| Tap dancing is a form of dance characterized by foot | | | | sisters. The family had a lineage of successful |
| tapping on the ground. As a result of this foot | | | | dancers and these sisters made lessons on tap |
| tapping, a metallic sound is produced. This metallic | | | | dancing easier. |
| sound is produced as a result of the brushing of the | | | | The following method has been used successfully in |
| floor with the piece of metal attached to the shoes | | | | many dance studios worldwide. Many dance |
| of the dancer. | | | | instructors teach the basics of tap dancing as well as |
| It's History | | | | the improved dancing techniques. Videos are shown |
| This dance has accommodates influences of several | | | | to the students. In order to bring in precision, the |
| cultures. It has English, Irish, African, and Spanish | | | | cameras zoom in and show the foot works in details. |
| influence. During the 1930 s this form of dance made | | | | THE BASIC STEPSo The tap shoes are a must. They |
| its move from Vaudeville to cinema and television. | | | | need to be worn and some good music needs to be |
| Steve Condos added innovation and a new style to | | | | played.o The rhythm must be followed and foot |
| tap dancing. | | | | tapping movements must be made accordingly.o The |
| Some prominent performers of the 1930 s are Fred | | | | ball of 1 foot must be brushed forward and the next |
| Astaire, Ginger Rogers, Shirley Temple. The dance | | | | must be allowed to shuffle.o The dancer must step |
| reached its zenith during this time. During the 1950 s, | | | | back on the ball of the right foot making the left to |
| people's tastes changed and they demanded a | | | | shuffle (vice versa).o The ball of the foot must be |
| different type of entertainment. Jazz music and tap | | | | brushed with the floor and a flap movement must be |
| dance declined while rock music and jazz dance were | | | | made.o A step must be taken with the right foot |
| in demand. | | | | and the left must be touched behind the right.o A |
| Dancers often use syncopation. For those, who are | | | | step called the 'stomp' comes next.o The last step is |
| interested to learn this form of dance, the STEP IN | | | | called the 'shuffle hop'. |
| STEP system might be of use. This comprehensive | | | | It's a dance that must be enjoyed wholeheartedly. |
| system was laid down by a family consisting of three | | | | |