How to Do Wings in Tap Dance

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"Wings" is an energizing tap dance step that requires practice and patience to master. Wings combines many steps and connects them to make one fluid movement.

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

Step 1

Learn wings one leg at a time. Combine them as one movement when you feel comfortable doing them with either leg.
Step 2

Stand with your feet together and with your knees slightly bent. Brush your right leg out to side. Sweep the floor sideways with your foot.
Step 3

Spank your foot as you pull it back in. Bring your foot back in and sweep the ball of your foot across the floor in a decisive movement.
Step 4

Lift your leg slightly after the spank. Land with your feet together in a stomping motion.
Step 5

Repeat these steps with your left leg. Practice with both legs individually until you have the move down.
Step 6

Synchronize both legs. Combine the movements to create a set of wings. Start by hopping in the air. Brush both of your legs out. Spank them both back in at the same time. Land both feet simultaneously, side-by-side.

Tips & Warnings

To master this step, balance your hands on a table or a chair until you get the movement down.
Circle your arms in wide, circular motions to add pizazz to the step.
Stretch and warm up your muscles before attempting this step.