I’ll be honest—I originally bought my current tap shoes purely for aesthetic reasons (gold ✨ and a little heel? yes please). I love the shoes themselves, but the taps that came on them aren’t giving me the sound I’m looking for. So I just ordered a set of Bloch Techno taps to switch out the actual taps—we’ll see how it goes! I can’t wait to hear, feel, and experience the difference. The taps really do matter. That said, these not-great taps have probably made me a little stronger, since I’ve had to work extra hard to get the sound I want 😅. But better taps should let the sound come from technique and musicality, not force. For my beginners: I know you may not want to invest in expensive shoes right away—and that’s totally fine. Starting with something affordable from a solid brand like Bloch or Capezio can really help. The quality of the taps truly does make a difference. Trust me—your ears (and your confidence) will thank you 👞💛 And yes… start with a good, affordable shoe for sound—unfortunately they usually only come in black or tan. When the taps are basic but your personality is not 😏(Yes, these were spray-painted.) follow this link for example of good affordable basic taps https://us.blochworld.com/products/ladies-dance-now-student-jazz-tap-shoes-black-synthetic-leather?variant=31741147054179&_gsid=ZsVHUSuJvWCQ&utm_source=chatgpt.com

We’re kicking things off tomorrow! 🗓 January 10th 🕚 11am EST 🔗 Zoom link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83503753103?pwd=fdDsaTnX7hr9n9tzymjLHfJAM5KCbX.1 🆔 Meeting ID: 835 0375 3103 The class will be recorded and uploaded, so no worries if you can’t make it live or need to rewatch later. So excited to dance with you all! 🤍

Here’s the updated live schedule: • Wednesday, January 21 — 6:30 pm (Makeup class) • Saturday, January 24 — 11:00 am • Wednesday, January 28 — 6:30 pm (Bonus class) • Saturday, January 31 — 11:00 am See you Wednesday! If you can’t make it live, the recording will be waiting for you.

Paradiddles and Shirley Temples all wrapped into a fun, slightly challenging combo. Beginners—feel free to take one step and start there. If it feels doable, go for the whole thing! Advanced beginners, give it a go and repeat, repeat, repeat. ➡️ Find it in the Classroom tab.

Helen, thanks so much for the recordings. Love your style and the music. You have done a great job integrating some more advanced beginner steps. Have a safe trip