It is based in downtown Brooklyn, convenient to all subways. Its beginner classes explore tap styles from different periods. Cost begins at $15 for a drop-in class.

Vicki Riordan combines her love of tap dance and enthusiasm to help women embrace their inner dancers. Women as old as 83 perform in her group, Vicki's Tap Pups.

Whether you're 5 or 55, dance is a fantastic form of fun exercise. Even if you're just starting out, tap dance is easy to get the hang of. Here are the top five tap dance lesson spots in the city.