Ballet and tap
A first barre, a first pair of tap shoes and one combination a month, for ages 6 to 12.
Each hour begins at the barre and finishes in tap shoes. Willem Bakker teaches the class, keeps the barre at child height and gives every dancer a turn at the front.
At a glance
Ages 6 to 12, in two groups
One hour
Classes of up to 12
Front studio
An hour at the barre
- 01
Step 1: At the barre
Slow, simple movements that warm up the legs and feet, with the teacher walking the line.
- 02
Step 2: In the middle
Steps without the barre, first one at a time and then in small groups.
- 03
Step 3: Tap shoes
Sounds first, then a rhythm to copy and a short pattern to remember.
- 04
Step 4: The month's combination
One short combination that grows through the month, shown to the class at the end.
What to wear and bring
A leotard and tights, or a plain top and leggings, with ballet slippers. Tap shoes come later, when the teacher says the class is ready for them.
Hair up and off the neck
Ballet slippers that fit with room to grow
A water bottle with a closing lid
Try ballet and tap
Willem teaches this class on Monday, Tuesday and Saturday. Book a trial on our registration page, or call the studio and talk it over first.