Bringing the FUN
into FITNESS

Tap & Tone

Tap and Tone is a fun fusion of basic tap and modern dance, suitable for all ages, shapes and sizes. Tap your feet to the beat of the music in our special shoes and work out with these energetic classes – dance your way to fitness.

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Some of Our Classes

See some of our other classes below

TapFIT Lite class

Lite

Have you always wanted to do tap and modern dance, but never felt ready for the intense class? Then try our Lite classes! A fun and fantastic way for more mature dancers looking for a really thorough workout in a friendly, sociable atmosphere without a high impact.

Junior classes for 7+

Junior

Junior is a fun, fitness-led dance class for children aged 6+. Led by two primary teachers these thematic based classes bring historic events to life through dance, tapping into your child’s imagination to make learning exciting, while linking exercise with building confidence and feeling good.

Seated

In our Seated classes we believe that music has an incredible effect on all of us. Our sessions are led by trained seated dance and exercise specialists and are designed to suit the individual’s physical, emotional, social, intellectual and spiritual needs. All music tastes are catered for! 

THE DANCER’S STORY

I have taught dance from the age of seventeen, however, life events had taken over, pushing self-care to the background.

Something was missing both physically and mentally and we knew that an adult class was the perfect solution to get us dancing again… Read More

Rachel, Dance Teacher

The fun of dancing

The Benefits of Dance

So what are the benefits? What do you stand to gain from adding dancing as a part of your weekly exercise regime? 

There are more benefits than you might think. It tones your body and improves balance, flexibility and posture, it naturally burns more calories so it’s great for your diet and for weight loss, too, plus it’s fun and sociable.

People underestimate the advantages dance has on the brain – it is important to ‘keep moving’ no matter what age. We offer a variety of classes to the public (please see the timetable to find a class suited to you).

We also work alongside many different groups in the community; the elderly, children/adults with additional support needs and carers. A huge part of our teaching takes place in care settings, predominately Care Homes for the elderly.

Everyone can participate – the sessions can also be undertaken as a chair-based form of exercise. Tap attachments over slippers, top hats on and Frank Sinatra ready! We offer tailor-made seated sessions allowing individuals to strengthen, remain mobile and independent whilst encouraging social interaction.

The music turns on, the tapping begins – not only are we facilitating exercise, but also recreating so many fantastic memories from years gone by.

TapFIT shoes
The fun of dancing

As Seen on STV News

Rachel and dancers Laura and Valerie visited Eastwood Care Home to give residents some outdoor seated exercise. During Covid-19,  restrictions have sadly prevented face-to-face visits.  It was great to see the dancers and staff at Eastwood.

Testimonials

Here’s what some of our Dancers have to say about us.

Rachel is a credit to her Profession

“Rachel has been our Tap fit instructor for over a year. Tap Fit is so beneficial to our clients as it helps with their flexibility, balance and coordination, it keeps them fit and burns calories. It allows them to be socially interactive as sometimes our clients can be socially withdrawn. Rachel is bright and bubbly and brings out the best in our client group, her class has a lasting effect and all our clients look forward to her weekly visit. Our clients have complex mental health problems however the mixture of the music and the dance has a therapeutic effect on the clients who attend the class. We have noticed an improvement in peoples mood and overall wellbeing after the class. The class does not exclude anyone, it welcomes all clients with all different types of disabilities. The participation of the clients is excellent every week, this is due to Rachel’s big personality and the success of the class. Rachel is a credit to her profession.”

Great Atmosphere and Lovely Instructors

“First class this morning and haven’t enjoyed exercising in a room so much in decades! great atmosphere and lovely instructors. I’m hooked.”

Sahara Chungalung

Rachel is so good at what she does

“Omg I absolutely love TAPfit. I have always been interested in dance and was never a tap dancer or a dancer. But this class by Rachel s so energetic and exhausting all at the same time. Rachel is so good at what she does and teaches really well. I don’t classify myself as a tap dancer but I always give it a go. I recommend TAPfit 100%. And everybody that goes to the class are nice to talk to. We are all laughing at the end of the class considering we have been TAPfitting for an hour.”

I’m Hooked on it

“I feel envigorated and energised even after a gruelling day at work. It’s such a great feeling. I’m hooked on it. A lot of it is down to you Rachel, you are uplifting and make it such fun. Thanks!”

Rachel is Lovely and makes it fun

“I really like going to Tapfit, Rachel is lovely and makes it fun. I don’t feel worried about my size as there are lots of different people there. All different ages. I really like the songs, its like going to dancing. It gets me motivated!”

Cara

A Fabulous Way to get Fit

“A fabulous fun way to get/keep fit. Jazz hands at the ready!”

Liz Shearer

All the shuffle ball changes from my childhood are coming back to me

“Just back from my first class and loved it. All the shuffle ball changes from my childhood are coming back to me. Great short routines to help build up fitness and coordination.”

Rhona Robb