Tap Beginner with Julie Wathen – Spring/Summer 2021

Start your week with a smile in our fun and friendly Beginner Tap class.

Wherever you are on your tap journey you’ll find a warm welcome and encouragement to learn new steps here.

Led by Julie Wathen who has a flair for choreography and a real passion for tap, this class is action packed and upbeat; incorporating many different styles and always to a varied and creative soundtrack.

Whether just visiting, wanting to learn occasionally or taking part regularly everyone is included and supported to enjoy the lesson and improve their Tap Dance skills!

Teacher Bio

Julie Wathen: 

With over thirty years experience of teaching Dance locally, Julie trained with the Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing and is a qualified Ballet, Tap and Modern Theatre Teacher. From being principal of her own dance school, to teaching Tap to staff and students in a Secondary School, Julie is happiest in the dance studio choreographing and sharing her love of Tap Dance with others.

What has inspired her most? Having the opportunity to watch the England Team for five years at the World Tap Championships and seeing the amazing level of creativity and expertise from many different countries. Plus being lucky enough to attend Teachers’ workshops with ‘Tap Attack’ whenever possible.

What is she most proud of? Outreach work with a group of very dedicated and talented dancers to provide stimulation and entertainment in Memory Cafes and Care Homes through Music and Tap Dance.