Our Instructors - LuAnne

 

 

Instructor Q+A            
 
Name: LuAnne
 
Hometown: Harrisburg, Pa
 

Tap Pup since 2006
 
How long have you been tapping?

Since the age of 9
 
What was your first dance school?  
I attended my first dance school at the age of 9, Deanna’s School of Dance in Steelton, PA, but I credit my real dance training coming from Vicki’s Studio of Rhythm in Steelton, PA.  I took from Vicki Grubic at the age of 11 and became her student teacher at the age of 13.
 
Who is your favorite tap dancer?

Gene Kelly
 
What is your favorite thing about teaching Tap Pups?

Watching a first-time tapper learn how to tap.  The look on their face and their excitement is priceless!

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

Not to get frustrated.  The steps will come to you.  You are there to learn, have a good time and make new friends.  We are all in this together.
 
What does Happiness Through Tap mean to you?  

When I was younger I always loved my dance classes.  After all of those years, I never thought I would get back to tapping.  But after starting tap class again, it is like I never left.  I look around in all of my classes and everyone seems to have this glow about them.  I now know that this is “Happiness Through Tap.”