How to Learn to Tap Dance
Learning to tap dance can prove arduous and even daunting for those who aren't coordinated. Learning tap can make learning other forms of dance easier, since your body will be trained to move like a dancer and tap makes a great exercise for those bored with the gym. The fundamentals of tap may not seem basic at first, but once you learn them you can progress quickly.
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Purchase tap shoes. Learning tap will happen faster with actual tap shoes. You must choose shoes that fit snugly but comfortably, and do not constrict the toes. A proper fit helps ensure a decent tap technique.
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Practice basic movements of tap. These include "toes," or toe drops involving tapping on the toe of your foot, and "heels," or tapping the heel of your foot. You can also begin doing basic steps by shifting weight to the toes as you step forward.
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Combine the movements slowly in a pattern to help you become comfortable with those movements. Add a new element to your pattern after you master one set of patterns. As you improve, the movements will become more simple to perform. You must practice the movements regularly to see improvement.
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Drill the movements until you are fast enough to perform them without stopping to correct yourself. Mastering this means you have learned and performed your first tap combination.
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