Jason Samuels Smith Tap

Taylor: "Jason's Advanced Tap Repertory class was a really great experience, even though tap is not my specialty."




Earlier this week Ms. Allen came in each Level's class and told us that whoever thinks they can tap pretty well to go and take Tap Master Jason Samuels Smith's Rep class. At first I wasn't going to go because I didn't think I could handle the class, but a few of my classmates persuaded me to go and just try it out, so I did. The first day was pretty good and as the week went by it got more challenging. Jason told us on the first day that if it gets to the point where this is too difficult for us that he wouldn't be offended at all if we decide to pull ourselves out of the piece. I wasn't about to just quit just because I wasn't in my comfort zone, so me and a few other dancers went into open space in the game room at the dorms and practiced the steps several times until we got it down packed. Of course it was frustrating because I knew tap wasn't my thing, but I was happy I did it because there's always going to be times in life when I can't grasp something right of the bat, but I need to work hard to overcome it.  




Pictures and videos coming soon!! :)