Tap Workshop with
​ELANA TIBERI

July 6th, 13th and 20th
7:15 to 8:15 PM

About the Classes:

Designed for intermediate level adult tappers, this 3-week workshop focuses on learning and refining a choreographed tap piece. Each class will include a warm-up, center combinations, and across-the-floor exercises, with the majority of class time dedicated to choreography, musicality, and performance quality.
Prior tap experience is required, as the pace of the class is intended for dancers with a solid foundation in tap technique. Join us for a fun and focused opportunity to build skills, challenge yourself, and dance alongside fellow tap enthusiasts.

About the Instructor:

Elana began dancing at the age of 2 at Dancation in Old Bridge, New Jersey, where she trained extensively in commercial styles including ballet, tap, jazz, hip hop, lyrical, and musical theater. She went on to earn her BFA in Dance from Temple University in Philadelphia, where she expanded her training to include modern dance techniques such as Graham, Cunningham, and Limón. During her time at Temple, Elana studied under renowned artists including Kun-Yang Lin (KYLD), Megan Bridge (Fidget), and Dr. Kariamu Welsh, founder of the Umfundalai Pan-African dance technique.
Elana has performed professionally throughout Philadelphia and New York City, with highlights including a featured role as the Evil Queen in the original dance production Bedtime Stories, as well as serving as a backup dancer for a Miss Gay America contestant.
In addition to her dance career, Elana holds a Doctorate of Physical Therapy and specializes in pediatric care, with a focus on musculoskeletal conditions and neurodevelopmental dysfunction. She is passionate about integrating her knowledge of the human body into her teaching, encouraging safe, expressive movement for dancers of all levels.
Elana is thrilled to be joining the Urbana Fine Arts family and looks forward to inspiring the next generation of performers!