Students will learn a short combo in an inviting, judgment-free space in a variety of styles, including tap, ballet, contemporary, pro dance team, jazz, and hip hop.

It is based in downtown Brooklyn, convenient to all subways. Its beginner classes explore tap styles from different periods. Cost begins at $15 for a drop-in class.

Learning can be intimidating for a beginner, but it’s a fun way to work out, once you get the hang of it.

Tamara Beckwith Pat Brown, a 65-year-old retired gym teacher, had wanted to learn tap-dancing for quite some time, but seeing “La La Land” in January gave her a renewed sense of excitement.

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