Tap Classes: We offer three levels of tap classes: Beginning, Intermediate and Advanced. All classes are taught by Suellen Lassetter, director of Young At Heart Tappers. The intermediate and advanced classes are also available on Zoom.
- Beginning: This class is designed for those with little or no previous experience. Emphasis is on learning the basics, tap terminology, and learning simple combinations. This class does not typically perform with the performing company. It is recommended that all new students begin in this class regardless of previous experience unless another level has been recommended by the instructor.
- Intermediate: This class is for dancers with previous experience. Emphasis is on improving tap skills, working with different rhythms and styles as well as learning performance routines.
- Advanced: This class is for dancers with several years of experience and completion of the intermediate class. Emphasis is on more intricate tap steps, working on performance style as well as technique. Dancers should have permission from the instructor before joining this class and should be taking at least 2 classes per week.
Exercise Class: In addition to our tap dance classes, we offer a general exercise class designed for active, older adults. Emphasis is on stretching, building strength, working on balance and having fun. Class is divided into 3 segments: stretching, working with weights, and ending with low-impact simple dance routines. Students should wear loose fitting comfortable clothes, appropriate shoes. Students are asked to bring their own yoga or exercise mat as well as 2 hand weights of 2lbs, 3lbs, or 5lbs. This class is also available on Zoom.
Ballet Class: We also offer a ballet class designed especially for those age 50+. This class will consist mostly of barre work to strengthen and stretch but also some work in center working on basic ballet steps and positions and simple combinations. No previous ballet experience required.
Class Schedule:
| Ballet | Tuesday | 10:00 – 11:00 |
| Beginning Tap | Wednesday | 2:15 – 3:15 |
| Intermediate Tap | Monday Wednesday | 10:00 – 11:00 10:00 – 11:00 |
| Advanced Tap | Monday Wednesday | 11:15 – 12:15 11:15 – 12:15 |
| Exercise | Monday Wednesday | 9:00 – 9:55 9:00 – 9:55 |
Find us at: Alta Loma Dance Academy
9560 Baseline Ste. A
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91701
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