The ABC's of Tap Dance

Learn the ABCs of Tap Dance in a beginner-friendly class designed for adults, building rhythm, coordination, and confidence one step at a time.

Ages 16+

Gloria Esenwein

Gloria is a dancer/teacher/choreographer and licensed massage therapist. Gloria attended Chicago’s Rhythm World and teacher training with Diane Walker, Bril Barret, Linda Sohl-Ellison and Jason Janas. She is excited to share her inspiration with beginner and more advanced dancers!

Gloria has taught modern, jazz, tap, and improvisation as a 25+ year member of the Cincinnati dance community. She has taught and led movement workshops for senior citizens, MRDD adults and residents of healthcare facilities. Her tap dance studies have included classes with Gregory Hines, Diane Walker, and Savion Glover. She organized the first celebration in Cincinnati, of National Tap Dance Day, and established Women of Sole, and The Step Sisters, local rhythm tap performing groups. She employs a call and response method in teaching, along with humor and tap history.

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