Tap
From first shuffles to Broadway stages — discover tap dance classes for young people across the UK.
Your Tap Journey
ISTD and IDTA tap syllabi provide graded progression from beginner to professional performance.
Tiny Tappers
Ages 4-6
Fun introduction to rhythm, beat, and basic tap steps with child-friendly music.
Grade 1-2
Ages 6-9
Fundamentals: shuffles, flaps, ball changes, and basic rhythm combinations.
YEM Tap Dance
ClubHub UK
tapGrades 3-4
Ages 9-12
More complex rhythms, syncopation, and performance at local shows.
YEM Tap Dance
ClubHub UK
tapGrades 5-6
Ages 12-15
Advanced technique, improvisation, and musical theatre tap performance.
YEM Tap Dance
ClubHub UK
tapVocational/Professional
Ages 15-18
ISTD vocational grades, audition technique, and pre-professional training.
YEM Tap Dance
ClubHub UK
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Where Tap Can Take You
The skills developed transfer to many careers in and around the field.
Tap Dancer
Performing tap in musical theatre, shows, and events
Key Skills
Typical Route
Dance training → West End/touring shows → Featured performer
Tap Teacher
Teaching tap dance technique and routines
Range: £24k - £46.2k
Source: ONS ASHE 2024
Key Skills
Typical Route
Dance qualifications → Teaching diploma → Studio owner
Salary data from Office for National Statistics, Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE) 2024
Tap Heroes
These stars started at local clubs just like yours. Their journeys show what's possible.
Ginger Rogers
Tap Dance
Hollywood Golden Age star, Academy Award winner
“I did everything Fred Astaire did, only backwards and in high heels.”
Gregory Hines
Tap Dance
Tony Award winner, tap dance revivalist
“Tap dancing is a conversation between my feet and the music.”
Tommy Tune
Tap Dance
Nine Tony Awards, Broadway legend
“Tap dancing is the most democratic art form — anyone with feet and rhythm can do it.”
Brenda Bufalino
Tap Dance
Tap innovator, educator, and choreographer
“Tap dance is the American folk art that belongs to the world.”
Featured Tap Providers
These organisations offer structured programmes for young people across the UK.
ClubHub UK
2625 programmes
ClubHub UK is a directory of children's activities, classes and clubs across the UK. Founded in 2016, it helps millions of parents discover trusted activities for their children.
View provider page →Sample Programmes
YEM Tap Dance
📍 GU51 1HA
Ages 7–18
Find Tap Near You
Search by location, age, or programme type to find clubs and courses in your area.