How to Do Bells in Tap Dance

In the tap dance step known as "bells," you lift your legs at an angle and click your heels together. Your lower body, from the hips down to his feet, resembles a bell swinging side-to-side. This tap dance move is more about the look than the sound.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

1. Stand with your legs shoulder-width apart.

2. Cross your right leg in front of of your left leg. Your upper body remains straight. Bend your knees to give the step some bounce.

3. Lift your left leg off the ground. It needs to reach diagonally to the side at a 45-degree angle. If the leg is lifted at too great an angle, your body shifts and you loose your balance.

4. Hop into the air with your right foot and click your heals together in the air. Don't hop too high at first. Gradually, your bells get higher.

5. Land on your right foot first. Keep your body straight. You can land with your feet separated at shoulder-width or in a closed position if you want to do multiple bells. Alternate doing the bells on your right and left sides.

6. Practice until you do the step fluidly. Start practicing slowly and gain speed as the step becomes easier.

Tips & Warnings

• To do higher bells, leap higher into the air and click the heals together.

Resources

• Find information on tap moves