FAQ
Q: What is a tap jam?
A: A tap jam is a jam session with an emphasis on the tap dancer. It is a place for tap dancers to improvise with a live jazz band as well as with other dancers/musicians.
Q: Are only tap dancers allowed?
A: Most people who come to the jam are not dancers or musicians, just those who love to see and hear the performances. Of course, if you are a tap dancer or musician, you are welcome to join the jam, and there is a discount (£5 instead of £6) on the door.
Q: Do you have to be a professional to join in?
A: No, the performers at the jam are both amateurs and professionals.
Q: Can under-18s come to the jam?
A: Unfortunately, Ronnie Scott's cannot allow under-18s in the upstairs bar. However, we do occasionally run jams in other locations, which may have different restrictions. Join our mailing list (see below) to hear about any future events.
Q: Is there a dress code?
A: Ronnie Scott's operates a relaxed dress code: any attire is acceptable except for flip-flops and shorts.
Q: Can I book tickets in advance?
A: We generally only sell advance tickets as part of special events, but if you arrive before 8pm, you won't have any trouble getting a seat.
Q: What is the renegade stage?
A: The renegade stage is an opportunity before the event starts for tap dancers to try improvisation in a group - in a more low key environment. It's a chance for every tap dancer to have a go at improvising. At 7.15pm, before the main jam gets started, Annette Walker will lead newcomers and the nervous in improvisation exercises.
Q: Do you supply shoes?
A: Unfortunately, due to cost and practicality, we do not supply or sell shoes. If you are looking for a pair of shoes, feel free to contact us for our recommendations.
Q: How do I join or unsubscribe from your mailing list?
A: We have two mailing lists, and you can click to subscribe: the general London Tap Jam announcements list, and the special workshops and classes announcements list. We try to send no more than one or two messages a month, but if you want to unsubscribe you can do so from here for the main announcements list and here for the workshops and classes.
