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Learn how to tap dance, including the basic steps and moves, shuffles and heel and toe footwork in this free series of video dance lessons.
There are 15 videos in this series:
There are countless tap dance moves and combinations. Learn how to do a 'step heel flap hop' tap dance move from our expert dancer in this free video clip on beginning tap dancing.
There are countless tap dance moves and combinations. Learn how to do a 'shuffle ball change' tap dance move from our expert dancer in this free video clip on beginning tap dancing.
There are countless tap dance moves and combinations. Learn how to do an 'Elvis' groove tap dance move from our expert dancer in this free video clip on beginning tap dancing.
There are countless tap dance moves and combinations. Learn how to do a 'Suzy Q' tap dance move from our expert dancer in this free video clip on beginning tap dancing.
There are countless tap dance moves and combinations. Learn how to do a 'heel ball rock' tap dance move from our expert dancer in this free video clip on beginning tap dancing.
There are countless tap dance moves and combinations. Learn how to do a 'scrape and flop' tap dance move from our expert dancer in this free video clip on beginning tap dancing.
There are countless tap dance moves and combinations. Learn how to do a 'sugar' tap dance move from our expert dancer in this free video clip on beginning tap dancing.
There are countless tap dance moves and combinations. Learn how to do a 'stomple and flick' tap dance move from our expert dancer in this free video clip on beginning tap dancing.
There are countless tap dance moves and combinations. Learn how to do a 'flap and Elvis kick' tap dance move from our expert dancer in this free video clip on beginning tap dancing.
There are countless tap dance moves and combinations. Learn how to do a 'jump toe' tap dance move from our expert dancer in this free video clip on beginning tap dancing.
There are countless tap dance moves and combinations. Learn how to do a 'bell step' tap dance move with 'sugar' from our expert dancer in this free video clip on beginning tap dancing.
There are countless tap dance moves and combinations. Learn how to do a 'stomp double pullback' tap dance move from our expert dancer in this free video clip on beginning tap dancing.
There are countless tap dance moves and combinations. Learn how to do a 'Maxieford turn step' tap dance move from our expert dancer in this free video clip on beginning tap dancing.
There are countless tap dance moves and combinations. Learn how to do a 'flap hop' tap dance move from our expert dancer in this free video clip on beginning tap dancing.
There are countless tap dance moves and combinations. Learn how to do a 'nerve tap turn' tap dance move from our expert dancer in this free video clip on beginning tap dancing.
The rhythmic foot stomping we call tap dancing emerged in the 1830’s from a blend of cultures in Manhattan’s original melting pot, the Five Points neighborhood (recently depicted in Scorsese’s film Gangs of New York.) Essentially a blend of African shuffle and Irish jig, tap dance became extremely popular in the first half of the 20th century. The metal plates attached to the bottom of the dancer’s shoes create a percussive rhythm which could either accompany music, or be used as an instrument itself. This popular form of entertainment soon found its way from amateur street performances, to Vaudeville, Broadway, and eventually film and television, where millions were inspired by the moves of Sammy Davis, Jr., Gregory Hines, Fred Astaire, and Gene Kelly.
A recent resurgence of tap enthusiasm came in the 90’s with the infusion of new dancers, such as Savion Glover, who began to incorporate a more personal style into their performances, and essentially made tap dancing “cool” again.
In this free video dance class, learn how to tap dance as an absolute beginner. Our expert tap dancer will walk you through the most basic steps you need to know to get started. Lessons include steps like the shuffle move and the ball change, as well as basic toe techniques, tap dancing postures, and a practice routine. These are some great easy tips on how to get started in this great form of dance.
Emily Larew Emily Larew is a professional dancer and dance instructor. Her education includes studying at LA’s The Edge and Millennium dance studios. She has performed for various music awards, theaters, and sang and danced for a Pepsi commercial. Larew has been on tour with Big Idea’s “Veggie Tales Live” stage show, performed with Holland America’s Cruise line, danced for Dolly Parton, Keith Anderson and Kaci music videos, performed with DC Talk’s HERO tour, and the Beth Moore Women’s Conference. Larew teaches at Vanderbilt University, Columbia State, and top studios in the Nashville area.dkdk
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