Rap'n Tap School of Dance

This class focuses on the principles of ballet barre work, strengthening and toning the body while improving posture and flexibility.

Explore dynamic movements, isolations, and energetic routines in this exciting jazz dance class.

Learn rhythmic footwork and musicality in this engaging tap class, focusing on precision and coordination for dancers.

A foundational ballet class focusing on technique, posture, and grace, suitable for dancers of various ages and skill levels.

Learn the latest urban dance styles, from popping and locking to breaking, with energetic and rhythmic choreography.

This class focuses on advanced hip hop techniques and choreography, building on foundational skills for experienced dancers.

Develop choreographic skills and learn the art of creating original dance pieces, exploring movement and artistic expression.

Explore the energetic and social dance styles originating from Latin America, with a focus on rhythm and connection.

Experience the vibrant rhythms and dynamic movements of traditional West African dance forms.

Learn the latest urban dance styles, from popping and locking to breaking, with energetic and rhythmic choreography.

A graceful and emotive dance style that combines ballet and jazz techniques with expressive movement to interpret music.

This class blends elements of ballet, modern, and jazz to create fluid, expressive, and technically demanding choreography.

A contemporary approach to dance, focusing on expressive movement, floor work, and creative expression.

This class is designed for young dancers aged 4-5 years old, introducing them to the basics of ballet and jazz dance styles.

This class is for young dancers aged 2-3 years old and focuses on fundamental ballet and tap techniques in a fun and engaging environment.

All dancers can wear Christmas PJs to dance classes. Don't have Christmas PJs...no worries, wear any PJs or Christmas colors. All classes will be Holiday themed with lots of dance fun!

Classes are designed to build a strong foundation in each dance form. Students focus on increased technical expression, physical endurance, and discipline. Students are introduced to dance composition to use their ability to create dance. Students are required to take Company Classes, Ballet/Barre, and Tap. Students will be participating in performances and competitions.

Classes are designed to build strong foundations in each dance form. Strong emphasis on stretching, proper alignment of body, technique, timing, leaps, turns, jumps, challenging choreography and floor combinations. Ballet is highly recommended to supplement jazz training and for continuation to enter a Company level.

More emphasis on proper alignment, isolation, stretching, timing and terminology is mastered in this division. Preparation for Junior division consists of leaps, floor combinations, turns and jumps.

Using children's music and nursery songs, your child will learn instruction, creativity, stretching, body awareness, development of motor skills, and be introduced to basic dance terminology. We strongly encourage your child to use his or her imagination by incorporating dance games and props into each class.

This hip hop class is taken barefoot to start. The instructor will talk about a hip hop sneaker to purchase when classes begin. Dance attire must be black and tight-fitting, with tan tights if worn. Hair must be pulled off the face and secured back.

Pink pointe shoes are required for this pointe class. Dance attire must be black and tight-fitting, with tan tights if worn. Hair must be pulled off the face and secured back.

This tumbling/acro class is taken barefoot. Dance attire must be black and tight-fitting, with tan tights if worn. Hair must be pulled off the face and secured back.

This modern/contemporary class is taken barefoot. Dance attire must be black and tight-fitting, with tan tights if worn. Hair must be pulled off the face and secured back.

Bloch or Capezio Black Jazz tap Shoes (split sole or flex) are required for this tap class. Dance attire must be black and tight-fitting, with tan tights if worn. Hair must be pulled off the face and secured back.

Tan jazz shoes are required for this jazz class. Dance attire must be black and tight-fitting, with tan tights if worn. Hair must be pulled off the face and secured back.

Pink split sole ballet shoes and Tan dance paws are required for this ballet/lyrical class. Dance attire must be black and tight-fitting, with tan tights if worn. Ballet classes require a black leotard and tan tights, with optional black ballet skirts or dance shorts. Hair must be pulled off the face and secured back.

This tumbling/acro class is taken barefoot. Dance attire must be black and tight-fitting, with tan tights if worn. Hair must be pulled off the face and secured back.

This modern/contemporary class is taken barefoot. Dance attire must be black and tight-fitting, with tan tights if worn. Hair must be pulled off the face and secured back.

Black Jazz tap Shoes (split sole or flex) are required for this tap class. Dance attire must be black and tight-fitting, with tan tights if worn. Hair must be pulled off the face and secured back.

Tan jazz shoes are required for this jazz, tumbling, and hip hop class. Dance attire must be black and tight-fitting, with tan tights if worn. Hair must be pulled off the face and secured back.

Pink split sole ballet shoes are required for this ballet/lyrical class. Dance attire must be black and tight-fitting, with tan tights if worn. Ballet classes require a black leotard and tan tights, with optional black ballet skirts or dance shorts. Hair must be pulled off the face and secured back.

This tumbling/acro class is taken barefoot. Dance attire must be tight-fitting in any style and color. Hair must be pulled off the face and secured back.

Black jazz tap shoes (split sole or flex) are required for this tap class. Dance attire must be tight-fitting in any style and color. Hair must be pulled off the face and secured back.

Tan jazz shoes are required for this jazz, tumbling, and hip hop class. Dance attire must be tight-fitting in any style and color. Hair must be pulled off the face and secured back.

Pink ballet shoes are required for this ballet class. Dance attire must be tight-fitting in any style and color. Hair must be pulled off the face and secured back.

Tan u shell tap shoes are required for this tap class. Dance attire must be tight-fitting in any style and color. Hair must be pulled off the face and secured back.

Tan jazz shoes are required for this jazz, tumbling, and hip hop class. Dance attire must be tight-fitting in any style and color. Hair must be pulled off the face and secured back.

Pink ballet shoes are required for this ballet class. Dance attire must be tight-fitting in any style and color. Hair must be pulled off the face and secured back.

Private lessons available for various durations.

Unlimited classes based on 4 or more hours of classes per week.

In 1987 she studied Ballroom at the Arthur Murray Dance Studio and in the same year founded Rap N Tap School Of Dance.

Carolyn Hanley-Tapley was a Hip Hop Dance Instructor at Newbury Elementary in 2005 and received Numerous High Score Awards for her Tap Routines at Dance Competitions both Regional and National. Shantell Sabino taught Hip Hop at Amesbury Middle School from 2006-2008. She has received many Choreography Awards. Her choreography has won numerous Overall High Scores at both Regional and National Dance Competitions.

Carolyn Hanley-Tapley's expertise was utilized at Dance Technics, Newton, NH from 1991 to 1993. Some of Carolyn's Accomplishments include: Annual recitals for Rap N Tap. Choreographer of Real Things (A Musical Production). Dance Instructor and Choreographer-Frontline Ministries at Mount Monadock, NH-1993. Hip Hop Dance Instructor at Newbury Elementary-2005 and received Numerous High Score Awards for her Tap Routines at Dance Competitions both Regional and National.

Open to any dancer ages 8-10 that wants the opportunity to dance in competitions and performances.

Open to any dancer ages 8-10 that wants the opportunity to dance in competitions and performances. CLOSED! CLASS IS FULL. We opened another petite rec team 4-5pm.

Open to any dancer ages 11&up that wants the opportunity to dance in competitions and performances. Recommended to have at least one year ballet and one year jazz training.