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Terrence "Taps" began studying the art of tap dancing at the age of nineteen at Norma’s Academy. Within a year he had moved from the Adult Beginner’s Class to the Advanced Level. Within two years he began performing with the Senior Company. Since then he has gone on to teach classes at studios throughout the metro Atlanta area. He has built upon his abilities as a teacher & choreographer through each of these experiences.
Taps is available for private tap lessons as well as guest teaching opportunities. He even offers innovative online tap dance lessons & tap dance music recommendations!
Terrence "Taps" style relies on improvised steps that contain complex rhythmic and musical expressions. Students learn to utilize every part of the tap shoe to express their creativity. The focus of each class is on getting students to complete tap combinations with speed, clarity, style, and ease. Eventually, many students develop the ability to improvise their own solos in addition to strengthening their own skill at producing choreography.
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In addition to teaching, Terrence "Taps" has accumulated extensive performance experience. He was a regularly featured performer at Café Tu Tu Tango where he stunned audiences each week with improvised solo performances & at Underground Atlanta. In addition, he has now performed over 150 shows as part of the dynamic tap dancing duo known as "Tip Tap Two" in association with the prestigious Woodruff Arts Center's Young Audiences program.
Taps has performed for church congregations all over Atlanta including "Church In The Now", "Word of Faith", & "Vision For Souls" through "Tap as a Ministry".
He has even been called upon to perform for special events such as the Caribbean International Literary Festival in Antigua, the National Association of Energy Distributors Trade Show , & the Sphatika Launch in the world famous "Rainbow Room" atop 30 Rockefeller Center.
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Finally, "Taps" is the owner & creator of "The Tap Dance Blog", the #1 online resource for tap dancers, which he updates every week with tap dance news, resources, and advice.
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