2018-2019 Schedule & Registration
THE TAP STUDIO
What's Tappening!
- 2018-2019 Schedule & Registration Information
- What's New for 2018-2019?
- Our Newly-Updated Syllabus
- Summer Calendar - Come tap with us!! :)
2018-2019 Schedule
- Schedule of Classes
- Calendar, Tuition and Policies
- Registration Form: Under 18 Years
- Registration Form: Adult
We have very limited space for private lessons, so if you plan to schedule weekly lessons, please contact us ASAP!
WHAT IS MY STUDENT'S PLACEMENT?
REGISTRATION PROCESS
- Complete the Online Registration Form located on our website.
- We will contact you via e-mail to confirm your registration and preferred payment method.
- Before your first class, make your first payment of the Registration Fee, Tuition and any applicable Syllabus Assessment fees.
- Before your first class, come to The Tap Studio and sign the pre-filled registration form in person.
FALL 2018
- A fun and interactive rhythm and movement class for Kindergartners!
- A completely updated and re-vamped syllabus!
- A highly-encouraged syllabus assessment for non-adult classes.
- Spirit Weeks throughout the year! See the calendar on our website for details.
- We welcome a new instructor to teach our Kindergarten class! Look for an official announcement soon!
What has changed?
- New level names.
- We have lengthened our season to four 9-week sessions!
- There are at least 5 minutes in between every class to allow each class to start on time every time!
- Unfortunately, our schedule is very full this year and we didn't have enough space to allow for performance groups.
- Rates have increased.
- We decided against using the Jackrabbit registration system. While it has many wonderful capabilities, it is not the right fit for our studio. We will continue to use the secure online form on our website for registration and QuickBooks Online for invoicing.
THE SYLLABUS
We are dedicated to providing a fundamental and organized educational syllabus for our dancers. Our newly-revised syllabus has been carefully designed to give each tap dancer a strong foundation in jazz tap technique.
ASSESSMENTS
All 1st-12th grade students will be highly encouraged to participate in their Syllabus Assessment during the week of December 3rd. Throughout Session 1 and 2, students will be given all necessary tools and support in order to prepare for success on their Syllabus Assessment.
During this exam, each dancer meets privately with a panel of friendly, supportive adjudicators (including Miss Valerie) and is ranked on technical proficiency, stage presence, knowledge of musical concepts, knowledge of tap history and more. A passing score on the syllabus exam is necessary in order to progress to the next level. Other factors will impact the score, such as attendance, attitude in class, completion of homework and completion of a self-evaluation.
WHY TAKE THE ASSESSMENT?
- We truly believe the Syllabus Assessment will inspire, equip and enable each student to reach their potential in tap!
- Students will gain a greater sense of pride and ownership in their tap dance studies.
- Students will be motivated to work towards an attainable goal!
- Students will have clear guidelines for syllabus assessment content, as communicated in the syllabus materials packet and by the instructor in class. There will be no surprises on the assessment day!
- Every class leading up to the syllabus exam will prepare the student for their big day!
- The experience of presenting and dancing in front of the panel of adjudicators is an act of bravery; this will teach students that they are capable of overcoming challenges!
- A passing score on the syllabus exam is necessary in order to progress to the next level.
SUMMER CALENDAR
View the Summer Schedule on our website!
Summer Session 1
Adult classes continue through June 28th.
Youth classes have concluded for this session.
Summer Session 2
Youth Classes meet July 9th-26th.
Adult Classes meet July 9th-August 2nd.
Questions? Concerns?
-Valerie Thurston
Owner, The Tap Studio
The Tap Studio
Owner & Instructor
Email: vthurston@thetapstudioak.com
Website: thetapstudioak.com
Location: 4105 Turnagain Blvd E, Anchorage, AK, United States
Phone: (907)342-2051