LBP SCHOOL OF DANCE | RAVENSWOOD MANOR, CHICAGO
Tap Classes in Chicago for Every Level
From your first shuffles and flaps to fast, intricate rhythms, our tap program builds timing, clean sound, and real musicality — in the heart of Chicago's north side.
4630 N. Francisco Ave, Chicago IL 60625 | Beginners Welcome | Nonprofit studio since 1954
LBP School of Dance offers tap dance classes for kids and teens of all levels in Chicago's Ravenswood Manor neighborhood. From Basic 1 Tap for brand-new dancers to advanced, fast-footed Perfection classes, LBP has a class to match every dancer. As a nonprofit studio on Chicago's North Side, we serve families across Ravenswood, Lincoln Square, Albany Park, and Andersonville in a welcoming, encouraging environment where every dancer is challenged and supported.
Tap is one of the most joyful, rhythmic forms of dance — part movement, part music. Our program builds percussive technique from the ground up: clean shuffles, flaps, and time steps first, then speed, syncopation, and personal style. Whether you're enrolling a brand-new beginner, a competitive teen, or yourself as an adult dancer, there's a place for you on the floor.
TAP CLASSES | CHICAGO
Rhythm, Sound & Precision
Tap dance is about making music with your feet. At LBP, students learn to create clean, percussive sounds with their tap shoes through rhythm and movement — developing timing, coordination, and control while working through rhythmic steps, combinations, and energetic exercises set to a range of music. Classes are welcoming and beginner-friendly, with small class sizes and experienced instructors at every level. No experience necessary to start.
WHAT TO WEAR
Tap Dress Code at LBP School of Dance
All students should arrive dressed and ready to move. Hair must be secured off of the face for every class
Clothing: Comfortable, movement-friendly clothing that doesn't obscure the visible lines of the body. Hair pulled securely off of the face in a ponytail or bun
Shoes: Tap shoes are required for class. Not sure which pair is right for your dancer's level? Ask us and we will help to point you in the right direction.
CLASSES
Tap Classes by Level
Our level system grows with each dancer. Placement for Basic is by age; higher levels are guided by the instructor. Not sure where to start? Contact us and we'll help.
Basic 1 Tap
Our beginner tap dance class in Chicago introduces new dancers to the fundamentals of percussive movement. Students learn to create clean, rhythmic sounds with their tap shoes — shuffles, flaps, and basic steps — while building timing, coordination, and musicality in a welcoming, no-pressure environment. No experience needed.
SCHEDULE
Thur 4:00 pm
Basic 2 Tap
Basic 2 Tap builds on the fundamentals with faster combinations and a growing vocabulary of steps. Dancers sharpen their timing and clarity of sound, work toward clean time steps and shuffle patterns, and develop the rhythm and control to progress toward intermediate tap.
SCHEDULE
Thur 5:00 pm
Intermediate 1 & 2 Tap
Intermediate Tap expands technique with more intricate rhythms, quicker footwork, and longer combinations. Students refine tone, speed, and precision while developing musicality and the syncopated patterns that define strong intermediate tap dancing. Instructor placement required.
SCHEDULE
Thur 6:00 pm
Advanced 1 & 2 Tap
Advanced 1/2 Tap challenges experienced dancers with complex rhythmic patterns, fast footwork, and intricate combinations that demand both technical precision and musicality. Students refine their sound quality, timing, and stage presence while building the stamina required for longer, more demanding routines. This class is designed for tap dancers who have a strong technical foundation and are ready to push their skills toward a more advanced, performance-ready level.
SCHEDULE
Wed 7:00 pm
Perfection 1 Tap
The entry point into LBP's Perfection tap program. Perfection 1 dancers train at a significantly elevated level, working through demanding rhythmic combinations, faster tempos, and the kind of sound clarity and control that defines pre-professional tap. Musicality, precision, and performance quality are emphasized in every combination. Instructor placement required.
SCHEDULE
Tue 6:00 pm
Perfection 2/3 Tap
LBP's highest tap level, combining Perfection 2 and 3 dancers in one advanced class. Students tackle complex, multi-layered rhythmic work, rapid combinations, and choreography built for performance at the highest standard in our curriculum. Technical mastery, musicality, and genuine artistry come together as dancers refine the stage presence expected at this level. Instructor placement required.
SCHEDULE
Tue 7:00 pm
Adult Tap
A relaxed, welcoming tap class for adult beginners and returning dancers of all experience levels. Students build rhythm, timing, and coordination while learning percussive footwork in a supportive, no-pressure environment — no prior dance experience necessary.
SCHEDULE
Tue. 8:00 pm
AN INCLUSIVE STUDIO
More Ways to Move at LBP School of Dance
LBP School of Dance has been a nonprofit dance studio in Chicago's Ravenswood Manor since 1954, built on a simple belief: everyone can dance. We welcome dancers of every age, level, background, and body — from age 3 to 93 — into a warm, supportive community where each student is both challenged and celebrated.
Tap is just one of the many disciplines we teach. Dancers are encouraged to explore and cross-train across styles, and many take tap alongside ballet, jazz, hip hop, acro, lyrical or contemporary to grow into more complete, versatile movers. View our full schedule.