Bill’s 6-Week Tap Bootcamp
for
Advanced Beginner – Intermediate
Created & Presented by
Bill Simpson
Award-winning creator of the acclaimed
Just TAP video course series.
Before we continue…
Bill’s 6-Week Tap Bootcamp runs on specific dates (students move through the content at roughly the same time).
Join the waitlist below to notified when the Bootcamp is happening again.
What it’s all about:
The magic of tap dance, of course.
Together over 6 weeks,
we’ll dive into a series of fun, high-quality video lessons, crafted to supercharge the next phase of your journey in tap dance.
Over the 6 weeks, you will:
- Refine your tap dance technique.
- Build range, strength, stamina and speed.
- Develop an effective tap practice routine that you enjoy.
- Build your tap-vocabulary with ‘unlock’ steps that pave the way to happy, efficient intermediate and advanced level tapping.
- Build confidence. Lots.
- Learn how to set up your learning and practice space so as not to result in cranky neighbors (or divorce).
- Discover a next level of tap-happiness through 3 ultra-fun tap combinations (to music!) crafted exclusively for the Bootcamp.
- Connect directly with Bill and other new tap friends across the world through weekly community video calls with Bill and the team, where students can ask questions, receive targeted feedback, share stories, celebrations and challenges, talk tap dance and everything else.
Upon completing the 6-Week Tap Bootcamp,
you’ll feel excited, motivated and very ready to exit your living room in style, to dazzle the dance studio, or maybe-just-maybe…the stage.
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“Clear and easy to follow, with the perfect amount of challenge. A one in a million experience. I never would have thought I’d be able to tap like this!”
– Emma
Sydney, Australia
Also included:
Regular email contact from Bill to help guide, motivate and keep you accountable across the 6 weeks.
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“From the first day until the last, I felt supported, challenged and embraced – I learned so much and got a big suitcase full of tap material, all so well explained.”
– Kerstin
Germany
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is welcome?
Everyone! Welcome! As with Just TAP, the content is designed for adult viewers, but is also appropriate for younger tappers. It’s recommended that students have covered the fundamentals of tap dance, and have some experience learning combinations (what we call ‘Advanced Beginner’). If you’ve completed Just TAP: How To Tap For Advanced Beginners (course two), then you’re in the right place. For first-time tap dancers, Just TAP: How to Tap Dance for Absolute Beginners (course one) is still the best starting point.
What if I’m an ‘Intermediate’?
We realize the level terminology can be confusing (What defines ‘Beginner’? What defines ‘Intermediate’?). The great news is that we cover a wide range of material across the 6 weeks – wherever you sit on the tap-spectrum, we guarantee you will be happily challenged and (safely) pushed out of your comfort zone.
What do I need?
As with Just TAP, only yourself and a willingness to commit to both the learning process and to the enjoyment of the learning process (tap simply doesn’t work if you’re not having fun). All the content is designed to be learned and practiced in a small space (if not a living room, then a bedroom, garage, home office, etc); a minimum of 1m x 1m (3ft x 3ft) is required. We talk about setting up your practice space (and clever flooring options) in the very first video.
I’m not very tech-savvy. Is the Bootcamp for me? What technology will I need?
Don’t worry – we’ll walk you through all the steps required to get everything setup, so that you’re all set and ready to roll with access to the content (video and written) and the weekly community video calls. In addition to the recommendations for practice space above, as long as you have a computer, tablet or smartphone (with internet access, of course), we’ll talk you through the rest.
How are the lessons delivered?
All students will receive online access to a ‘Bootcamp Library’, where the video lessons and supporting documentation are released at the beginning of each week (viewable across devices). Lessons are filmed from the back (as if you were taking an in-person class with Bill). Lessons are pre-recorded to guarantee video quality, as well as avoid internet drop-outs and sound-syncing annoyances.
What is the time commitment required?
Students will require an average of 70 minutes each week to dedicate to the video learning content. Students are also recommended to allocate a minimum of 15 minutes per day for practice over the 6 weeks (this number is flexible and naturally differs from student to student). One of the first things talked about in the Bootcamp is finding / creating your ideal practice routine.
How long will I have access to the material for?
Students will have access to the video content for a minimum of 45 days after completing the Bootcamp (an additional 6 weeks), with an option to extend access to the content if required. But remember, the Bootcamp has been crafted to deliver real results when committed to across a 6-week timeline. If it’s not the time, then it’s not the time.
When do the live calls take place?
For each call, we offer two different time options for Bootcampers to join (both hosted by Bill):
- Wednesdays 12:30am Pacific Time (Best for UK, Europe, Australia) – Check your timezone.
- Wednesdays 5:30pm Pacific Time (Best for America) – Check your timezone.
Join one or both as you please! As with any events we run, Bootcampers are encouraged to share openly, but never forced to do or take part in anything they don’t feel comfortable with.
Need to miss a call? Don’t worry – calls are be recorded and shared as replay videos.
Is there a money-back guarantee?
We feel confident you’ll love the 6-Week Tap Bootcamp, but if you find it’s not for you, then no sweat! We’ll gladly refund your investment (available for the first two weeks of the Bootcamp only).
Do you offer scholarships and/or payment plans?
We certainly do – several spots in each Bootcamp are allocated for gifted scholarships, and also for alternate payment options including pay it forward or pay what you can. We’ll also gladly work with you to find a payment structure that works for your situation. Don’t hesitate to send us a message here – we’d love to hear more about you, and how we can help.
I’ve done the Bootcamp before – can I do it again?
Hello, Bootcamper! We’ve missed you. Yes, you can absolutely experience the Bootcamp again. Past students receive a 50% discount on the Bootcamp investment. Drop us a message and let’s make it happen!
When and where do I sign up?
The sign-up window for the 6-Week Tap Bootcamp opens for a few days, approximately 2 weeks prior to the start date. Check back to this page, or sign-up to the waitlist to be notified.
What others are saying.
Dale
Surrey, UK
"Bill is an inspirational tap teacher. As with his Just Tap course, the 6-Week-Tap-Bootcamp was beautifully presented and well thought-out to take participants to the next level. With a great collection of practice drills, technical drills and combinations in each session, the six weeks take you on a breathless tap adventure through a wonderful array of music. I have enough material now to work on for months. Highly recommended."
Cathy
Maryland, USA
"The clarity of what Bill is actually doing in each new step translates wonderfully well on video. It's a testament to him, his excellent teaching and his personality that he can make a video class feel so fulfilling, especially given the range of levels of tappers he has to consider. I feel like I know him now. His warmth, encouragement and superb tap skills are a gift."
Sarah
New York, USA
"Bill is a wonderful teacher who provides students with exercises and combinations which provide a 'just right' challenge for advanced-beginner students, allowing us to experience the joy of tap dancing all while pushing us to improve our skill level. These classes have prepared me to participate in other higher level classes in the 'real world'. "
Sigrid
Alaska, USA
"The 6-Week Tap Bootcamp was a blast. Superb teaching, plenty of challenges, and loads of fun. I recommend it to anyone."
Art
Texas, USA
"If you have some background in tap, I HIGHLY recommend Bill Simpson's 6-Week Tap Bootcamp. Enjoyable, fun, big-time learning, challenging, well-made . . . it's all there."
Yvonne
California, USA
"I loved, loved, loved the 6-Week Tap Bootcamp. It kept me active and challenged the whole 6 weeks. Bill is a great teacher and dancer. Clearly, he loves tap and teaching others to love it too."
Clara
Victoria, Australia
"This is a wonderful series of lessons for anyone with some tap basics under their belt. They are challenging, in a really good way. Bill is an inspiring and encouraging teacher as well as being a great tapper...the two don’t always go together. I’m so pleased to have had the opportunity to be a part of this bootcamp."
Ryan
Saskatchewan, Canada
"The 6-Week-Tap-Bootcamp was a perfect set of next steps after completing Bill's Just Tap series. It was easy to follow and provided the perfect amount of incremental challenges as the Bootcamp went on.
I continue to be thrilled with all these new discoveries I am making in my tap abilities, and the way Bill teaches it all makes it totally achievable. Thank you, Bill!"
Rachel
London, UK
"Bill is an excellent tap teacher. He breaks down the steps and explains them clearly to make them manageable. The clarity of his teaching is incredibly useful along with the challenges he throws at you."
Robin
Oregon, USA
"What an amazing experience! I am so thankful for the opportunity to take the 6-week Tap Bootcamp. Bill has put me on my personal path of loving tap and I'm forever grateful!"
Janina
Bavaria, Germany
"I've been impressed, challenged, overwhelmed and deeply inspired by the 6-Week Tap Bootcamp and have really enjoyed being part of such a beautiful, life-changing experience! Thank you so much!"
Terry
Alberta, Canada
"The 6-Week Tap Bootcamp is a blast. It's incredibly challenging, totally engaging and with excellent instruction. Highly recommended."
And so, friends…
…shall we dance?