Tap Beginner Kids
Beginner Tap.
at Westside Dance & Gymnastics, Portland · 4.5★ (57 Google reviews)
Next class
Thu, Oct 22, 3:30 PM
Thursdays 3:30 PM–4:20 PM
Ask first: Call +1503-639-5388 · Email · Contact page
Checked against the studio’s timetable 2 days ago
About this class
A 50-minute beginner tap class for kids, on Thursdays at 3:30 PM, at Westside Dance & Gymnastics, 11632 SW Pacific Hwy. The studio lists 68 classes a week: Hip-Hop (14), Jazz (10), Ballet (8), Gym Mini's (7), Gym Mini's 3-5 yrs (Mini Gym) (5), and Girls Gym Levels 1 (4), and 51 of them are at beginner level.
From the studio’s timetable“3-4 yrs, held at the Mini Gym”
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 Westside Dance & Gymnastics
Showing tap only. All 68 classes at Westside Dance & Gymnastics →
Don’t forget it
Remind me before Thu, Oct 22
One email the day before, with the address and the studio’s booking link. Nothing else unless you tick the box.
Getting there
11632 SW Pacific Hwy, Tigard, OR 97223 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 westsideacademy.com or call +1503-639-5388.
How much is it?
$90.50 (term).
Is it beginner friendly?
Yes. It's listed as beginner for kids.
When does it run?
Every Thursday, 3:30 PM–4:20 PM.
Where is it?
Westside Dance & Gymnastics, 11632 SW Pacific Hwy, Tigard, OR 97223.
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: westsideacademy.com/dance
- First listed on DanceHow October 17, 2026; last checked 2 days ago. We re-check timetables every week.
- Rating from Google: 4.5★ from 57 reviews. Sponsored studios are always labelled.