Suitable for all levels. A two session course exploring music theory through tap dance. From the basics of counting the beats in the bar, finding the ‘1’ and staying in time to beat divisions and rhythm notation. We will be lifting music from the page to our feet in this upbeat movement class
Courses
Tap Musicality Foundations
When & Where
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8 January 2026 - 15 January 2026 ( 1.5 hours, 2 weeks )
- Thursday
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View course timetable
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Waterloo Centre
Quick Facts
- Availability Yes
- Tutor Lexi Bradburn
- Course Code W25DNEB01A
- Suitable For 19 year olds and up are permitted on this course
What you will learn
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
- Start to differentiate sections of music and hear where bars start & end.
- Count along with different pieces of music.
- Hear and recognise rhythms in different music genres.
- Tap-dance different beat divisions and rhythms.
- Begin to visualise bars, beats and divisions through drawings and diagrams.
Cost
Full fee
£20
Concession fee
£20
Class format and activities
Explore musical theory applied in a practical Rhythm Tap Dance setting.
Entry requirements
Open to all levels.
What you need to know before you enrol
A good level of fitness is required to be able to do the practical work. However adjustments will be made to the movements to meet particular physical or learning needs. Photography and film recording of class activities may be used in order to aid learning. These images may also be used for publicity or marketing materials produced by Morley College, both online and in print. You will have the opportunity to either confirm or decline consent to being filmed or photographed.
What you need
Your tutor can advise on footwear; comfortable, loose-fitting clothes; a bottle of water
What you can do next
Explore a range of tap dance study at Morley College Waterloo. For general information about our dance study, please visit https://www. morleycollege. ac. uk/courses/subject-areas/dance/
