This has evolved as an American dance form, popularised throughout the world, with debate about its origins coming from African dance, Irish dance and/or clog dancing. The dancer uses their feet to strike the floor, beating out different rhythms, with dancers wearing tap shoes which have small metal plates on the toe and heel to give the distinctive sound. Tap dance is a theatrical art form often seen on stage in musicals. The Tap program at Gibsons Dance Centre is a relaxed style with feet sounding out exciting rhythms. Young and old love the “sound” of tap dancing to all forms of modern music. Tap is a wonderful way to improve on timing and rhythm. And, for the serious dancer, Tap is essential to having a well-rounded background in dance. At Gibsons Dance Centre we offer training in Street Free Style Tap as well as training in the I.S.T.D. & C.D.T.A. For information on exams and competition opportunities at Gibsons Dance Centre please refer to our Competitions and Exams section. Tap classes at Gibsons Dance Centre are offered to student ages primary to adult.