How Do You Learn Basic Tap Dance Steps?
Tap dancing appears to be fairly complicated. It all starts with a series of basic steps linked together. Add timing, fluidity and creativity, and it looks masterful. Step 1 Put on your tap shoes and some cool music. Step 2 Start by tapping your toe to the beat. Do this faster and faster to build strength. Step 3 Brush the ball of one foot forward and then back to shuffle. Step 4 Step back on the ball of your right foot and step on your left (or vice versa) to do the ball change. Step 5 Brush forward with the ball of your foot and step on the ball of it for the flap. Step 6 Do a cramproll by jumping up and landing with your feet. Do this in the following order: Land first on the ball of your right foot, then the ball of your left foot, followed by your right heel and, finally, your left heel. Step 7 Step with your right foot and touch your left toe behind it for the step toe. Step 8 Learn the stomp. It’s similar to stepping, but you hit your foot on the ground to stomp and then lift it