Mini Tap Requirements

MUST STILL BE 11 YEARS OLD OR UNDER, AS OF JANUARY 1ST, 2025 FOR THE 2024-2025 SEASON.

*** If you are still 12 as of January 1st, 2025, 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.

·      Knows how to be a good teammate and encourager of those on the team, putting the team first above jealousy and self-interests!

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

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

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