York Rhythm Tots
Wednesday, Southlands Methodist Church
10.00 - 11.00am

These classes are suitable for kids aged between 2 and 4 years (before starting reception) and their grown-up.
Myself, the kids and their grown-ups will all dance together learning the basics of rhythm, movement and tap dancing. Dancing together with your children is a great way to bond and to have fun.
We will move along to all different types of music, learn new dancing skills, sing some nursary rhymes, go on adventures into space, to the seaside or to the jungle and learn some tap dancing whilst having great fun.

How do the classes work

Classes run most Wednesdays in term time. Classes are drop in, so you attend when you can. Please check on the website / social media / WhatsApp group that the class is running before attending.

Places are on a first come first serve basis and you can book in by emailing info@yrtap.co.uk or through the class WhatsApp group.

Frequently Asked Questions

What music do you play?

I try to have a mix of music, there will be some pop tunes in there both new and old, tunes from musicals, some more traditional jazz tunes and some nursary rhymes. This does mean that you are stuck with my music taste! So, if you have any requests, or tunes you would like to hear let me know and we can use them.

What shoes should I wear?

If you have tap shoes, then I would start with those! If you want to try the class before buying tap shoes, then adults are best to wear a hard soled shoe like Dr Martens. Kids can wear any shoes with a solid sole that are secure on their feet.

What tap shoes should I buy?

We have no restrictions on what colour shoes kids should wear for class. The brighter and more sparkly the better. Remember, you can always paint the shoes! You can buy shoes from the local dance shop, dance shops online, vinted or ebay.

Adults are also very welcome to put on a pair of tap shoes. Check out the recommendations in the FAQ section of adult classes for some ideas.

What clothes should I wear?

Something that you find comfortable and can freely move in. We have no set uniform, so everyone is free to wear what they feel comfortable in. This can be exercise clothes, jeans, leggins, skirts, dresses etc.

York Rhythm Tap t-shirts are available to purchase to wear in class, but there is no requirement to do so.

How do I book onto a class?

There are several ways to book a class, or find out more information.

You can send me an email info@yrtap.co.uk

Follow York Rhythm Tap on Instagram and send me a DM. The link is at the bottom of the page.

Follow York Rhytm Tap on Facebook and send me a DM. The link is at the bottom of the page.

Are you qualified?

Yes! I actually hold teaching qualificaiton in tap dancing, aerobics, yoga, pilates and physics! I've been teaching dancing since I was fourteen years old and have shared my love of tap dancing with countless children and adults.

I am insured and hold enhanced DBS.

But I don't know anyone in the class.

No problem at all, we are a friendly bunch and dance classes are the place to make friends for life.

My closest friends nearly all come from dancing, some from when I was a kid and some from adult classes. The rhythm tap world is a really lovely and friendly place to be, I've got a lof of friends from attending classes or festivals.

What syllabus do you follow?

York Rhythm Tap is not a traditional dance schools. There's no uniform, we don't follow a set syllabus, and we don't do exams. This means we can be flexible and resond to the students needs and fully inclusive.