TAP
Overview
Asia Pacific Dance Association's Tap Evolution syllabus provides each student with solid technical training, performance training, and the platform to create, achieve and grow as a dancer and artist. From Rhythm Rockets through to Solo Seal, our tappers also work with the NZAMD syllabus, sitting both exams from Fleet Feet onwards.
Since we began working with the Tap Evolution syllabus, we are incredibly proud to have had many dancers place in the top 5 in Australasia. Our senior tappers have placed in the NZAMD scholarship, competing with dancers from around New Zealand.
Students work towards sitting a mid-year exam and then in term 3 and 4 they work on an item for our annual show.
Competition work is offered in solos, duos, trios and troupes. Entry is through invitation or audition processes.
Book your free trial today to find our why our classes offer the best of tap dance in Auckland.
Classes
Age at 31 Dec | Class | Level APDA | Level NZAMD | Classes per week | Class Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3-4 years | Tiny Tappers | N/A | N/A | One | Foundation |
5 years | Baby Beats | Pre-Primary Tap | N/A | One | Exam |
6 years | Super Striker One | Primary Tap One | N/A | One | Exam |
7 years | Super Striker Two | Primary Tap Two | N/A | One | Exam |
8 years | Super Striker Three | Junior Tap One | N/A | One | Exam |
9 years | Rhythm Rockets One | Junior Tap Two | N/A | One | Exam |
10 years | Rhythm Rockets Two | Junior Tap Three | N/A | Two | Exam + Extend |
11 years | Rhythm Rockets Three | Elementary Tap One | N/A | Two | Exam + Extend |
12 years | Fleet Feet One | Elementary Tap Two | Level Five | Two | x2 Exams |
13 years | Fleet Feet Two | Elementary Tap Three | Level Six | Two | x2 Exams |
14 years | Fleet Feet Three | Intermediate Tap One | Level Seven | Two | x2 Exams |
15 years | Beat Master One | Intermediate Tap Two | Level Eight | Two | x2 Exams |
16 years | Beat Master Two | Intermediate Tap Three | Level Nine | Two | x2 Exams |
17 years | Beat Master Three | Advanced Tap One | Solo Seal | Two | x2 Exams |
18 years | Legends | Advanced Tap Two | One | Exam |
Tap class guide by age
Tap follows the APDA Tap Evolution syllabus, and from Fleet Feet dancers also sit NZAMD exams. Levels go by age on 31 December. Your free trial is one class per style.
Tap for little ones to 6 year olds
One 30-minute class a week on Saturday, learning tap foundations to happy music. Tiny Tappers is for ages 3–4 and shares a class with Baby Beats.
| Level (age on 31 Dec) | Day & time | Classes a week | Free trial |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tiny Tappers (3–4) & Baby Beats | Sat 9:00–9:30am | 1 | Book free trial |
| Super Striker One (6) | Sat 10:00–10:30am | 1 | Book free trial |
Tap for 7–8 year olds
One class a week. Super Striker Three dancers sit the APDA Junior 1 tap exam mid-year.
| Level (age on 31 Dec) | Day & time | Classes a week | Free trial |
|---|---|---|---|
| Super Striker Two (7) | Thu 3:30–4:00pm | 1 | Book free trial |
| Super Striker Three (8) | Fri 3:45–4:30pm | 1 | Book free trial |
Tap for 9–11 year olds
Rhythm Rockets One is one class a week. From Rhythm Rockets Two, tap is two classes a week and both are required: the level class plus Rhythm Rockets Extend on Wednesday. New to tap at 9–11? Start in Rhythm Rockets One.
| Level (age on 31 Dec) | Day & time | Classes a week | Free trial |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rhythm Rockets One (9) | Thu 6:15–7:00pm | 1 | Book free trial |
| Rhythm Rockets Two (10) | Fri 6:45–7:30pm + Rhythm Rockets Extend Wed 5:00–5:45pm | 2 (both required) | Book free trial |
| Rhythm Rockets Three (11) | Mon 3:30–4:15pm + Rhythm Rockets Extend Wed 5:00–5:45pm | 2 (both required) | Book free trial |
Tap for 12–14 year olds
Fleet Feet is two classes a week, both required: one APDA class and one NZAMD class, with two exams a year.
| Level (age on 31 Dec) | Day & time | Classes a week | Free trial |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fleet Feet One (12) | Wed 4:00–5:00pm (APDA) + Fri 7:30–8:30pm (NZAMD) | 2 (both required) | Book free trial |
| Fleet Feet Two (13) | Mon 6:15–7:15pm (NZAMD) + Wed 7:30–8:30pm (APDA) | 2 (both required) | Book free trial |
| Fleet Feet Three (14) | Mon 7:15–8:15pm (NZAMD) + Tue 6:00–7:00pm (APDA) | 2 (both required) | Book free trial |
Tap for 15–18 year olds
Beat Master levels are two classes a week, both required (APDA and NZAMD). Legends is one class a week.
| Level (age on 31 Dec) | Day & time | Classes a week | Free trial |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beat Master One (15) | Not running in 2026 | — | — |
| Beat Master Two (16) | Tue 9:15–10:15am (APDA) + Thu 2:45–3:30pm (NZAMD) | 2 (both required) | Book free trial |
| Beat Master Three (17) | Tue 7:30–8:00pm (NZAMD) + Thu 8:00–9:00pm (APDA) | 2 (both required) | Book free trial |
| Legends (18) | Wed 8:30–9:30pm | 1 | Ask us |
Open tap and adult tap
Open Tap is one class a week for tappers 11 and over. Free trials for Open Tap open in 2027. Adult Tap is for beginners and anyone coming back to tap, and works towards a Masters Games routine each year.
| Level (age on 31 Dec) | Day & time | Classes a week | Free trial |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open Tap (11+) | Thu 7:00–8:00pm | 1 | Trials open 2027 |
| Adult Tap | Wed 6:30–7:30pm | 1 | Book free trial |
Tap troupes and competition
Troupes, solos, duos and trios are by invitation or audition, and troupes start from age 6. Troupe and competition dancers must also take their tap exam classes.
| Level (age on 31 Dec) | Day & time | Classes a week | Free trial |
|---|---|---|---|
| Junior Tap Troupe | Thu 4:00–4:45pm | 1 | By invitation |
| Senior Tap Troupe (12+) | Mon 5:15–6:15pm | 1 | By invitation |
Common questions
- Is Rhythm Rockets One two classes a week?
- No. Rhythm Rockets One is one class a week (Thursday 6:15pm). Two classes start at Rhythm Rockets Two.
- My 9–11 year old is new to tap. Where do they start?
- Rhythm Rockets One. Book a free trial of the Thursday class.
- Why two classes from Fleet Feet?
- Dancers sit both APDA and NZAMD exams, so there is one class for each.
- Can adults learn tap?
- Yes. Adult Tap on Wednesday 6:30pm is made for beginners and returners.
- Are tap exams compulsory?
- No, but we highly recommend them.
Times are for Term 4 2026. Pricing varies based on class size: see timetable and fees. Questions? Ask us.