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If you are a beginner tap dancer check out this instructional video series of free tap dance lessons and start tapping today!
There are 15 videos in this series:
Learn about the history of tap dancing in this free video lesson for beginning tap dance.
Learn about choosing and buying the right tap dancing shoes in this free video lesson for beginning tap dance.
Learn about the correct way to stretch before tap dancing in this free video lesson for beginning tap dance.
Learn how to do a basic brush step when tap dancing in this free video lesson for beginning tap dance.
Learn how to do a strike step when tap dancing in this free video lesson for beginning tap dance.
Learn how to do a basic shuffle step when tap dancing in this free video lesson for beginning tap dance.
Learn how to do a ball change step when tap dancing in this free video lesson for beginning tap dance.
Learn how to do a hop and jump step when tap dancing in this free video lesson for beginning tap dance.
Learn how to do a step and stomp when tap dancing in this free video lesson for beginning tap dance.
Learn how to do a dig, scuff and toe step when tap dancing in this free video lesson for beginning tap dance.
Learn what a flap is in tap dancing in this free video lesson for beginning tap dance.
Learn how to do a flap ball change step when tap dancing in this free video lesson for beginning tap dance.
Learn how to keep your balance when tap dancing in this free video lesson for beginning tap dance.
Learn about the paradittle in tap dancing in this free video lesson for beginning tap dance.
See a full tap dancing demonstration of different steps in this free video lesson for beginning tap dance.
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. 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 clip series our expert, Sue Fletcher, walks you through the ten basic steps of beginner tap dancing. Each step is explained from beginning to end in detail so you'll never feel lost or left behind. You'll learn moves like the brush step, the ball change and the flap, all of which are great for any level of expertise. She even cheats a bit and goes so far as to show how a paradittle is done. It's a bit more of an advanced move but for you guys we'll let it slide. So check out this series and get out there on the dance floor!
Sue Fletcher Professional performer in Los Angeles. Sue teaches basic tap in the L.A. area. She has been tap dancing for over 20 years and teaching for more than 16. She has taught at the University of Washington as well as other private schools over the years.dkdk
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