How to Tap Dance

You want to learn the basics of tap dance? Here's a quick how-to of an easy step called the "kick-ball-change"

Difficulty: Moderately Challenging

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Tap shoes

1. You should have your tap shoes on. Stand up straight, facing a mirror (if you have one) so you can watch yourself. Stand with both feet parallel to each other, shoulder-width apart.

2. Take your right foot and "kick" it in front of you - make sure to keep your balance! The first time you try this you may have to hold you leg out there for a half-second. Now bring your right foot straight back, tapping the floor as your foot passes its' original placement.

3. With your right foot behind you, lift and drop your left heel. This is called the "ball" move in tap dance.

4. Bring your right foot back to it's original position with a stomp.

5. Repeat steps one through four, reversing your feet. Do over and over until you have a nice rhythm.

6. Congratulations, you're tap dancing!

Tips & Warnings

• You're going to look funny when you first start; don't let that bother you!
• Tap dancing can be rough on your joints if you're not careful.

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