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Best Places For Tap Dancing Lessons In Minnesota

Whether it's your kids that want to tap or you, there are so many options for tap lessons in Minnesota. Home of talented teachers and professional tappers, Minnesota offers lessons in every corner of the state. Encourage your kids focus their energy on tapping and moving rather than sitting in front of a computer all day. The energy found in dance studios keeps all learners of tap engaged and excited about dance. Check out these top tappers in the state.

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Lake Harriet Dance Center
6438 Lyndale Ave. S
Richfield, MN 55423
(612) 861-1812
www.balletrichfieldmn.com

A popular dance center that has been in the community for a long time, Lake Harriet Dance Center has been teaching tap, ballet, modern and all forms of dance to the community. Focusing on the jazz influences that made tap a popular form of dance, Lake Harriet Dance Center encourages students to learn and love to tap. Professionals train and teach all ages and all levels of tappers with regular lessons and workshops to help improve technique. Enjoy a wide variety of options for learning to tap and find a class and time that fits you perfectly.

Dance Spectrum
975-C Grand Ave.
St. Paul, MN 55105
(651) 224-8951
www.dancespectrum.com

Located in the Summit Hill neighborhood of St. Paul, Dance Spectrum has been offering professional tap lessons for over 30 years. Serious about turning out great tap students, Dance Spectrum offers  youth classes to ages 2-18. The younger students participate in a combo class that touches on several different forms of dance, while the older students concentrate on their favorite form. Tap is a specialty at Dance Spectrum and all students participate in a recital in order to give them the experience of performing in front of an audience. A unique class also offered at Dance Spectrum is musical theatre tap, for those with an aptitude for singing and acting as well as tapping. Kids from all over the Twin Cities discover a love of tap at the Spectrum.

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Zenon Dance Company
528 Hennepin Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55403
(612) 338-1101
www.zenondance.org

Zenon is one of the favorite places in Minneapolis to take dance and witness some amazing performances. A dance company and school in one building, Zenon teachers are also regular performers of dance. Check out a class you may be interested in during an open house and get on the list, because classes tend to fill up fast. While there are not many options for youth tap lessons, there are several opportunities for those age 15 and over to get tapping. Tap lessons are offered to all levels of tappers and provide supportive and stylish experiences surrounding this much-loved form of dance.

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Dreamdance Academy
5713 Grand Ave.
Duluth, MN 55807
(218) 464-4700
www.dreamdanceacademy.org

Living in the northern part of Minnesota? There is still a great place to take tap and find a studio that is passionate about teaching. Dreamdance Academy offers a wide array of dance class options and an opportunity to continue with dance as a lifelong hobby. The studio owner believes that dance is a great way for children to express themselves and stay active at the same time. Tap is offered to every age and as a combination class for those under 5. Have fun and learn great moves at Dreamdance.

Larkin Dance Studio
1400 Highway 36E
St. Paul, MN 55109
(651) 770-0764
www.larkindancestudio.com

Interested in training for competition? Larkin Dance Studio specializes in preparing students for dance competitions and flawless performances. A studio that has been sharing dance to the community for over 50 years, Larkin Dance has supported dance moms and dads while their kids learn professional dance. From hip-hop to tap, classes teach the origins of dance and the art of performance. Learn from instructors with a ton of tap experience and nurture your urge to dance at Larkin.

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Andrea Wodele is a freelance writer who has lived in the Twin Cities for the last 10 years. Her hobbies include exercising, driving kids around, watching Minnesota sports, and reading self-help literature. Examiner.com.

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