Our Instructors - Andrea Catlin

Instructor Q+A            
 
Name: Andrea Catlin
 
Hometown: Harrisburg, PA
 

Tap Pup since 1997 – member of the very first class.
 
How long have you been tapping?

I am an original Tap Pup - I started in Vicki's first class for West Shore Recreation in 1997
 
What was your first dance school?  
Never had any dance before Tap Pups!
 
Who is your favorite tap dancer?

I love ‘em all - the ease of Gene Kelly, the edge of  Savion Glover.  

What is your favorite thing about teaching Tap Pups?

Seeing the excitement when they master a step -- that "click" moment!

 
What is your best advice for a brand new Tap Pup?

Relax and have fun with it!
 
What does Happiness Through Tap mean to you?  

Through the Tap Pups I've found the happiness of accomplishment when a step or combination makes sense; but mostly “happiness through tap” represents the friends I've made in the program.