How Do You Do The Heel Grind Time Step In Tap Dancing?
Time steps in tap dancing come in various configurations including the heel grind time step. A heel grind occurs when the foot is flexed, the toes pointed upward, and they are angled toward stage right, or vice versa, and are moved (swiveled) to the opposite direction. The dancer is actually doing a pivot on her heel. Start the combination on your left foot. Hop in place on your left and then shuffle step right. Place your left heel on the floor with your toes pointed inward. Proceed to step down on your right foot and then heel grind your left foot to the left. Move the toes from inward into an outward position. Use the heel as a pivot. Execute a spank step on the left foot (back brush). Repeat all of the above steps twice. Complete the above steps and then heel grind with your right foot. Your toes should be pointing to stage left and then end up pointing to stage right. Follow this with a step on your left and a spank step on your right. Heel grind your left foot. Your toes should b
