Tap Adjudicator Certification was created to support adjudicators who want to feel more confident, informed, and consistent when evaluating tap.
Many judges are asked to adjudicate tap categories without extensive training in the style itself. This program helps bridge that gap by providing practical education focused specifically on tap technique, musicality, terminology, scoring considerations, and constructive feedback.
Whether you come from a tap background or are looking to strengthen your understanding of the genre, this certification provides tools that can immediately improve the quality and clarity of your adjudication.
This program offers adjudicators a professional and approachable way to expand their knowledge while feeling more prepared to evaluate tap routines with confidence and accuracy.
Strong adjudication has the power to shape a dancer’s experience.
By investing in continued education, adjudicators are not only supporting their own professional growth — they are supporting the dancers, teachers, and studios who rely on thoughtful and informed feedback.

Adjudicators who complete Tap Adjudicator Certification are making a clear investment in their professional development and industry knowledge.
They are prioritizing:
• Confidence in Tap Evaluation
Feel more comfortable understanding what you are hearing and seeing on stage.
• Clearer & More Meaningful Feedback
Learn how to communicate corrections and observations in a constructive, helpful way.
• Consistency in Scoring
Develop a stronger framework for evaluating timing, clarity, musicality, and technique.
• Professional Growth
Expand your adjudication skillset and continue growing as an educator and industry professional.
Completing the certification is simple and designed to fit easily into an adjudicator’s schedule.
Step 1
Purchase Individual Adjudicator Access.
Step 2
Complete the Tap Adjudicator Handbook and training modules.
Step 3
Complete the certification assessment and receive your certification credentials.
Adjudicators receive everything needed to complete the program successfully:
• Access to the Tap Adjudicator Handbook
• Training modules and educational materials
• Certification assessment
• Certification credentials upon completion
• Practical tap terminology and scoring guidance
• Tools for creating more meaningful feedback
The Tap Adjudicator Certification Program is also available through Individual Adjudicator Access, allowing independent judges to complete the training at their own pace.
This option is ideal for:
• adjudicators looking to strengthen their tap knowledge
• judges without extensive tap training
• educators transitioning into adjudication
• professionals committed to continued education and growth within the dance industry
Investing in education and professional development strengthens the overall adjudication experience for dancers, studios, competitions, and judges alike.
For less than the cost of choreographing a routine or attending many industry workshops, adjudicators can gain specialized training that supports stronger feedback, clearer evaluations, and greater confidence behind the table.
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