With a strong emphasis on technique, the Dance Track provides a course of study that prepares the dancer for a future career or collegiate study.  Jazz and tap technique classes are the foundation for the Tap Ensemble.  Tap repertoire will include cutting-edge choreography in everything from classical jazz to musical theater, hip-hop and funk.

Beginner/Advanced Beginner Tap Technique
Ages: 7–11, Tuesdays, 6:15–7:15 pm
Tuition: $150.00
Instructor: Beth Caprio
For the beginner/advanced beginner studying the basic fundamentals of tap technique. All styles of tap are taught, from traditional rhythm tap to a broad range of tap such as Broadway theater, Fred Astaire and rhythmic styles of today. Tap shoes required.

 Beginner/Advanced Beginner Jazz Technique
Ages: 7–11, Tuesdays, 5:15–6:15 pm
Tuition: $150.00
Instructor: Amy Phillips
Children are taught the fundamentals and language of jazz in an atmosphere of encouragement, discipline and warmth. Emphasis is on correct placement and development of rhythm and isolation, which allow more freedom of expression and movement.

Intermediate Theater Rhythm Tap
Ages: 11–18, Tuesdays, 5:15–6:15 pm
Tuition: $150.00
Instructor: Beth Caprio
For the intermediate tap dancer who has mastered basic tap fundamentals such as shuffles, time steps, Irishes, Maxi Fords and cramp rolls. Students develop a personal style and musicality by creating their own rhythms and sounds. Intermediate rhythmic tap choreography is taught and dancers explore improvisation. This class enables dancers to excel in tap dance. Tap shoes required.

Advanced Tap Technique
Prerequisite: tap and jazz experience
Ages: 12–18, Tuesdays, 8:15–9:15 pm
Tuition: $150.00
Instructor: Beth Caprio
Building on a strong foundation in tap and jazz, this advanced class is part of the required curriculum for the Rhythm and Sole Tap Ensemble.  Enrollment is by audition only. Tap shoes required.

Intermediate Jazz Technique
Ages: 11–18, Tuesdays, 6:15–7:15 pm
Tuition: $150.00
Instructor: Meagan Barrows
Technique is the foundation for all dance movement. A strong technical foundation in jazz enables a dancer to focus on the stylistic and performance aspects of dance.

Advanced Jazz Technique and Conditioning
Prerequisite: jazz and ballet experience
Ages: 12–18, Tuesdays, 7:15–8:15 pm
Tuition: $150.00
Instructor: Meagan Barrows
A background in ballet technique supports a jazz dancer’s strong and sharp movements. This advanced technique class emphasizes the concept of isolation technique, a feature common to all the different and personal characteristics of jazz dance. The essential skills of focus, projection, interpretation and style, linked to the ability to absorb and memorize choreography, are also developed.

Hoffman Institute Rhythm & Sole Tap Ensemble
Ages: 12–18, Tuesdays, 7:15–8:15 pm Advanced Jazz
8:15–9:15 pm Advanced Tap
Thursdays, 6:30–8:30 pm Ensemble
Tuition: $300.00
Director: Beth Caprio
Under the direction of Beth Caprio, the Hoffman Institute’s own resident tap ensemble meets twice a week to study and to rehearse for performance opportunities. Past appearances by the ensemble have included Walt Disney World, ABC News tailgate party, the Hoffman Institute’s Spring Concert on the Main Stage and many others.  The youth tap repertoire includes cutting-edge choreography in everything from classical jazz to musical theater, hip-hop and funk. Through education, performing, presenting tap events, collaborating with other artists, and by investing in talented youth, this Ensemble strives to promote, expand and preserve the American art form of tap dance. Enrollment is by audition only.