Loyola Park Winter Adult Classes

6:00pm - 7:00pm Adult Absolute Beginner Tap taught by Kelsey Nickens

Tap dance class for ages 16+, this class is beginner-focused and senior-friendly, and will move at a slower pace to ensure you can learn in a non-stressful environment. First time taking tap dance or putting your shoes back on after years? Wanting to brush up the basics for a musical theater audition? Looking for an activity that is musical, creative, analytical, and physical all in one? This class is for you! Drop in or enroll for a session to grow, learn, have fun, and exercise both mind and body! This class is taught by Chicago Tap Theatre Apprentice Kelsey Nickens, who has years of teaching experience and loves helping dancers and movers reach their goals and enjoy being in a rhythm community together. Students will learn tap dance basic steps and vocabulary as well as musical terms, and class will blend technique, combinations, and tap history.

7:00pm - 8:00pm Adult Advanced Beginner Tap taught by Kelsey Nickens

Tap dance class for ages 16+, this class is for tap dancers who are already comfortable with the basics to expand their skills and knowledge in a slightly more challenging, yet noncompetitive environment. Drop in or enroll for a session to grow, learn, have fun, and exercise both mind and body! This class is taught by Chicago Tap Theatre Apprentice Kelsey Nickens, who has years of teaching experience and loves helping dancers and movers reach their goals and enjoy being in a rhythm community together. Students will learn tap dance steps and vocabulary as well as musical terms, and class will blend technique, combinations, and tap history.

Registration will open the week of November 30, 2026.