For Intermediate to Intermediate/Advanced Level

Join Jared as he blasts you out of your tap “comfort zone” and into a place of self-expression. He will guide you through a warm-up and three explosive combinations. In this video you will learn choreography and find those places within the steps where you can add your personality and dance comfortably. Jared’s charisma will motivate and inspire you so that you won’t get caught up in a web of concentration, sound and discipline. You will find security in yourself and in your body that enables you to learn in a comfortable state of relaxation, allowing for steady gains and progress. Relax your body and mind, let the music of tap guide you down paths of countless possibilities.

Jared Grimes has, on numerous occasions danced alongside legends such as Gregory Hines, Fayard Nicholas, Arthur Duncan and performed for timeless icons such as Ben Vereen, Debbie Allen, and Jerry Lewis. Performance credits include The North Carolina Youth Tap Ensemble, Musical legend, Mariah Carey, and various others artists such as Common, Salt N Peppa, EnVogue, and the Roots. Other credits include “Babes in Arms,” “Sammy,” “Sophisticated Ladies,” and “Vaudeville.” His commercial credits include Coca-Cola and television shows such as CBS’ “Star Search,” “Showtime at the Apollo,” ABC Family’s “Dance Fever” and The Jerry Lewis Telethon. His feature film credits include “Little Manhattan” and “First Born.”