GHM ON-DEMAND
“Beginner Tap” Lessons
No tap shoes required! Fall in love with tap dance while improving cognition, stamina, coordination & musicality in easily digestible, bite-sized lessons!
It’s never too late to learn to tap!
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WHO IS THIS FOR?
· All levels, all styles, all ages
· Perfect for beginners
· For everyone who has always wanted to learn how tap
· For anyone who misses tap
· Perfect for those recovering from injuries & wanting to keep your mind sharp with low impact dance
· Anyone wanting a fun way to challenge their body AND brain to improve cognitive function
· Anyone who wants to supplement their standard dance training with a style that improves musicality & coordination
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WHAT MAKES THIS DIFFERENT?
· Galen’s expert teaching makes learning tap dance easy to understand, relatable & achievable.
· No tap shoes required (thin-soled sneakers or hard-soled dress shoes recommended)
· Can join from the comfort of your home!
· No stress, no pressure
· Can be done sitting down or on your commute
· Lifetime access to the lessons
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WHEN IS THIS FOR?
· Anytime, anywhere!
· With lifetime access to the classes, repeat these lessons weekly for consistent strengthening of coordination, stamina, cognitive skills & as a fun alternative to regular workouts!
9-Lesson Bundle
While you may purchase each chapter à la carte below, get the best value by purchasing all 9 lessons in a bundle here!
Chapter 1: Basic Tap Vocabulary (3 lessons)
Chapter 2: Follow-Alongs (3 lessons)
Chapter 3: Call and Response (3 lessons)
Follow the videos in the order listed for maximum training!
Purchase each lesson à la carte at $29.99 each, or get all 3 chapters (9 lessons total) at a discounted price in this bundle! For consistency in your physical & cognitive training, repeat these lessons multiple times a week.
À LA CARTE Lessons
Don’t want the bundle? Purchase the chapters individually here. We recommend taking the lessons in the order they are listed below.
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Chapter 1: “Basic Tap Vocabulary”
3 different 10-minute lessons that are fun, simple to digest, & easy to understand. In each lesson, a basic tap step is taught that can then be used to create a full routine. Take this series before taking the "Follow-Along" & "Call and Response" series.
Chapter 2: “Follow-Alongs”
Follow Galen as she leads you in 3 different 5-minute lessons of uninterrupted tap dancing using the vocabulary you built in Chapter 1. Can be done as a tap warm-up or as fun, engaging stand-alone exercises.
Chapter 3: “Call and Response”
3 different 8-minute brain-building games of "Call and Response". Each lesson gets progressively complex. Rotate these 3 days a week to consistently improve your body AND your brain.
Galen’s tap experience:
With 30 years of tap experience, Galen is one of the few commercial dance choreographers who has choreographed tap for the stage & screen.
Whether it was prepping John Stamos for his Broadway debut in “Bye Bye Birdie”, performing a show-stopping tap trio on Star Search, choreographing updated renditions of “Singing In The Rain” & “Puttin’ On the Ritz” for international television, or her 5 years performing across the nation with Tapsounds Underground, Galen’s passion for tap is palpable.
Her viral tap routines to “Blinding Lights”, “Alien Superstar” and “ Wonder” have reignited a love of tap in enthusiasts around the world.
GALEN’S TAP ROUTINES
Want to learn Galen’s popular tap routines like “Blinding Lights”, “Alien Superstar” and “A Change is Gonna Come”? Fill out this form! If enough people want tutorials of the routines, we’ll make it happen!
Tap History
Tap is one of the few Great American Arts. It has a deep, rich history steeped in Black American culture. Take a deep dive here!
Tap Shoe Recommendations
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✺ FAQ ✺
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Hobbyist dancers, actors, singers, pre-professional dancers, professional dancers, ex-dancers!
People looking for a way to exercise their bodies & brains in a fresh new way.
Anyone who has wanted to take class from Galen but doesn’t live where she teaches!
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These lessons can be taken at home in a space large enough for you to fully extend your arms. You can watch on your phone, cast it to your TV, watch on your tablet - as long as you can hear Galen speaking, you’re good to go! What Galen is teaching is so much more about the tools that you can mentally apply than any physical requirement.
The tap classes can even be taken sitting down!
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All purchased GHM On-Demand video content has lifetime accessibility!
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Galen has worked extremely hard on these videos & we appreciate you respecting the hard work she's done by not publicly posting the lessons.
You are welcome to share clips on social media of your favorite snippets or reactions to what you’ve learned, etc!
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GHM On-Demand is only available where wi-fi is accessible.
If your video is having trouble loading, please check your internet connection & troubleshoot from there.
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GHM Video On-Demand is inclusive to all ages, levels, & walks of life.
If the instruction is too advanced, the concepts that Galen teaches are just as important as getting the choreography itself!
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We recommend having traction for your feet (avoid socks on a slippery floor, for example).
A notebook would be great to have if you’re a notetaker. Notebooks are available for purchase in Galen’s Store.
No other equipment is required.
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We encourage you to thoroughly review the available information, sample content, & any provided details before making a purchase decision. If you encounter any technical issues or have concerns about your purchase, our support team is here to assist you in finding a resolution. We appreciate your understanding & commitment to the learning experience provided through our digital content.