Tap
Tap dance developed in the 19th century in the United States and is now known all over the world. Rhythmic sounds are produced with two metal plates which are attached to the front and rear of the shoes. All kinds of music is used to tap dance to. The «Hoofers» were the first idols, such as The Nicholas Brothers, Bunny Briggs, The Condos Brothers, Arthur Duncan, Jimmy Slide, Dianne Walker. Later, Fred Astaire, Gene Kelly. Gregory Hines gave Tap dance new life in the 80s and Savion Glover led it to the present time. Backstage Studio is proud to regurarly invite many of today's greatest tap dancers as guest lecturers.
Levels and experience
Find and choose your level. We recommend the following tap dance experience:
Introductory course (I)
No previous knowledge
Beginner (B)
Introdcutory course completed
Beginner–Intermediate (B-I)
1-2 years
Intermediate (I)
approx. 3 years
Intermediate–Advanced (I-A)
4-5 years
Advanced (A)
6 or more years
Age Group
Tap courses are suitable for the young and old. Depending on your level and your teacher, you can select a course that is more or less physically intense. For Seniors we offer specifically structured courses. For children (from 4 years) and teens (from 12 years) we offer special courses.
Trial lesson
A trial lesson is anytime possible free of charge. Please check our «FAQ» for further information.
Fees
The courses are paid per trimester. The exact price is listed in the detailled view of every course. It is possible to book single lessons.
Current introductory course
The current tap introductory course will take place from 15 January – 19 March 2025 with Nikolaj. Wednesdays 19.45 – 20.45h, 10 lessons CHF 210.-/ with student ID CHF 190.-. Get to know the first tap dance steps, cool beats and rhythms. Tap dance shoes are provided for the whole course. If you are interested, please E-Mail us.
Next introductory course
The next tap introductory course will start in April. 10 lessons CHF 210.-/ with student ID CHF 190.-. Get to know the first tap dance steps, cool beats and rhythms. Tap dance shoes are provided for the whole course. If you are interested, please E-Mail us.
Tap instructors
Andrea Müller
Daniel Borak
Isabel Reinecke
Mory Rüfenacht
Nikolaj Bauer
Regine Ochsner
Ursina Childs
CoursesWeek of 18 — 24 November 2024
Monday, 18 November 2024
18:30-19:30 | Tap Beg / Andrea | Studio II | |
19:00-20:00 | Tap Beg / Regine | Studio I | |
19:30-20:30 | Tap Beg-Int / Andrea | Studio II | |
20:00-21:30 | Tap Int / Regine | Studio I |
Tuesday, 19 November 2024
18:30-19:30 | Tap Beg-Int / Ursina | Studio II | |
19:30-20:30 | Tap Beg / Regine | Studio II | |
19:30-20:30 | Tap Int / Ursina | Studio I | |
20:30-21:30 | Tap Impro Beg-Int / Ursina | Studio III | |
20:30-21:30 | Tap Beg / Regine | Studio II | |
20:30-21:45 | Tap Int-Adv / Daniel | Studio I |
Wednesday, 20 November 2024
09:30-10:30 | Tap Seniors / Mory | Studio II | |
10:30-11:30 | Tap Seniors / Mory | Studio II | |
18:30-19:45 | Tap Int / Regine | Studio II | |
19:45-20:45 | Tap Beg-Int / Nikolaj | Studio II |
Thursday, 21 November 2024
18:00-19:00 | Tap Beg / Regine | Studio II | |
19:00-20:00 | Tap Beg-Int / Regine | Studio II | |
20:00-21:30 | Tap Int-Adv / Regine | Studio I |
Friday, 22 November 2024
19:30-21:00 | Tap Adv / Ursina | Studio I |
Saturday, 23 November 2024
10:00-11:00 | Tap Open / Regine | Studio II | |
11:00-12:00 | Tap Int / Ursina | Studio I | |
11:00-12:00 | Tap Impro Beg / Nikolaj | Studio III | |
12:00-13:00 | Tap Technique Beg-Int / Isabel | Studio III | |
12:15-13:15 | Tap Technique Int-Adv / Nikolaj | Studio I | |
13:15-14:15 | Tap Impro Int / Nikolaj | Studio I |