Minnesota Conservatory for the Arts is thrilled to announce that it will be partnering with WINONArts to bring tap dance to the Levee on Tuesday evenings this fall. No matter your age Tap is a great way to exercise and challenge your mind and what could be better than doing it with a view of the Mississippi in the background! Classes will be limited and size and each student will be required to bring their own tap board to class each week. Don’t worry if you don’t have a tap board or shoes, MCA has a free tap shoe lending program and has a limited number of tap boards which can be checked out with a deposit. Please check out class descriptions below to find the one that is right for you. Class size is limited so register early!
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Beginning Tap @ the Levee
An introduction to the fundamentals of tap dance for youth ages 6+. Students will engage in rhythm games and tap exercises through this fun, rhythm filled class. Tap shoes in most sizes are available for loan at no fee.
For the safety of all participants these classes will follow strict guidelines such as limited numbers of students, social distancing, and masks worn by all before, during, and after class.
Day/Dates: Tuesdays, Sept. 1- Oct. 13 (built in weather make-up Oct. 20)
Time: 3:15-4:00 p.m.
Age: Ages 6+ (as of Sept. 1)
Location: Levee Park, Downtown Winona (58 Center St, Winona, MN 55987)
Fee: $49 (7 weeks, 5.25 hours)
Instructor: Justine Meinke
Limited number of tap boards available to use for a deposit. Locally produced tap boards available for purchase through MCA. Tap shoes available in most sizes available through our tap shoe lending program. Please contact MCA by Aug. 24 for assistance with shoes or tap boards.
Special thanks to WINONArts for helping to make Tapping Tuesdays possible!
Tap II
An intermediate level of rhythm tap technique. Students will be introduced to exercises and concepts to increase articulation of sounds, musicality, sequencing abilities, and expand the student’s tap vocabulary. *
Students joining in-person will need to familiarize themselves with MCA's COVID Code of Conduct.
Students joining via Zoom will just need a space with a floor that is safe for tapping on (MCA has tap boards which can be checked out), and a device enabled with Wi-Fi. We will be using Zoom and will enable cameras so if students wish to be able to interact with the instructor and other students, otherwise families can choose to not share their image. We recommend students wear dance apparel and shoes if they have them and have a water bottle near by to set them up for success.
Day/Dates: Tuesdays, Jan. 26-Apr. 20
Time: 4:15-5:15 PM
Age: N/A, placement by instructor
Fee: In-person $91, Online: $104 (13 weeks, 13 hours)
Limited number of tap boards available to use for a deposit. Locally produced tap boards available for purchase through MCA. Tap shoes available in most sizes available through our tap shoe lending program.
Adult Tap @ the Levee
Check fresh air and exercise off your list at the same time. Join us at Levee Park for this fun, rhythm-filled class. No experience necessary. An introduction to tap dance. All levels welcome, no experience necessary. Join us for a toe-tappin’, foot stompin’ good time! For the safety of all participants these classes will follow strict guidelines such as limited numbers of students, social distancing, and masks worn by all before, during, and after class.
Day/Dates: Tuesdays, Sept. 1- Oct. 13 (built in weather make-up Oct. 20)
Time: 5:30-6:30 p.m.
Age: 14 and older
Location: Levee Park, Downtown Winona (58 Center St, Winona, MN 55987)
Fee: $59 (7 weeks, 7 hours)
Instructor: Carter Full
Limited number of tap boards available to use for a deposit. Locally produced tap boards available for purchase through MCA. Tap shoes available in most sizes available through our tap shoe lending program. Please contact MCA by Aug. 24 for assistance with shoes or tap boards.
Special thanks to WINONArts for helping to make Tapping Tuesdays possible!