principles.
Intermediate
If you have been dancing for a minimum of 3 years. You have a solid vocabulary of steps and can execute different time step variations in various tempos. You have the main steps well established and you can execute different variations in different tempos. You know what a time step is and the different styles of music. You can execute basic pullbacks.
Intermediate/Advanced
For those who have been dancing for 5 years or more. Your technique, basics, jumps should be at the level where you can use different rhythmical variations and steps with ease, and you can quickly learn new material and techniques. Improvisation becomes natural, in various tempos and musical styles.
Advanced +
You have been tap dancing for 8 years or more. Without a problem, you have surpassed the above level descriptions. The Advanced+ is at a very high level, appropriate for professional tap dancers with the highest level of experience and competence. At this level you very quickly learn and understand new movements and musical concepts, and also can use all your skills to develop your own artistic ideas. You can improvise with ease in any tempo and musical style.
