How to Execute a Triple Waltz Clog Step in Tap Dancing

The triple waltz clog step in tap dancing incorporates a shuffle at the beginning of the combination, unlike a single waltz clog, which is started with a leap, or the double waltz clog, which begins with a flap. The waltz clog is done softly to ¾ time.

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Tap shoes

1. Shuffle step on your right foot on the count of “& a 1.”

2. Shuffle ball change on your left foot to the count of “&2&3.”

3. Note that you will make seven sounds in this combination.

4. Get the count down: &a1&2&3.

5. Memorize the steps: shuffle, step, shuffle, ball, change.

6. Remember that a shuffle is executed by brushing the ball of your foot forward and backward, striking the floor on each pass.

7. Learn that a ball change consists of stepping down on one foot and then stepping down on the other foot, which frees up the first foot to start another step.

Resources

• YouTube waltz clog video