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Pop Up Tap Class

With Joseph Lyons-Wolf

Saturday, August 15th
Beginner | 1-2PM
Intermediate/Advanced | 2-3PM

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Beginner Tap
Saturday, August 15th
1-2PM

Have you ever wanted to learn how to tap, or rekindle your passion for percussive dance? This energetic workshop introduces participants to the technique, vocabulary, and social traditions of tap dance. The session will consist of a warm-up, technical instruction, and choreography geared toward the development of rhythmic precision, clarity of sound, and personal style in a supportive environment that is inclusive to a variety of movement backgrounds. Instruction is based in de-colonial and somatic pedagogy that celebrates the cultural roots of the genre. Tap shoes or prior experience is not required! 

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Intermediate/Advanced Tap
Saturday, August 15th
2-3PM

Do you love tap dance and want to level-up your technical skills? This fast-paced workshop is designed to challenge experienced dancers in a joyful and affirming environment. The session will consist of a warm-up, conditioning, across the floor, and choreography. The facilitation will include a range of technical difficulty which grants dancers agency in shaping their individual class experience. Instruction is based in de-colonial and somatic pedagogy that celebrates the cultural roots of the genre. Prior experience in a percussive form is highly encouraged, tap shoes are not required.

Book Your Spot

Saturday, August 15th
Beginner | 1-2PM
Intermediate/Advanced | 2-3PM


$18/Single Class
IMAC 5 & 10 Class Passes accepted.

About the Instructor

Meet Joseph Lyons-Wolf (he/him)

Joseph Lyons-Wolf is an interdisciplinary movement artist currently residing in the greater Indianapolis area. His body of work includes directing and choreographing for regional theaters, education and engagement for Disney on Broadway, and university dance instruction. His academic background includes a B.M. in Musical Theatre from Oklahoma City University, an M.A. in Educational Theatre from New York University, and an M.F.A. in Choreography from Jacksonville University. Joseph's creative work is centered in queer theory and somatic practice while his research interests include de-colonial and culturally-rooted pedagogy for jazz and tap dance as well as dismantling the gender binary in musical theatre choreography. Joseph currently serves as an Assistant Professor of Musical Theatre, Jazz, and Tap Dance at Ball State University. www.josephlyonswolf.com 

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Know Before You Go

Indy Movement Arts is located at 4011 North Pennsylvania Street. Please park along Pennsylvania Street and enter the building via the double door that face Pennsylvania Street. You will see our IMAC and DANCE signs in the windows. Please wear clothing you can comfortably move in and bring water. 

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