Session Dates and Information
| Mondays | September 12–January 23 | January 30–May 15 | September 12–May 15 | September 26, October 10 and 17, December 26, January 2 and 16, February 20, April 3 |
| Tuesdays | September 13–January 17 | January 24–May 9 | September 13–May 9 | September 27, October 4, 11, and 18, December 27, February 21, April 4 |
| Wednesdays | September 14–January 4 | January 11–May 10 | September 14–May 10 | October 5, December 21 and 28, February 22, March 22, April 5 and 12 |
| Thursdays | September 15–January 5 | January 12–May 11 | September 15–May 11 | November 24, December 22 and 29, February 23, March 23, April 6 and 13 |
| Fridays | September 16–January 6 | January 13–May 12 | September 16–May 12 | November 25, December 23 and 30, February 24, March 24, April 7 and 14 |
| Saturdays | January 7–May 6 | January 14, February 25, March 25, April 8 |
Evaluation
All new students, with the exception of Tiny Tappers, require an evaluation by our dance director, Kristen McGrew. Please request an evaluation before registering so that we can ensure your child is placed at an appropriate level.
Three to four years
Tiny Tappers
In our Tiny Tappers class, children will learn the basics of tap dance through a series of interactive exercises and games. Our experienced instructors create a positive and nurturing environment where children can explore movement and express themselves creatively.
| Mondays | 3:30–4:15 PM |
Dress Code
Black leotard, tights or leggings, and tap shoes. Hair tied back. No jewelry.
ages five to seven
Tap 1
In our Tap 1 class, students will learn the foundational tap steps and techniques, including shuffles, flaps, and ball changes, as well as explore musicality and expression through dance. Our experienced instructors will guide students through a variety of exercises and drills that will help them develop their coordination, balance, and rhythm.
Dress Code
Black leotard, tights or leggings, and tap shoes. Hair tied back. No jewelry.
ages eight and older
Tap 2
In our Tap 2 class, students will continue to develop their tap skills with a focus on clarity of steps and rhythms. Our experienced instructors will guide students through a variety of warm-up exercises, across the floor work, and short combinations to help them build their confidence and technique.
Dress Code
Black leotard, tights or leggings, and tap shoes. Hair tied back. No jewelry.
ages 11 and older
Tap 3
By invitation only. This full-year class focuses on developing tap students into performers. On an invitation-only basis, dancers are taught repertory that encompasses the history of tap dance styles.
The instructor/choreographer will stage standard tap dances, as well as more contemporary rhythm tap pieces, which will showcase in JCCMW Outreach programs and the Annual WTD Concert. There is an additional performance fee (which covers costume and technical fees) for workshop students to perform in the Westchester Theatre of Dance concert.
Dress Code
Black shirt with pants or leggings (no jeans) and tap shoes. Hair tied back. No jewelry.
| Mondays | 5:45–6:45 PM |
JCCMW Disclaimer
We reserve the right to change or cancel classes, instructors, schedules, policies, and/or prices at any time.