Tap Classes w/ M.A.D.D. Rhythms
Class Schedule
Tap I – Beginning Tap
Thursdays 6:00 – 7:00pm, Beginning September 16
Tap II – Intermediate Tap
Thursdays 7:00 – 8:00pm, Beginning September 16
Tap III – Advanced Tap
Thursdays 8:00 – 9:00pm, Beginning September 16
M.A.D.D. Rhythms Founder & Instructor
Bril Barrett
Bril is the founder of M.A.D.D. (Making A Difference Dancing) Rhythms, Co-founder of M.A.D.D. Rhythms Canada, director of The Chicago Tap Summit and founder of The M.A.D.D. Rhythms Tap Academy. Performance opportunities include Riverdance, Tap Dance Kid, The St. Louis Tap Festival, The Calgary Tap Summit and many others. Bril has taught and/or performed in Canada, Germany, Finland, Turkey, Austria, Denmark, Sweden, Albania, Amsterdam, and across the U.S. He has started many outreach programs in Chicago’s public schools, Park districts and even a performing arts high school in Gary, Indiana.
In short, Bril is the real deal.
Class Prices and Packages
4-Week Group Class = $65/person | $60/person with early registration discount
2-Pak = $100/person
- Includes (2) 4-Week Group Classes in the same session and you may include Swing, Lindy, Charleston, Blues, Balboa and Tap classes.
- Saves $15/class
- Please note: Packages are for a unique student during a single session. You may not share or transfer packages to another student or another month.
3-Pak = $120/person
- Includes (3) 4-Week Group Classes in the same session and you may include Swing, Lindy, Charleston, Blues, Balboa and Tap classes.
- Saves $25/class
- Please note: Packages are for a unique student during a single session. You may not share or transfer packages to another student or another month.
Online Registration
To enroll in our classes, you’ll be transferred to our new online registration software, where all your personal information is stored and encrypted to protect your credit card information.
Click here to register for classes.
With our new system, you’ll be asked to create a unique user name and password. From there, it’s easy to Sign Up for your classes. After purchasing your classes, you’ll immediately see a confirmation screen that includes all the class dates within the 4-week series, followed shortly by a registration confirmation email.
The software lists the classes in chronological order, so if you’re looking for Swing I on Wednesdays, scroll down through Monday’s and Tuesday’s classes first.
If you’re purchasing a 2 or 3-pak, here’s a quick and easy guide:
1) Create or log into your account
2) Select your first 4-week group class
3) Select 2-pak as your payment option
4) Enter your payment (credit card) information
5) On the following screen, select SCHEDULE IT to select your additional class(es)
6) The final screen will show you your personalized BCS class calendar.
Important Reminders
- Please read our FAQ Pages for Big City Swing’s policies and frequently asked questions regarding class size, cancellations and clothing recommendations.
- Applicable early registration discounts are already figured into your purchase price.
- Any levels with classes labeled “A,B,C” can be taken in any order.
- Swing, Lindy Hop, Charleston and Blues classes rotate partners, unless otherwise indicated. (We do not rotate partners in our wedding prep classes.)




