Mini Tap Requirements

MUST STILL BE 11 YEARS OLD OR UNDER, AS OF JANUARY 1ST, 2024 FOR THE 2023-2024 SEASON.

*** If you are still 12 as of January 1st, 2024, AND have never been on a core company or never made Junior core, please attend all Mini technique and choreography classes throughout August as well as Junior Core!

Must be dedicated to this company, choosing it above all outside activities, and have a positive & willing personality.

In a combination, must be able to do the following:

·      Strong knowledge of grade 5 tap barre exercises.

·      Clean and fast shuffles, flaps, all flap heels, double flaps, thirds & double thirds, waltz clogs, and paradiddles.

·      A strong understanding of all time steps.

·      Irish steps in all directions, maxifords, maxiford turns, cramprolls, cramproll turns, & all types rhythm turns.

·      3-tap riffs and 5-tap riff walks.

·      Single pull backs and single wings.

·      Must know basic shuffle and stomp buck time steps.

·      Must have quick learning abilities and the focus to pay attention throughout class.

·      Good time keeping and rhythm skills.

·      Strong performance personality and showmanship.