Private lessons can be rather costly and I usually direct students who are learning skills to a beginner class because I feel private lessons better serve a student who is refining rather than learning. Adult beginner classes can be difficult to find in some regions. However, I know there are actually many adults who come “late” to dance with great interest in tap. In the studios and schools I’ve taught for, the adult beginning tap classes always have the highest enrollment and many of the dancers are very, VERY beginner. If you’re having trouble finding something like this in your area, maybe you could approach a studio, school, or even community college program and let them know of your interest. At studios, dance moms and dads can fill an adult class if it is offered and often times schools may just need a nudge to get an adult/community program going. Just a thought. Best of luck to you!

I’ve learned two things: I LOVE tap, and I’m not that good at it. That said, I had the exact same thought as the original poster regarding the Wii Fit. I actually ended up at this site because I was searching for information on a Wii dance program. I like the personal attention of private lessons, and lack the skill to participate in most adult classes. I think other people in my situation (few though they may be) probably would prefer a Wii dance instruction program to the rather costly alternative of private lessons just for skills training. On the other hand, choreography and subjective feedback will probably always have to be in person.