How to Do a Six and Seven in Tap Dancing

This combination is called a Six and Seven because you make six taps (shuffle step shuffle step), followed by seven taps (shuffle step shuffle ball change.) The "six" is sometimes referred to as a walking shuffle, or simply shuffle step shuffle step. You execute the shuffle by brushing the ball of your foot forward and then back (in two sounds).

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Tap shoes

1. Shuffle step on right (R) and shuffle step on left (L).

2. Shuffle step on R.

3. Repeat the shuffle on your left, but do not step down.

4. Execute a ball change. ("Ball" on your left and "change" on your right.)

5. Remember the count: (8 and) shuffle; (1) step; (2 and) shuffle; (3) step; (4 and) shuffle; (5) step; (and 6) shuffle; (and 7) ball change.

Resources

• Demonstration video