Do something special with Rebbetzen Tap

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Above: An introductory video from Kerry Bar-Cohn. She offers hours of fun and skill for Orthodox girls who are bored during the holidays. 

Kerry, a Jewish tap dancing star, has now made dance and drama available to Jewish kids all over the world

Because this is online, it’s available to Jewish kids around the world, no matter their affiliation or where they live. The courses are taught by a Jewish female teacher in Israel using Jewish music.

Location is no longer an obstacle to connecting to Rebbetzen Tap’s unique, sparkly personality.

RIGHT: Rebbetzen Tap

Her mission statement is that as a female Jewish role model, to inspire Jewish children to love being Jewish.

“Dance and drama encourage creativity, co-ordination, self-awareness and self-esteem,” says Kerry.

On the tap course, kids tap to Jewish musicians such as Ari Goldwag, Chanale, Shaindel Antelis, Benny Friedman and Rebbetzen Tap’s own original creations. The online classes are interactive and students are encouraged to send in assignments and get video feedback from Rebbetzen Tap herself.

“Kids love getting a personalised video from me,” she says..

The new acting course focuses on expression, body language and voice. It teaches self-awareness and social skills which can be used in acting and real life.

Past students have come from four different countries. The course has been enjoyed by kids and teachers who say that they are overjoyed to learn from a teacher who is professional and fun. “Parents report that the courses help improve their child’s self-esteem,” she says, and that their kids love it!

She quotes students on her website as saying:

• “Rebbetzen Tap is such a fun teacher! I always look forward to her classes!”
• “When you first see a step, it looks so hard, but then Rebbetzen Tap teaches it and you realise it’s actually pretty easy.”

For more information,or to get access to her movies or courses, contact Kerry Bar-Cohn aka “Rebbetzen Tap” by e-mail at rebbetzintap@gmail.com or check out her website.