HOW TO JUDGE: TAP
Judging tap starts with listening.
Great tap adjudication goes beyond what you see on stage. Rhythm, musicality, clarity of sound, and the relationship between movement and music all play an essential role in fair, informed assessment.
Join experienced tap educator and TDLI Certified Adjudicator Roxanne for an expert-led, online deep dive into tap adjudication. This genre-specific session will help you better understand what to listen for, what to prioritize, and how to provide meaningful feedback that supports dancers' growth.
WHO IS THIS FOR?
Adjudicators looking to strengthen their knowledge and confidence in tap
Dance professionals preparing to step into adjudication
Experienced adjudicators wanting to refine their genre-specific assessment skills
WHAT WILL YOU TAKE AWAY?
A practical framework for assessing and scoring tap routines
A deeper understanding of rhythm, musicality, and sound quality
Greater confidence in identifying what matters across different ages and levels
Stronger vocabulary for specific, constructive critiques that go beyond “clean sounds”
REady to strengthen your tap feedback?
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HOW TO JUDGE: TAP
🗓 December 10, 2027
⏰ 10AM - 1PM PCT/ Vancouver Time
💻 Online via Zoom
Standard Pricing: $249 + GST | TDLI Member Pricing: $219 + GST
Deadline to Register: November 15, 2027
MEET YOUR FACILITATOR
ROXANNE TACKIE
Roxanne brings 20 years of experience as a dance educator, including the past decade leading the tap program at Shelley Shearer School of Dance in Winnipeg. She has taught at workshops and conventions across Canada and holds certifications as a tap instructor through the Tap Dance Centre and as an adjudicator through TDLI.
Passionate about helping dancers receive thoughtful, constructive feedback, Roxanne is committed to making tap adjudication more accessible to judges of all genre backgrounds. Her approach emphasizes listening with intention, understanding the foundations of tap, and giving critiques that genuinely support dancers' development.