Established in 2015, THE TAP STUDIO is the place to study tap dance in Alaska. Our passionate educators inspire students to tap with joy while perfecting their technique, honoring tap history and sharing with our tap community.
OUR MISSION STATEMENT: The Tap Studio joyfully honors the cultural traditions of American tap dance through education, performance and community partnerships.
WHY WE TAP
1. We tap to honor those who have come before us.
2. We tap to carry on the tradition with pride and respect.
3. We tap to join our fellow man in joyful expression.
OUR VALUES
OUR MISSION STATEMENT: The Tap Studio joyfully honors the cultural traditions of American tap dance through education, performance and community partnerships.
WHY WE TAP
1. We tap to honor those who have come before us.
2. We tap to carry on the tradition with pride and respect.
3. We tap to join our fellow man in joyful expression.
OUR VALUES
- Joy: Tap dance is fun!
- Excellence: We foster a spirit of professionalism and healthy discipline to encourage each student to grow and strive to reach their potential.
- Tradition: We honor tap history, culture and those who have come before us by “respecting the dance” in class and setting aside time each class for a history lesson and/or viewing of footage.
- Respect: We strive to develop an attitude of respect towards tap dance, our tap family, our dance community, and ourselves.
- Inclusive Family: We show that we value each tap dancer through our culture of warmth, compassion, and gratitude.