A chance conversation over a cup of coffee five years ago led to the establishment of a tap dancing class at Doyalson with an average age of 67 which is still going strong.
Corinne Lumb said she was getting to know a group of women over a cuppa after a gym session at Active Fitness Gym, Doyalson, when the “tap revolution” formed.
“We were getting to know each other over coffee after a workout to keep fit,” she said.
“Discussions somehow evolved into tap dance and how we all learnt as children.
“Having taught adults in Sydney, I offered to dust off my tap shoes and organise a hall and said I would be happy to teach.
“Primarily the aim was an extension of gym to keep fit.
“Active Fitness heard of our idea and offered a room at a small cost, so I jumped at the offer.”
Lumb said after five years the group was still growing strong.
“It has created a like-minded group achieving amazing results,” she said.
“The group has held two showcases at the gym per year, the last supported by Glen Wood who is highly regarded as the best tap teacher, mentor and dancer in Australia.”
Lumb said the youngest member of the group is 58 and the oldest 75.
“I have nine regulars but am happy to have more,” she said.
For more details call Corinne Lumb on 0400 141 262.