This has evolved as an American dance form, popularised throughout the world, with debate about its origins coming from African dance, Irish dance and/or clog dancing.
The dancer uses their feet to strike the floor, beating out different rhythms, with dancers wearing tap shoes which have small metal plates on the toe and heel to give the distinctive sound.
Tap dance is a theatrical art form often seen on stage in musicals, and has always held a fascination for children.
CLASSES IN ALL GRADES
From Primary to Grade Six.
The I.S.T.D. has a well-structured syllabus of grades which builds progressively ensuring that steps and skills are learnt in the earlier grades.
Teaching students the importance of rhythm and ease of ankle movement thus helping them to perform the intricate steps required at higher levels.
Following on from the Graded Examinations, candidates may wish to progress to the Vocational Graded Examinations as preparation for employment as a professional dancer or as preparation for dance teaching qualifications.
CLASSES IN VOCATIONAL GRADED EXAMS
Intermediate, Advanced One & Two