Tap dance for kids and teens
Made popular during the 20th Century, this appealing dance style still has its place in the modern world. Mastering this style of dance can help with coordination, rhythm, musicality and agility. Classes are designed to suit student abilities and are always enjoyable! Students can work towards ADAPT Tap exams.
Tap at the Ontario School of Ballet starts at age four in our Jazz/Tap combination classes, and dedicated tap classes run from age six through to Advanced.
What students learn in tap class
Tap classes work on timing, musicality, coordination and agility. Starting with basic steps like shuffles and flaps, dancers build a vocabulary of steps and learn to put them together into rhythmic combinations. Because tap dancers make their own rhythm with their feet, classes also train listening and musical timing.
Jazz and tap combination classes for ages 4 to 7
Our youngest tap dancers start in combined Jazz/Tap classes, which bring both styles together in one weekly class. Pre-Primary Jazz/Tap is for four-year-olds, Primary Jazz/Tap is for five-year-olds and Pre-Junior Jazz/Tap is for six-year-olds, with Junior 1 Jazz/Tap continuing at age seven at our Oakwood Village studio. Combination classes run on weekends at both studios.
Tap levels for every stage of training
Dedicated tap classes start with Pre-Junior Tap at age six, then Junior 1, 2 and 3 Tap for ages seven to nine, Pre-Intermediate Tap from age ten, and Intermediate and Advanced Tap for teens. Teen Tap is open to dancers ages 11 and up. The Pre-Intermediate 2A and 3A, Intermediate and Advanced tap classes are by invitation. Each tap class meets once a week.
Tap class schedule by age (2026-2027)
Ages are based on the year your dancer was born. Classes marked invite only are by invitation.
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| Age | Class | When, where and teacher |
|---|---|---|
| 4 (born 2022) | Pre-Primary Jazz/Tap |
Sat 4:00-5:00, St Clair West
with Ms. Michelle Zetts Sat 12:00-1:00, Oakwood Village
with Ms. Melissa Campitelli Sun 12:00-1:00, St Clair West
with Ms. Jenna D'Antimo |
| 5 (born 2021) | Primary Jazz/Tap |
Sat 2:00-3:00, St Clair West
with Ms. Michelle Zetts Sat 1:00-2:00, Oakwood Village
with Ms. Melissa Campitelli Sun 1:00-2:00, St Clair West
with Ms. Jenna D'Antimo |
| 6 (born 2020) | Pre-Junior Tap |
Sat 11:00-12:00, St Clair West
with Ms. Jami Lynne Harper |
| 6 (born 2020) | Pre-Junior Jazz/Tap |
Sat 3:00-4:00, Oakwood Village
with Ms. Sarah Nelson Sun 2:00-3:00, St Clair West
with Ms. Jenna D'Antimo |
| 7 (born 2019) | Junior 1 Tap |
Sat 1:00-2:00, St Clair West
with Ms. Jami Lynne Harper |
| 7 (born 2019) | Junior 1 Jazz/Tap |
Sat 3:00-4:00, Oakwood Village
with Ms. Melissa Campitelli |
| 8 (born 2018) | Junior 2 Tap |
Sat 3:00-4:00, St Clair West
with Ms. Jami Lynne Harper |
| 9 (born 2017) | Junior 3 Tap |
Sat 10:00-11:00, St Clair West
with Ms. Jami Lynne Harper |
| 10 (born 2016) | Pre-Intermediate 1A Tap |
Wed 5:45-6:45, St Clair West
with Ms. Michelle Zetts |
| 11 (born 2015) | Pre-Intermediate 2A Tap (invite only) |
Mon 7:00-8:00, St Clair West
with Ms. Michelle Zetts |
| 11 and up | Teen Tap |
Thu 6:00-7:00, St Clair West
with Ms. Dawn Martino |
| 12 (born 2014) | Pre-Intermediate 3A Tap (invite only) |
Mon 6:00-7:00, St Clair West
with Ms. Michelle Zetts |
| 13+ (born 2013) | Intermediate 1A Tap (invite only) |
Mon 5:00-6:00, St Clair West
with Ms. Michelle Zetts |
| 14 and up | Intermediate 2A Tap (invite only) |
Mon 9:00-10:00, St Clair West
with Ms. Michelle Zetts |
| 14 and up | Intermediate 3/Advanced Tap (invite only) |
Tue 6:00-7:00, St Clair West
with Ms. Dawn Martino |
The full 2026-2027 timetable lists every class across both studios.
What to wear to tap class
Tap dancers, including those in Jazz/Tap combination classes, wear a black leotard and suntan tights. Tap shoes depend on the level: black Mary Jane tap shoes with a leather buckle strap for Pre-Primary and Primary, beige Cuban heel tap shoes for Pre-Junior to Junior 2, and black Oxford tap shoes for Junior 3 to Advanced. Boys wear black Oxford tap shoes, black tights or bike shorts, a white t-shirt and white socks. In Jazz/Tap combination classes, beige jazz shoes are optional. Full details for every level are on our uniform page.
Tap classes at our Toronto studios
Dedicated tap classes run at our St Clair West studio at 1133 St Clair Avenue West, and Jazz/Tap combination classes for ages 4 to 7 run at both St Clair West and our Oakwood Village studio at 504 Oakwood Avenue. All classes are taught by expert accredited dance educators, and limited class sizes allow for individual attention.
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Find your dancer's class in the schedule above or the full 2026-2027 timetable, or register now to save your dancer's spot.
Frequently asked questions about tap classes
Tap starts at age four in our Pre-Primary Jazz/Tap combination class. Dedicated tap classes begin at age six with Pre-Junior Tap.
Yes. Students can work towards ADAPT tap exams.
Dedicated tap classes run at our St Clair West studio at 1133 St Clair Avenue West. Jazz/Tap combination classes for ages 4 to 7 run at both St Clair West and Oakwood Village.
Pre-Primary and Primary dancers wear black Mary Jane tap shoes with a leather buckle strap, Pre-Junior to Junior 2 dancers wear beige Cuban heel tap shoes, and Junior 3 to Advanced dancers wear black Oxford tap shoes. Boys wear black Oxford tap shoes.