How to Execute the Buck Toe Tap Time Step in Tap Dancing

There are numerous variations of the time step in tap dancing, including the toe tap series. There is the buck version and the standard version of the toe tap time step. The buck version originated from the flat-footed, masculine style of tap dancing from yesteryear (most of the dancers during the vaudeville and minstrel era were men). The standard version is done lightly and on the balls of your feet.

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Tap shoes

1. Stomp on your right foot to the front on the count of “8.” Do not put any weight on your foot when you stomp.

2. Spank (brush back) your right foot on the count of “and.”

3. Hop on your left foot on the count of “1.”

4. Toe tap your right foot to the back on the count of “and.”

5. Step back on your right foot on the count of “2.”

6. Flap (brush step) on your left foot to the front of the count of “and 3.”

7. Step in place on your right foot on the count of “and.”

8. Remember that the steps to the buck toe tap time steps are: Stomp spank hop toe tap step flap step.

9. Remember that the count is 8 and 1 and 2 and 3 and.

10. Note that you will make 8 sounds (taps).

11. Repeat the step starting on your left foot.