Tap dance
Make rhythm with metal-tipped shoes, tapping out shuffles, flaps and time steps.
Tap dance
- To start
- $50
- Each month
- $50
- Time
- 2 hours a week
- Sessions
- 1 hour or more
- Where
- A local facility
- Who with
- On your own
Is it for you?
- It's made to be shared with an audience.
- It has a steady rhythm you can sink into.
- It gets your body properly working.
- There's no one to beat, ever.
You’ll like it if
- You want to get really good at something
- You want to meet people
- You want to get moving
Maybe not if
- You want something gentle on your body
- You want something calm
- You need to keep the noise down
Heads upLoud
What it feels like
Tap danceAverage performance hobbyCalm
Company
Physical effort
Creative freedom
Brainwork
Hands-on
Outdoors
Quick wins
$50Costs more to start than 61% of hobbies
$50Over a year, more than the kit
$650About $6 an hour at 2 hours a week
Before you buy
Rent or borrow gear at the facility for your first few sessions, before you buy anything.
Your first session
Learn the shuffle, flap and ball change in a beginners' class and string them into a simple time step.
1 hour or moreA local facilityEasy to start
Questions
How much does tap dance cost to start?
About $50 if you rent or borrow where people usually do, then about $50 a month once you are going.
How much time does tap dance take?
About 2 hours a week to enjoy it and get better, in sessions of 1 hour or more.
Where do people do tap dance?
At a facility most towns have, like a pool, gym or club.
Is tap dance good for beginners?
Yes. It is easy to start as a complete beginner. A good first session: Learn the shuffle, flap and ball change in a beginners' class and string them into a simple time step.
Do I need other people for tap dance?
No. It works fine on your own, though plenty of people do it together.