Thelma's Tap Notes

Thelma's Tap Notes A step by step guide to teaching tap dance to children & adults.

This manual is the product of more than 30 years in the classroom teaching many tap levels and the belief that a systematic approach will develop strong technique and articulate footwork. Through the emphasis on release, relaxation, and readiness, teachers will find new ways to teach, inspire and challenge their dancers to be great rhythm makers.

11/29/2025

Tickets are selling fast for our 3 Holiday Shows! Purchase yours today on the Regent Theatre & Cary Hall websites 🤩

To celebrate a new dance season, I am releasing select combinations from each level every day on my YouTube channel! Las...
09/05/2025

To celebrate a new dance season, I am releasing select combinations from each level every day on my YouTube channel!

Last but not least Level 5! Students begin to learn flash steps and gain an arsenal of historical rep.

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To celebrate a new dance season, I am releasing select combinations from each level every day on my YouTube channel! On ...
09/04/2025

To celebrate a new dance season, I am releasing select combinations from each level every day on my YouTube channel!

On to Level 4! Skills become more sophisticated and students begin to learn soft shoe ideas.

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To celebrate a new dance season, I am releasing select combinations from each level every day on my YouTube channel! It’...
09/03/2025

To celebrate a new dance season, I am releasing select combinations from each level every day on my YouTube channel!

It’s time for Level 3! Dancers learn many new skills in this level and some basic historical steps are introduced.

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To celebrate a new dance season, I am releasing select combinations from each level every day on my YouTube channel! Nex...
09/02/2025

To celebrate a new dance season, I am releasing select combinations from each level every day on my YouTube channel!

Next is Level 2! Rhythms get more advanced, and children begin to learn how to swing.

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Calling all my tap friends in the Seattle area! Come see me at the NDEO conference
07/30/2024

Calling all my tap friends in the Seattle area! Come see me at the NDEO conference

Hello from San Diego ❤️ Having a great time at the Studio Owner University conference!
02/13/2024

Hello from San Diego ❤️ Having a great time at the Studio Owner University conference!

Hi tap friends, I'm happy to announce that my article, "Tap Dance in the Private Sector Studio" is now available in the ...
12/08/2023

Hi tap friends,
I'm happy to announce that my article, "Tap Dance in the Private Sector Studio" is now available in the journal, Dance Education in Practice. This article highlights the findings of my dissertation research. I welcome your comments and look forward to discussing tap dance education with you.

The experience of the tap dance educator in the private-sector studio was studied using a mixed methods approach that included a survey and individual interviews. Three hundred thirty-eight tap tea...

Black Friday sale ends tomorrow! Use code BLACKFRIDAY to get 20% off your order on my website!
11/27/2023

Black Friday sale ends tomorrow! Use code BLACKFRIDAY to get 20% off your order on my website!

Black Friday sale starts tomorrow! 20% off your order with code: BLACKFRIDAY
11/16/2023

Black Friday sale starts tomorrow! 20% off your order with code: BLACKFRIDAY

Back to School Sale for my new Tap Into History ebook ends 10/25! Get your copy today!
10/16/2023

Back to School Sale for my new Tap Into History ebook ends 10/25! Get your copy today!

Thank you for your interest in and support of my new book. I hope it inspires and supports everyone's efforts to include...
09/25/2023

Thank you for your interest in and support of my new book. I hope it inspires and supports everyone's efforts to include tap dance history in your classes. Visit Thelma's Tap Notes to purchase while the Back-to-School Special price of $49.95 is still available. Happy Tapping!

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