Tap Beginner
Beginner Tap.
at Classical Ballet Academy, Portland · 4.9★ (45 Google reviews)
Next class
Mon, Oct 19, 8:00 PM
Mondays 8:00 PM–9:15 PM
Ask first: Call +1503-890-6101 · Email · Contact page
Checked against the studio’s timetable 2 days ago
About this class
A 75-minute beginner tap class, on Mondays at 8:00 PM, at Classical Ballet Academy, 5516 SE Foster Rd. The studio lists 36 classes a week: Ballet (16), Contemporary (10), Hip-Hop (4), Creative Movement (2), Jazz (2), and Tap (2), and 21 of them are at beginner level.
From the studio’s timetable“monthly term”
DanceHow data
Tap classes in Portland
Every tap class we track in Portland, read from studio timetables.
127
tap classes a week
47
studios teach it
40%
start at 6:00 PM or later
33%
are beginner level
Tap classes by day
Monday is the busiest day for tap in Portland (28 of 81 dated classes). 40% start at 6:00 PM or later. No tap class here publishes a drop-in price, so ask when you book.
This week at Classical Ballet Academy
Don’t forget it
Remind me before Mon, Oct 19
One email the day before, with the address and the studio’s booking link. Nothing else unless you tick the box.
Getting there
5516 SE Foster Rd, Portland, OR 97206 Dance school
DirectionsSame style nearby
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Before you go
Your first tap class
Is tap dancing beginner-friendly?
Absolutely. Tap is one of the most accessible dance styles for complete beginners. You don't need any prior dance experience, and most tap classes are designed to start from zero. The immediate feedback from the shoes (you hear every step) actually helps beginners learn faster than in some other styles. Adult tap classes in particular are built with absolute beginners in mind.
Do I need any prior dance experience to try tap?
No, not at all. Tap welcomes complete newcomers. Many people come to tap having never danced before, and they do brilliantly. The only thing you need is curiosity and a willingness to make noise in a room full of other people making noise — which is genuinely fun.
What should I wear to a tap class?
You'll need tap shoes (the metal plates on the soles are essential). Wear comfortable, moveable clothing like joggers, leggings, or shorts and a t-shirt — basically anything you'd wear to a gym class. Bring water and a small towel. Tap shoes come in leather or canvas and range from around £30–£50 or $35–$60 for beginners.
Questions about this class
Can I just turn up?
It's priced as a term, so you may need to book the whole block. Ask before you go: on classicalballet.net or call +1503-890-6101.
How much is it?
$125 (term).
Is it beginner friendly?
Yes. It's listed as beginner.
When does it run?
Every Monday, 8:00 PM–9:15 PM.
Where is it?
Classical Ballet Academy, 5516 SE Foster Rd, Portland, OR 97206.
Answers come from this class’s listing and update when the timetable does.
How we know this
- We read this class from the studio’s own timetable: classicalballet.net/contemporary-jazz-tap
- First listed on DanceHow October 17, 2026; last checked 2 days ago. We re-check timetables every week.
- Rating from Google: 4.9★ from 45 reviews. Sponsored studios are always labelled.